Lyric discussion by annieelizabeth 

Cover art for Vesuvius lyrics by Sufjan Stevens

Are you sure it's not "fall on me now" rather than "follow me now"?

How would "fall on me now/or follow me down" make any sense.

dude, chill. fall on me now makes perfect and relevant sense with a song called "vesuvius." the ash from vesuvius buried the entire town of pompeii.

Dude. That's what he's saying. There's no need to get all mean about it. I have my own interpretation of what the song means, and I am 100% sure he is saying 'fall on me now.'