I love these two little songs as well.
Unfortunately I think a large part of my love for NQA came from a misheard lyric:
Well it's hard to be civil, and it's real hard to be nice
But you can get my love every time
I honestly thought that was brilliant. It seemed to me like a joyful recognition that, sure, our relationship isn't going to be harmonious but that doesn't mean there isn't love. I can't say how disappointed I was when I realised that wasn't it at all. But anyway, we're left with the fact that I was wrong, and yet I still love the song. I think it is, as you said, its sense of eternal optimism. That, and it's just so damn catchy.
I think there's a similar optimism in As Long As You Follow too. I can't quite put my finger on what it is specifically, but it feels uplifting to me, in a soothing kind of way. To be perfectly honest, when I listen to it, I feel this sense of calmness and contentedness wash over me, no matter where I am or how my day has been. And I don't even think that necessarily comes from the lyrics, but the song as a whole just seems to work for me.
And that intro? Perfect.
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