The song's lyrics centre around a man who feels he is unappreciated by a woman. The song is believed to be him giving her an ultimatum, and that, as the lyrics state, "One day, you'll look to see I've gone." There is an unwillingness on the part of the song's narrator that adds a tenderness and tragedy to his leaving: "And now the time has come, and so, my love, I must go. And though I lose a friend, in the end you will know..."
I'll Follow the Sun
Beatles Lyrics
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To see I've gone
But tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun
One day, you'll know
I was the one
But tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun
And so, my love, I must go
And though I lose a friend
In the end you will know
Oh-oh-oh
One day, you'll find
That I have gone
But tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun
And now the time has come
And so, my love, I must go
And though I lose a friend
In the end you will know
Oh-oh-oh
One day, you'll find
That I have gone
But tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun
The Beatles’ song “I’ll Follow The Sun” is a melancholy tune about the inevitability of change and the need to move forward in life. The lyrics are about a lover leaving, but instead of dwelling on the heartbreak, the singer chooses to focus on the hope for the future. The opening lines “One day, you'll look to see I've gone, but tomorrow may rain, so I'll follow the sun” express the idea that life is unpredictable, but one should always look to the bright side and move on despite what may happen in the future. The singer can see the bigger picture and accepts the fact that one day their lover will realize their worth, but until then, they will follow the sun, always moving forward towards what is bright and positive.
The song’s upbeat rhythm disguises its sad lyrics as the singer says goodbye to the person they love. Throughout the song, the recurring theme of change and the inevitability of it all is echoed numerous times. The lines, “And now the time has come, And so, my love, I must go” imply that change is always around the corner and that we must embrace it despite how difficult it may be. In the end, the singer reveals that although they may lose a friend initially, their true value will eventually be recognized. The song thus highlights that even as we move forward and make changes in our lives, nothing will ever truly be lost, and someday, everything will make sense.
Line by Line Meaning
One day, you'll look
At some point in the future, you will search for me
To see I've gone
But you will realize that I have left
But tomorrow may rain, so
Although it's possible that the weather may not be favorable, I will still pursue my journey
I'll follow the sun
I will continue to move forward towards the bright future
One day, you'll know
At some point in time, you will understand
I was the one
That I was the person you needed in your life
And now the time has come
The moment has arrived
And so, my love, I must go
I must depart, my dear
And though I lose a friend
Although I might lose your friendship
In the end you will know
Ultimately, you will come to realize
Oh-oh-oh
Vocalization for emphasis
One day, you'll find
At some point in future, you will discover
That I have gone
That I am no longer around
But tomorrow may rain, so
Although the weather might not be kind tomorrow, regardless
I'll follow the sun
I will continue to pursue my dreams and goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN LENNON, JOHN WINSTON LENNON, PAUL MCCARTNEY, PAUL JAMES MCCARTNEY
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