King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on the piano, in a series of albums and concerts. After experiencing commercial disappointment with her debut album Writer, King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years.
King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
Studio albums
Writer (1970)
Tapestry (1971)
Music (1971)
Rhymes & Reasons (1972)
Fantasy (1973)
Wrap Around Joy (1974)
Thoroughbred (1976)
Simple Things (1977)
Welcome Home (1978)
Touch the Sky (1979)
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980)
One to One (1982)
Speeding Time (1983)
City Streets (1989)
Colour of Your Dreams (1993)
Love Makes the World (2001)
A Holiday Carole (2011)
Where You Lead I Will Follow
Carole King Lyrics
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I know we're gonna make it through
And I would go to the ends of the earth
'Cause, darling, to me that's what you're worth
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
If you're out on the road
Feeling lonely, and so cold
All you have to do is call my name
And I'll be there on the next train
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
(Yes I will, yes I will)
You never know how it's all gonna turn out, but that's okay
Just as long (just as long) as we're together, we can find a way
And where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need (if you need), you need me to be with you
I will follow, oh, oh, oh
Where you lead, I will follow
Any-anywhere that you tell me to
If you need (if you need), you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
Oh baby, yeah (yeah)
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Ah, I'm gonna follow
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow, I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Yeah, baby
I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh yeah
Gonna follow where you, where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
"Where You Lead I Will Follow" by Carole King is a beautiful love song that speaks about the strength of commitment and devotion in a relationship, and the willingness to do anything for the person you love. The song starts with the singer, expressing her deep love and faith in her lover, which serves as a foundation for their relationship, and no matter the obstacles, she is ready to face them all for the sake of love. These lyrics, "Loving you the way I do, I know we're gonna make it through, and I would go to the ends of the earth, 'cause, darling, to me that's what you're worth" demonstrates her willingness to go through every trouble in life with her partner.
Throughout the chorus, she declares her loyalty to her lover, and her desire to be with them wherever they go. She acknowledges that life is unpredictable and throws things at you that you may not expect, but if they go through it together, they can find their way out of anything. Also, the lines "'Cause if you want, I'll never leave you, and if you want to, I'll be there beside you" showcase the level of trust and care in the relationship.
Overall, the song is all about being dedicated to every aspect of a relationship, from the good times to the bad times. The lyrics, melody, and Carole King's beautiful voice make the song a classic and a perfect dedication to one's beloved.
Line by Line Meaning
Loving you the way I do
Expressing the depth of love for the person being addressed
I know we're gonna make it through
Having faith in the strength of the relationship
And I would go to the ends of the earth
Willingness to make any sacrifice for the person being addressed
'Cause, darling, to me that's what you're worth
Justifying the level of commitment to the person being addressed
Where you lead, I will follow
Expressing loyalty and willingness to follow the person being addressed
Anywhere that you tell me to
Willingness to go anywhere and do anything for the person being addressed
If you need, you need me to be with you
Acknowledging the importance of being there for the person being addressed
I will follow where you lead
Reinforcing the commitment to follow the person being addressed
If you're out on the road
Anticipating the possibility of the person being addressed being away
Feeling lonely, and so cold
Recognizing the potential emotional state of the person being addressed
All you have to do is call my name
Assuring the person being addressed that help is just a call away
And I'll be there on the next train
Reiterating the desire to be there for the person being addressed without delay
I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
Expressing a personal preference for a certain type of living arrangement
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
Acknowledging a willingness to compromise personal preferences for the person being addressed
(Yes I will, yes I will)
Confirming the commitment to compromise
You never know how it's all gonna turn out, but that's okay
Accepting the uncertainty of the future
Just as long (just as long) as we're together, we can find a way
Emphasizing the importance of togetherness in overcoming challenges
Oh, oh, oh
Expression of emotion and enthusiasm
Oh baby, yeah (yeah)
Expression of endearment and affirmation
Ah, I'm gonna follow
Reiterating the commitment to follow the person being addressed
Oh
Expression of emotion
Yeah, baby
Expression of endearment and affirmation
I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna, I'm gonna follow where you lead
Reinforcing the commitment to follow the person being addressed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Toni Stern
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Dan1984
Wanting you the way I do
I only wanna be with you
And I would go
To the ends of the earth
'Cause, darling
To me that's what you're worth
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
If you're out on the road
Feeling lonely, and so cold
All you have to do is call my name
And I'll be there on the next train
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
I always wanted a real home
with flowers on the window sill
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
(Yes I will, yes I will)
I never thought I could get satisfaction from just one man
But if anyone can keep me happy, you're the one who can
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow, oh
Where you lead, I will follow
Any-anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
Oh baby, ooh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Ooh, sugar, uh-huh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Nevaeh.
Gilmore girls lyrics for this song:
If your all alone
Feeling lonely and so cold
All you have to do it call my name
And I'll be there on the next train
Where you lead I follow anywhere that you tell me to
If you need you need be with you
I follow OH
where you lead
I forgot the rest
Nora
Wanting you the way I do
I only wanna be with you
And I would go
To the ends of the earth
'Cause, darling
To me that's what you're worth
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
If you're out on the road
Feeling lonely, and so cold
All you have to do is call my name
And I'll be there on the next train
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
(Yes I will, yes I will)
I never thought I could get satisfaction from just one man
But if anyone can keep me happy, you're the one who can
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow, oh
Where you lead, I will follow
Any-anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
Oh baby, ooh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Ooh, sugar, uh-huh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Juhi Gupta
Gilmore girls gives such a comforting vibe. It's like a hug in one of those times. Also feels like a joy when you're in your happy self.
Shannon Sunshine
It’s comforting when you’re not in your happy self! But I watch it on repeat. #teamluke #teamlogan
yathu x
this so much
Emily Rodriguez
Yess
Mikela
Love that show so much. It's so comforting to watch. Need more shows like this.
Kathy
I love this song it's from Gilmore girls. I love that show I watch all the time on Netflix and it's my favorite show my favorite character is Rory Gilmore she is so pretty I love her blue eyes and brown hair ❤💙❤️
Bea Rittz
the perfect fit for gilmore girls❤️ it reminds me of how much i miss the show 😢
Linda Thomson
Triz the thing is.. this song has been in existence waaaaaaaaaaay before The Gilmore Girls even came out. This album was released on the 10th of Febuary,, 1971.
Monique Mayo
One of the best shows ever
Oona Osborne
yESS