Imaginary Future is the stage name of singer-songwriter Jesse Epstein.
<… Read Full Bio ↴Imaginary Future is the stage name of singer-songwriter Jesse Epstein.

He has released an EP titled "The Imaginary EP" and followed up with an album called "Fire Escape". He frequently tours with singer Kina Grannis who also provided background vocals for his last album.

Epstein's style leans toward slower melancholic songs that can be described as acoustic folk pop.

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Imaginary Future Lyrics

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I don't need to fall asleep until your home
I cannot convince myself that I'm okay alone
As the world outside my window turns to black
How did it come to that
Time slows to a halt
I'm blind to a fault
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I can't get to tomorrow, get to tomorrow without

You, you
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
The clock keeps turning, ticking mockingly
I try close, picture you in front of me
But my mind won't stop these ever going games
And now I'm wide awake
Time slows to a halt
I'm blind to a fault
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I can't get to tomorrow, get to tomorrow without
You, you
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I can't get to tomorrow, get to tomorrow without

You, you
Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Imaginary Future's song "Follow" depict the singer's emotional dependence on someone else. They cannot fall asleep until the other person is home, and they cannot convince themselves that they are okay alone. As they stare at the world outside their window turning black, they wonder how they came to be so reliant on another person. Despite their attempts to picture the other person in front of them, they are unsuccessful and find themselves wide awake, trapped in their own mind. The chorus repeats the question of who the singer follows as they struggle to move forward without the other person.

These lyrics convey the feelings of loneliness, vulnerability, and emotional dependence that often come with relationships. The singer's inability to sleep or focus without the other person highlights the intensity of their reliance on them. The repeated question of who they follow underscores their confusion and desperation to find someone or something to guide them forward in life. The song overall paints a vivid picture of the emotional toll that relationships can take on individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't need to fall asleep until your home
I cannot rest until I know that you are safe and sound at home.

I cannot convince myself that I'm okay alone
I am not capable of feeling content and at peace when I am by myself.

As the world outside my window turns to black
The darkness outside my window represents the loneliness and emptiness inside of me.

How did it come to that
I am bewildered by how I ended up feeling so lost and disconnected from everything and everyone around me.

Time slows to a halt
When you are not with me, time feels like it drags on endlessly.

I'm blind to a fault
I am unable to see beyond my longing for you, and how it clouds my perception of reality.

Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I am lost in my search for someone to guide me out of my darkness and confusion.

I can't get to tomorrow, get to tomorrow without You, you
You are the only one who can give me hope for the future, and I cannot face it without you.

The clock keeps turning, ticking mockingly
The relentless ticking of the clock reminds me of the time I have to spend without you, and how it taunts me with the passing of each second.

I try close, picture you in front of me
I try to conjure up an image of you being present with me, in the hopes of filling the void that your absence has left behind.

But my mind won't stop these ever going games
My mind is plagued by endless thoughts and scenarios of how things could have been different if you were here with me.

And now I'm wide awake
I lay restless and awake, unable to find any peace or solace in sleep without you by my side.

Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I am overwhelmed by my sense of being lost and directionless, as I search for someone to give me a sense of purpose and meaning in my life.

Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I am consumed by my longing for someone to fill the empty void that only you can occupy.

I can't get to tomorrow, get to tomorrow without You, you
My hope and aspirations for the future depend completely on your presence and companionship in my life.

Ohh, who do I follow, who do I follow
I am wandering aimlessly, searching for someone to help guide me out of the darkness and into the light.

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Comments from YouTube:

@sltotheizzo15

10y↑8

Just discovered you not too long ago and am so excited to have done so! I already knew and loved Kina, so to see that you work with her was just another bonus. This is the exact style of music I write and thoroughly enjoy listening to. Real life feelings! Thank you for creating such beautiful music and keep it up!

@aure2341

10y↑1

such a great song

@BCElginTex

10y

I love this song.

@famajawad

4y↑1

Random story. I found the starting part of the song in someones story. It was so addictive i instantly wanted to know the song. Asked, shazamed, googled. Tried everything. No success. So I screen recorded it. months later saw it again, I figured why not google the lyrics differently, found so many results but I clicked on this one sitting subtly. It. Was. Worth. It. :’)