"I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by The Beatles. It is a melancholy ballad f… Read Full Bio ↴"I'll Follow the Sun" is a song by The Beatles. It is a melancholy ballad featuring Paul McCartney as the lead vocalist. The song was written by Paul McCartney (credited to Lennon/McCartney) The song was released on the Beatles for Sale album in 1964, but was written long before that year (a version recorded in 1960 can be found in the bootleg record You Might As Well Call Us The Quarrymen.

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
The Beatles Lyrics

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One day, you'll look
To see I've gone
For tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun

Someday, you'll know
I was the one
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

Yeah, 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

For tomorrow may rain, so
I'll follow the sun

Overall Meaning

The Beatles’ I’ll Follow the Sun is a poignant song about unrequited love and short-lived relationships. The lyrics talk about a relationship that is about to end because of the impending departure of the singer. The opening lines of the song suggest that the singer is about to leave for good, as he tells his beloved to look for him and find him gone. The reason for this is that the singer does not want to get caught in the rain, which implies that he has plans to move on with his life and he does not want to stick around for too long.

The second verse implies that he is leaving someone who does not appreciate him because he says, "Someday, you'll know I was the one." This line means that the person he is leaving will eventually realize what they had and regret losing it. Even though he acknowledges that he is losing a friend, he still believes that his beloved will eventually see that he was worth keeping around. The third verse is a repetition of the first verse, and it implies that the singer is determined to move on with his life and not get caught up in any more relationship drama.

Line by Line Meaning

One day, you'll look
At some point in the future, you will notice that I am no longer around.

To see I've gone
Upon reflection, you will realize that I have departed.

For tomorrow may rain, so
Given the unpredictability of the future, I must act with urgency.

I'll follow the sun
In order to pursue brighter opportunities and achieve personal growth, I must move forward with resilience and tenacity.

Someday, you'll know
At some point in the future, you will develop a deeper appreciation for my contributions and value in your life.

I was the one
You will come to recognize that I had a significant impact on your life and played an important role in your journey.

And now the time has come
The moment I have been anticipating has finally arrived; it is time for me to depart.

And so, my love, I must go
Despite my emotional attachment to you, it is necessary for me to continue down my own path and pursue personal growth.

And though I lose a friend
While I will experience a sense of loss in leaving our relationship behind, I am prepared to move forward with strength and optimism.

In the end you will know
Ultimately, you will gain a greater understanding of my intentions and motivations.

Oh-oh-oh
This repeated phrase is a vocal accompaniment to the previous line, adding emphasis and sentimental value to the overall message.

One day, you'll find
At some point in the future, you will discover that I am no longer present in your life.

That I have gone
You will eventually realize that I have moved on from our relationship and am pursuing other aspirations.

Yeah, tomorrow may rain, so
There is always the possibility of difficult times in the future, which compels me to take action now.

I'll follow the sun
I am determined to continue on my journey towards personal and professional fulfillment, regardless of any obstacles that may arise.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney

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