I'll Follow You
David Bowie · Early On (1964-66)
But I'll follow you
Wherever you go
Just turn around and you know
I'll be waiting there
Deh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
You can stray out of sight
'Cause I'll follow you
Wherever you go
Just turn around and you know
I'll be waiting there
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
See you strong in the failing light
Just as strong, late at night
You can't lose my trail on you
Just you try, just you try
See me now, lost me now
But I'll follow you
Just turn around and you know
I'll be waiting there
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
See you strong in the failing light
Just as strong late at night
You can't lose my trail on you
Just you try, just you try
You can go where you may
I'll follow you
Wherever you go
Just turn around and you know
I'll be waiting there
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
Duh-dum-duh-dum
I'll Follow You
I'll Follow You captures David Bowie during a formative period in the mid-1960s, reflecting the experimental energy that would soon define his career. Recorded before his breakthrough into global superstardom, the track showcases the early pop and rock influences that shaped his initial sound. This era of his discography is characterized by a willingness to explore diverse styles, moving away from standard pop conventions toward the art-rock sensibilities he would later perfect. As part of his extensive early catalogue, the song offers listeners a glimpse into the artistic development of a musician who would constantly reinvent himself. It stands as a testament to the creative foundation laid during these years, preceding the iconic albums that cemented his legacy in music history.