Follow The Sun Down
Dark New Day · Twelve Year Silence [2005]
It doesn't seem so guaranteed
It seems for once we're finally happy
And blessed with everything we need
So take the highway west again
And try to hold on while we can
It could be better in the end
We're saving every second of today
Follow the sun down
Chances come & chances leave you
Stranded on the beaten path
Well, I'm not looking for what's too good to be true
But I'd sure love to see you laugh
So take the highway west again
And try to hold on while we can
It could be better in the end
We're saving every second of today
Follow the sun down
You can't stop running, no you can't stop running
No you can't stop running now
You can't stop running, no you can't stop running
No you can't stop running now
You can't stop running, no you can't stop running
No you can't stop running now
So take the highway west again
And try to hold on while we can
It could be better in the end
We're saving every second of today
Follow the sun down
Follow the sun down...
Follow The Sun Down
Released on the 2005 album Twelve Year Silence, "Follow The Sun Down" stands as a defining track in the discography of the British post-rock band Dark New Day. Characterized by its expansive soundscapes and dynamic shifts between quiet introspection and powerful crescendos, the song exemplifies the genre's signature approach to building tension through instrumental layers rather than traditional vocal structures. The recording captures the band's evolution during the mid-2000s, blending elements of shoegaze and progressive rock into a cohesive narrative of atmospheric depth. As a centerpiece of Twelve Year Silence, the track has become a staple for fans of the era, illustrating how Dark New Day utilized long-form compositions to explore themes of time and memory without relying on lyrical exposition.