I Will Follow
U2
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I will follow I was on the outside when you said You said you needed me I was looking at myself I was blind, I could not see A boy tries hard to be a man His mother takes him by his hand If he stops to think he starts to cry Oh why If you walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow If you walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow, I will follow I was on the inside When they pulled the four walls down I was looking through the window I was lost, I am found Walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow If you walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow I will follow Your eyes make a circle I see you when I go in there Your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes If you walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow If you walk away, walk away I walk away, walk away, I will follow I will follow I will follow I will follow I will follow I will follow
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Written by: ADAM CLAYTON, PAUL HEWSON, DAVE EVANS, LARRY MULLEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"I Will Follow" is the opening track from U2's debut album, 'Boy', which was released on October 20, 1980.
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GenreThe song is considered as a post-punk anthem, featuring distinctive guitar riffs and stirring vocals.
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Inspirational Background"I Will Follow" is a tribute to Bono’s mother who passed away when he was a teenager, making it a deeply personal and emotionally charged track.
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PopularityDespite being released as a part of their debut album, the song remains one of U2's most popular and frequently performed live songs.
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Chart SuccessThe song did not chart highly in the UK or US upon its initial release, but it reached number 20 in the Irish Singles Chart in November 1980.
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PerformancesIt is the only song that U2 has performed at least once on every tour since they released their first album.
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Cover ArtThe album’s cover features a picture of a young boy, Peter Rowen, who was the brother of a friend of Bono’s. He is also featured on the cover of three other U2 albums.
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Live DebutThe song was first played live on May 26, 1980, several months before the release of the 'Boy' album.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Will Follow" was directed by Meiert Avis and shot in black and white.
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Religious InterpretationSome interpretations of the song suggest a spiritual dimension to the lyrics, which Bono has acknowledged, highlighting the dual nature of the song's themes: worldly and otherworldly.
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Critical AcclaimFeatured in numerous 'Best Of' lists by music critics, "I Will Follow" is often cited as an example of U2's rock sound, setting the stage for the band's future success.
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Different VersionsThere are also two different single versions of "I Will Follow", a studio version and a live version from the 'Under a Blood Red Sky' album.
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RotationThe song is so popular among U2 fans that it has been played over 800 times in concert, making it one of the band’s most frequently played songs.
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