Following
Kuschelrock, Bangles
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You think I'm crazy or something Always following you around You say I'm a hopeless case Run an obsession into the ground You call me a loser You call me a shadowing fool Look over your shoulder And you say I'm haunting you So why do you call me Why do you look for me Why do your eyes follow me the way they do You hold me responsible Yeah, so I stand accused Of causing all the trouble After high school (Between him and you) You call me a loser You call me a shadowing fool But I was a good girl Yeah, 'till you taught me What it means to be true Why do you call me I know you look for me Why do your eyes follow me the way they do
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Written by: MICHAEL SUSAN STEELE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Details"Following" by Bangles was released as a part of their second studio album 'Different Light' in 1986.
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SongwriterThe song was penned by Michael Steele, who also happens to be the bassist of the band.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the category of pop rock which was a trending genre in the mid-80s.
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Track PositionIt is the seventh track on the album 'Different Light' which also includes the chart-busting number "Walk Like An Egyptian".
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Album success"Different Light" peaked at the number 2 position on the Billboard 200 chart, suggesting that songs like "Following" were part of a very successful album.
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Different Light Critic ReviewsRolling Stone magazine gave "Different Light" a four-star rating, indicating the quality of songs like "Following".
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Band MembersBesides Michael Steele, the band includes founding members Susanna Hoffs, Debbi Peterson, and Vicki Peterson.
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Music Composition"Following" is known for its melodious harmony and Steele's deep, atmospheric vocals.
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InspirationsThe song's lyrics suggest themes of unrequited love and longing which are common themes in many Bangles tracks.
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Cover VersionsWhile "Following" hasn't been widely covered by other artists, the track retains a following among fans of the Bangles and 80s pop rock.
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Live PerformancesThe band has included "Following" in their setlist during concerts and tours, offering fans a live rendition of the song.
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Noteworthy LyricsThe lyrics "I'm in your movie and everyone looks sad, But I'll be laughing when I leave the path you're on" from "Following" effectively communicates the narrator's perspective of distancing herself from a toxic relationship.
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Unique SoundThe song stands out on the album due to the darker and unique sound championed by Michael Steele.
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Music VideoAs of now, there is no official music video for the song "Following".
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Band BreakupTwo years after the release of 'Different Light' and "Following", the Bangles disbanded, making the song part of their early music catalog before their split. They later reunited in the late '90s.
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