The theme song "Where You Lead, I Will Follow" for the TV series Gilmore Girls
was originally written and performed by Carole King. It was first introduced
on her iconic 1971 album Tapestry. The song was co-written by Carole King and
Toni Stern. For the Gilmore Girls theme, the song was re-recorded in 2000 by
Carole King as a duet with her daughter Louise Goffin. The lyrics were
slightly revised to reflect the mother-daughter relationship theme of the
show. This version appears on the 2002 soundtrack album "Our Little Corner of
the World: Music from Gilmore Girls." The song's lyrics express a strong
commitment to follow and be there for someone no matter where they lead,
capturing a loving and devoted sentiment: "Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead." Originally, it was inspired by the biblical
Book of Ruth and speaks about connection and loyalty.