"Follow the Sun" emerged as the final track recorded for Xavier Rudd's album Spirit Bird, uniquely capturing the essence of his Australian homeland. The song is a reflection on the ancient history of the land and the lack of acknowledgment it often receives, aiming for a feeling of gentle, flowing water. It features the calls of thirty different species of Australian birds, grounding it deeply in its natural setting. Instrumentally simple, with acoustic guitar, harmonica, and a continuous heartbeat from a stomp box, the song carries a raw and fragile beauty. At its heart, it plays like a gentle, heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the land.