Following (The Bangles song) definition

(1) Immediately following in time or order

"The following day"

"Next in line"

"The next president"

"The next item on the list"

(2) Going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction

"The crowd of following cars made the occasion seem like a parade"

"Tried to outrun the following footsteps"

(3) The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

"The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"

(4) A group of followers or enthusiasts