Ships
Ian Hunter
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We walked to the sea, just my father 'n' me And the dogs played around on the sand Winter cold cut the air, hangin' still ev'rywhere Dressed in gray, did he say hold my hand I said love's easier when it's far away We sat 'n watched a distant light We're two ships that pass in the night We both smile and we say it's alright We're still here, it's just that we're out of sight Like those ships that pass in the night There's a boat on the line where the sea meets the sky There's another that rides far behind And it seems you and I are like strangers a wide ways apart As we drift on through time He said it's harder now we're far away We only read you when you write We're two ships that pass in the night And we smile when we say it's alright We're still here, it's just that we're out of sight Like those ships that pass in the night We're ships that pass in the night And we smile when we say it's alright We're still here, it's just that we're out of sight Like those ships that pass in the night We're ships that pass in the night And we smile when we say it's alright We're still here, it's just that we're out of sight
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Written by: IAN HUNTER
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15 facts about this song
Title and Creator"Ships" is a song by British musician and songwriter, Ian Hunter.
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Song InspirationIan Hunter was inspired to write the song in memory of his father, whom he described as a seafaring man.
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Album Release"Ships" is included on Hunter's fourth solo studio album, "You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic," released in March 1979.
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Famous CoverBarry Manilow covered "Ships" later in 1979 and it became a hit single on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 9.
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Song LyricsThe song's lyrics depict a strained father-son relationship, reflecting the emotional distance and lack of understanding between two generations.
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Album SuccessDespite the album's peculiar title, "You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic" is considered Hunter's most successful solo LP, both in terms of sales and chart performance.
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Spotify StreamsDespite being a popular song, "Ships" only has over 500,000 streams on Spotify.
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Live PerformancesIan Hunter's live performances of "Ships" are highly acclaimed and often marked by a raw emotional intensity.
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Song CompositionThe song is noted for its interpretations of rock music, with elements of pop and balladry.
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Influence"Ships" is considered a potent influence in terms of its introspective lyricism and has impacted several artists in their songwriting approaches.
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Emotional ReceptionMany audiences have appreciated "Ships" for its heart-rending portrayal of familial relationships.
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Song CollaborationThe album "You're Never Alone with a Schizophrenic," featuring "Ships," marked a collaboration between Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, a former member of David Bowie's band, The Spiders from Mars. Ronson co-produced the album and played guitar on many tracks, including "Ships."
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Video CreationNo official music video was created for the song "Ships", unlike many of Ian Hunter's other tracks.
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Impact on Pop CultureBarry Manilow's cover of "Ships" has been featured in several TV shows, further engraving its status in pop culture.
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Personal ConnectionIan Hunter once mentioned how the song holds a significant place in his heart due to its personal and emotional connection.
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