Saltwater

Julian Lennon

About Saltwater

"Saltwater" is a 1991 song performed by English singer, songwriter, and musician Julian Lennon. It was written by Mark Spiro, Leslie Spiro and Julian Lennon. Originally released on the album Help Yourself, the single peaked at number six in the United Kingdom in October 1991 and topped the Australian ARIA Singles Chart for four weeks in March 1992. "Saltwater" was the 14th highest-selling single of 1992 in Australia, where it is certified platinum. In 2016 Julian rerecorded Saltwater releasing it as "Saltwater 25" on 14 December 2016 saying that a proportion of the proceeds would go to The White Feather Foundation.  


Year:
1991
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We are a rock revolving
Around a golden sun
We are a billion children rolled into one
So when I hear about the hole in the sky
Saltwater wells in my eyes

We climb the highest mountain
We'll make the desert bloom
We're so ingenious we can walk the moon
But when I hear of how the forest have died
Saltwater wells in my eyes

I have lived for love
But now that's not enough
For the world I love is dying   And now I'm crying 
And time is not a friend (no friend of mine)
As friends we're out of time
And it's slowly passing by ....right before our eyes

We light the deepest ocean
Send photographs of Mars
We're so enchanted my how clever we are
Why should one baby feel so hungry she cries
Saltwater wells in my eyes

I have lived for love
But now that's not enough
For the world I love is dying   And now I'm crying 
And time is not a friend (no friend of mine)
As friends we're out of time
And it's slowly passing by ....right before our eyes

We are a rock revolving
Around a golden sun
We are a billion children rolled into one 
What will I think of me the day that I die
Saltwater wells in my eyes
Saltwater wells in my eyes

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Julian Lennon

John Charles Julian Lennon (born 8 April 1963) is a British musician, singer, songwriter, actor, and photographer. He is the only child of John Lennon and Lennon's first wife, Cynthia Powell. Beatles manager Brian Epstein was his godfather. He has a younger half-brother, Sean Lennon. Lennon was named after his paternal grandmother, Julia. He remains close friends with his father's former bandmate Paul McCartney. more »

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Written by: Julian Lennon, Leslie Ann Spiro, Mark Spiro

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11 facts about this song

Release Information
"Saltwater" was released as a single in 1991 and is part of Julian Lennon's third studio album 'Help Yourself.'
Musical Legacy
Julian Lennon, the artist who sang "Saltwater," is the eldest son of the famous Beatles member, John Lennon.
Chart Performance
"Saltwater" reached number one on the ARIA Charts in Australia, becoming Julian Lennon's only single to top the charts in Australia. It also reached number 6 in the UK singles chart.
Song Theme
The track deals with environmental and maritime conservation, commenting on pollution and the damaging effects of human involvement in the natural world.
Noteworthy Accomplishments
In 1992, the song "Saltwater" earned Julian Lennon a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
Music Video
The video of the song features imagery related to environmental destruction, such as oil spills and deforestation, further emphasizing the song's theme.
Song Meaning
The title "Saltwater" metaphorically represents the tears of the Earth, suffering from various forms of environmental devastation.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by Julian Lennon, along with Mark Spiro and Leslie Spiro.
Remake
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, Julian Lennon re-recorded "Saltwater" and released an acoustic version of the heartfelt track.
Album Reception
While "Saltwater" was highly successful, the album 'Help Yourself' did not achieve the same level of commercial success, with only moderate chart performance.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics reference parts of popular rhymes and songs, such as "Ring Around the Rosie," "London Bridge is Falling Down," and "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)." This adds a nostalgic and melancholic undertone to the song's environmental message.

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