Aqualung
Jethro Tull
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Sitting on a park bench Eying little girls with bad intent Snots running down his nose Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes, hey, Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run, hey, Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck, oh, Aqualung Sun streaking cold, an old man wandering lonely Taking time, the only way he knows Leg hurting bad as he bends to pick a dog end He goes down to a bog and warms his feet Feeling alone, the army's up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung, my friend, don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see it's only me Do you still remember December's foggy freeze When the ice that clings on to your beard It was screaming agony Hey and you snatch your rattling last breaths With deep-sea diver sounds And the flowers bloom like Madness in the spring Sun streaking cold, an old man wandering lonely Taking time, the only way he knows Leg hurting bad as he bends to pick a dog end He goes down to a bog and warms his feet Feeling alone, the army's up the road Salvation a la mode and a cup of tea Aqualung my friend don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see it's only me Aqualung my friend don't you start away uneasy You poor old sod, you see it's only me Sitting on a park bench Eying up little girls with bad intent Snots running down his nose Greasy fingers smearing shabby clothes, hey Aqualung Drying in the cold sun Watching as the frilly panties run, hey Aqualung Feeling like a dead duck Spitting out pieces of his broken luck, hey Aqualung Oh Aqualung
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Aqualung", written in 1971, is viewed as one of British rock band Jethro Tull's most famous songs, and undoubtedly one of their most substantial. The song was composed by lead vocalist Ian Anderson and his then-wife Jennie Franks.
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Album TitleThe song "Aqualung" also lends its name to the band's fourth studio album and is the title track. The album has consistently been one of their best-selling.
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Narrative ContentThe song's lyrics describe an old homeless man who is ostracized by society, a character inspired by photos taken by Ian Anderson's wife, Jennie Franks.
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Genre"Aqualung" is viewed as a seminal song in the genre of progressive rock, blending hard rock elements with more complex, symphonic structures and featuring intricate guitar and flute solos.
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InfluenceThe song's lyrics and the controversial album cover provoked discussion about whether Jethro Tull's music should be defined as "Christian rock." Ian Anderson has downplayed this interpretation over time.
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Reception and Legacy"Aqualung" was not released as a single, yet it became one of Jethro Tull's signature songs and increased their popularity in the United States. It's often cited as one of the greatest hard rock songs of all time.
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Performances"Aqualung" is Jethro Tull's most performed song since its inception, having been played at nearly all the band's live performances.
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Covers and homagesMany artists have covered "Aqualung", affirming its status as a legendary song. Some artists who have performed renditions include the bands Tool and Twisted Sister.
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ControversyAnderson has had a long-standing dispute with the English guitarist Martin Barre over his claim that he composed the famous guitar riff of "Aqualung”.
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Music VideoQuite unusually for its time, the song "Aqualung" had a music video, a rarity in the early 1970s. In it, Ian Anderson can be seen playing various instruments, including a flute and acoustic guitar.
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