Saltwater
Julian Lennon
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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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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.'
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Musical LegacyJulian Lennon, the artist who sang "Saltwater," is the eldest son of the famous Beatles member, John Lennon.
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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.
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Song ThemeThe track deals with environmental and maritime conservation, commenting on pollution and the damaging effects of human involvement in the natural world.
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Noteworthy AccomplishmentsIn 1992, the song "Saltwater" earned Julian Lennon a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.
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Music VideoThe video of the song features imagery related to environmental destruction, such as oil spills and deforestation, further emphasizing the song's theme.
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Song MeaningThe title "Saltwater" metaphorically represents the tears of the Earth, suffering from various forms of environmental devastation.
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Co-WritersThe song was co-written by Julian Lennon, along with Mark Spiro and Leslie Spiro.
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RemakeTo mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day in 2020, Julian Lennon re-recorded "Saltwater" and released an acoustic version of the heartfelt track.
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Album ReceptionWhile "Saltwater" was highly successful, the album 'Help Yourself' did not achieve the same level of commercial success, with only moderate chart performance.
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Lyrics InspirationThe 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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