Newborn Friend
Seal Lyrics


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I wash my faith in dirty water
'Cause it gives my mind a little order
And I play that game, just like I should do
But my whole world, slips away

I live my life, I live it slowly
And I take my time, I'm in no hurry, yeah I'm livin'
And when I go then I would surely

I would dance with a total stranger
And hold them in my arms
Hell, there could be no danger if I open up
'Cause when the cryin' starts so

If I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better?
I can't change my ideals, I can't lose my desire
Oh, if I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better?
I'd be your newborn friend for the world

Well I wash my face in dirty water for life I have no order
'Cause I know that feeling when you've tried so hard
To make your way out, nothing mends
So you search for the breed of the problems there lying
Deep down in the soul and if, they never end

There's a whole bunch of reasons, tryin' to get out
But they can't make it out of the door
Oh, I know the reason I'm not enough
There's nothing more but

If I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better
I can't changes my ideals, I can't put out the fire
Oh, if I chant for happiness
Maybe that will bring us together, for the better
I can't changes my ideals, I can't lose my desire
I'm just a newborn friend for the world
Just a newborn friend for the world
I'll be your newborn friend and I'll

Sing loud, sing loud, sing loud, my friend
But I'll sing louder sing louder sing loud my friend
To my friend my friend




Sing love, sing loud, sing a little louder of my friend
Oh my friend

Overall Meaning

The song Newborn Friend by Seal has a complex meaning that is open to interpretation. However, it can be interpreted as a personal journey towards self-discovery and finding inner peace. The lyrics "I wash my faith in dirty water, 'cause it gives my mind a little order" might suggest that the singer is willing to embrace something negative in order to make sense of things. The following line "And I play that game, just like I should do, but my whole world, slips away" could suggest that the singer follows the rules but still feels unfulfilled. The rest of the song follows a similar pattern, where the singer admits that certain things in their life are not right, but they do not know how to make them better.


The line "If I chant for happiness, maybe that will make me feel better" can be interpreted as an attempt to look for solace in spiritual practices, but even this has not helped. The idea of being a "newborn friend" could suggest that the singer is willing to start over and make new connections. However, an underlying sense of loneliness and disillusionment pervades the entire song.


Overall, the lyrics to Newborn Friend by Seal could be interpreted as a personal struggle towards finding meaning in one's life. While the singer tries a variety of things to feel better, none of them seem to work, leading to a sense of aimlessness and desperation.


Line by Line Meaning

I wash my faith in dirty water
I find comfort in things that others may view as negative or sinful


'Cause it gives my mind a little order
Although it may not be perfect, it helps me to make sense of things in my mind


And I play that game, just like I should do
I conform to societal expectations and norms


But my whole world, slips away
Despite my efforts to fit in, I still feel like I am losing control of my life


I live my life, I live it slowly
I take my time with things and try to enjoy every moment


And I take my time, I'm in no hurry, yeah I'm livin'
I am not in a rush to accomplish anything in particular, just trying to enjoy the journey


And when I go then I would surely
When I die, I hope to have lived a fulfilling life


I would dance with a total stranger
I am not afraid to be vulnerable and connect with others


And hold them in my arms
I am not afraid of physical touch or intimacy


Hell, there could be no danger if I open up
I am willing to take risks and open myself up to others, even if it may be uncomfortable


'Cause when the cryin' starts so
When emotions overwhelm us, it is important to have someone to turn to for support


If I chant for happiness
I hope that by focusing my energy and thoughts on positivity, I can improve my mood


Maybe that will make me feel better?
I am unsure if this will work, but am willing to try


I can't change my ideals, I can't lose my desire
There are certain things about myself that I cannot change, but I will not give up on my goals and dreams


I'd be your newborn friend for the world
I am willing to be a friend to anyone who needs it


Well I wash my face in dirty water for life I have no order
My life is chaotic and unpredictable, and I sometimes make questionable decisions


'Cause I know that feeling when you've tried so hard
I understand the frustration of putting in effort and not seeing the desired results


To make your way out, nothing mends
Trying to escape from difficult situations can feel hopeless


So you search for the breed of the problems there lying
I try to identify the root causes of my struggles


Deep down in the soul and if, they never end
Sometimes, our internal struggles are deeply ingrained and difficult to overcome


There's a whole bunch of reasons, tryin' to get out
There are many factors contributing to my difficulties


But they can't make it out of the door
It feels like there is no easy way out of these problems


Oh, I know the reason I'm not enough
I struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt


There's nothing more but
There is no other explanation


If I chant for happiness
I hope that by focusing my energy and thoughts on positivity, I can improve my mood


Maybe that will bring us together, for the better
I hope that by being more positive, I can improve my relationships with others


I'm just a newborn friend for the world
I am willing to be a friend to anyone who needs it


Sing loud, sing loud, sing loud, my friend
Let's make some noise and have a good time


But I'll sing louder sing louder sing loud my friend
I'm going to join you and we'll sing together, even louder


To my friend my friend
I am dedicating this song to all my friends


Sing love, sing loud, sing a little louder of my friend
Let's spread love and positivity with our singing and energy


Oh my friend
Again, this is dedicated to all my friends out there




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SEAL SAMUEL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lawrencekosky

I wash my faith in dirty water
'Cause it gives my mind a little order
And I play that game, just like I should do
But my whole world, slips away

I live my life, I live it slowly
And I take my time, I'm in no hurry, yeah .......... I'm livin'
And when I go then I would surely

I would dance with a total stranger
And hold them in my arms
Hell, there could be no danger if I open up
'Cause when the cryin' starts so

If I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better?
I can't change my ideals, I can't lose my desire
Oh, if I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better?
I'd be your newborn friend for the world

Well I wash my face in dirty water for life I have no order
'Cause I know that feeling when you've tried so hard
To make your way out, nothing mends
So you search for the breed of the problems there lying
Deep down in the soul and if, they never end

There's a whole bunch of reasons, tryin' to get out
But they can't make it out of the door
Oh, I know the reason I'm not enough
There's nothing more but

If I chant for happiness
Maybe that will make me feel better
I can't changes my ideals, I can't put out the fire
Oh, if I chant for happiness
Maybe that will bring us together, for the better
I can't changes my ideals, I can't lose my desire
I'm just a newborn friend for the world
Just a newborn friend for the world
I'll be your newborn friend and I'll

Sing loud, sing loud, sing loud, my friend
But I'll sing louder sing louder sing loud my friend
To my friend my friend
Sing love, sing loud, sing a little louder of my friend
Oh my friend



All comments from YouTube:

@3DOBot

He has one of the most angelic voices I've ever heard.

@gregcosta6965

Him and George Michael.

@mk-ultra9784

@@gregcosta6965 and martin gore from depeche mode :v

@TheDoctorPhreak

This album came out the year I was born. My father had this cd, and played when I slept. I remember in my dreams, this song lifted my tied spirit and made the dreams better. This song still lifts my spirit with joy.

@rodj9787

I Actually Share A Birthday With 'Seal

@Chubzdoomer

This really takes me back to the 90's.. Seal is just incredible.

@xoxxobob

It's been 20 years since Seal put this song out and still brings a smile to my face.

@mmmjayjay5571

same in 2021

@xoxxobob61

@@mmmjayjay5571 Now it's what???...27 Years?? !! Still loving this!

@kellyhoward6941

@@xoxxobob61 I vividly remember driving in Chapel Hill, listening to the radio when his 1st album came out. "Crazy" came on the radio. I drove straight to a pay phone (they existed back then), called the station for the artist's name, then drove straight to the record store for the CD. Crazy & this are 2 of my absolute fave songs of all time.

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