His first appearance on record was on Ono's album Season of Glass (1981), reciting a story that his father used to tell him. At the age of 9, he performed the song "It's Alright" on the Yoko Ono tribute album Every Man Has A Woman (1984). In 1988 Sean was featured in the cast of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. He has recalled working with Jackson as a positive experience. Later in life, his initial efforts as a serious musician came as collaborations: he appeared on Lenny Kravitz's album Mama Said (1991) and formed backing-band IMA for his mother's album Rising (1995).
In 1997 Lennon (along with fellow IMA member Timo Ellis) joined New York-based Japanese duo Cibo Matto (Miho Hatori & Yuka Honda) for their second EP, Super Relax. Through his association with Cibo Matto, he was approached by the Beastie Boys' Adam Yauch, who expressed an interest in his music. Lennon's debut solo album, Into the Sun, was released in 1998 on the Beastie Boys' record label, Grand Royal Records. Regarding Grand Royal, Sean has said, "I think I found the only label on the planet who doesn't care who my parents are and what my name is. It's a good feeling to know that I wouldn't have gotten the offer if they wouldn't have liked my songs. That's pretty rare in the music business!". Into the Sun was produced by fellow Cibo Matto member and then girlfriend, Yuka Honda, who Sean claimed was his inspiration for the album. A music video for "Home", a single from the album, was directed by Spike Jonze and enjoyed extended airplay on MTV. Cibo Matto played as Sean's backing band on Into The Sun and joined him during the closing scene in the "Home" music video.
In 1999, Sean's EP Half Horse, Half Musician was released featuring new tracks such as "Heart & Lung" and "Happiness" as well as remixes of songs from Into The Sun. Later in the year, Cibo Matto released their second album Stereo Type A. To the dismay of many Cibo Matto fans Stereo Type A was to be their final album and the group has since disbanded. The Millennium saw Sean briefly stepping into the world of Hip Hop, contributing vocals to Del tha Funkee Homosapien and Handsome Boy Modeling School (in which he performed a duet on "Sunshine" with musician Josh Haden). In 2001, Sean performed "This Boy" and "Across The Universe" live with Rufus Wainwright and Moby for Come Together: A Night for John Lennon's Words and Music. In the following years Sean stayed out of the spotlight (aside from gaining minor media attention when he dated Elizabeth Jagger). However he collaborated with various bands and artists either as a session musician or as a producer.
After Grand Royal Records' demise in 2001, Sean signed with Capitol Records, yet no solo material surfaced until early February 2006, when "Dead Meat" was released as the first single from his new album, Friendly Fire. A promotional trailer for the CD/DVD package of Friendly Fire was leaked online in early 2006. The trailer featured scenes from the film version of the album, a DVD of music videos comprised into a film. In actuality, the videos were screen tests for Coin Locker Babies, another project on which Lennon is working, and rather than waste film, he decided to create a cinematic counterpart to his new album. Friendly Fire went on to be released in October, 2006. Though mixed reviews (however mostly positive) came from the music press, the album was highly praised by fans and many [attribution needed] consider it to be Sean's strongest work to date. The night the album was released, Lennon made his first major television appearance since 2001, performing "Dead Meat" live on the Late Show with David Letterman. Lennon has since appeared on The Sharon Osbourne Show (UK) and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Aside from his solo music, 2006 also saw Lennon collaborating with Jordan Galland and his band Dopo Yume for their album The Secret Show as well as The Strokes guitar player Albert Hammond, Jr. on his debut solo album Yours to Keep. Since 2006, Sean has been touring extensively in promotion of Friendly Fire and while in France remixed his song "Parachute" in collaboration with French artist -M-. The remix is entitled "L'éclipse".
Albums
(1998) Into the Sun
(2006) Friendly Fire
EPs
(1999) Half Horse, Half Musician
Singles
(1998) "Home"
(1999) "Queue (Radio Mix)"
(2006) "Dead Meat"
Producer
(1999) Sean Lennon, Half Horse Half Musician
(2001) Valentine Original Soundtrack
(2005) Esthero, Wikked Lil' Grrrls
(2006) Sean Lennon, Friendly Fire
(2007) Irina Lazareanu, Some Place Along the Way
Actor
(1988) Moonwalker
(2006) Friendly Fire
(2008) (in production) Coin Locker Babies
Writer
(2005) Smile For The Camera
(2006) Friendly Fire
(2008) (in production) Coin Locker Babies
Heart & Lung
Sean Lennon Lyrics
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Sometimes I feel that all that I have
To survive
Maybe all that I know is changing
Sometimes I feel that
All you can do
Is to try
Last night
I had a dream an aeroplane
Fell out of the sky
Lately my memories are hazy
I can't remember how the story ends
Lately my heart and lung are aching
Sometimes I feel that all that I need is a friend
Last night I had a dream an aeroplane
Fell out of the sky
I have my doubt
....instrumental break........
Last night I had a dream an aeroplane
Fell out of the sky
The lyrics of Sean Lennon's song Heart & Lung convey themes of loneliness, loss, and uncertainty. The opening line suggests a physical pain in the singer's heart and lungs, which could be interpreted as an emotional ache or a sense of suffocation due to their circumstances. The subsequent lines convey a feeling of helplessness and frustration, as the singer acknowledges the changes happening around them but feels powerless to do anything about them. The dream of a plane crash further adds to the sense of uncertainty and fragility, as the incident is sudden and unexpected, and the singer feels their own memories and understanding of the world slipping away.
The repetition of the dream of the plane crash in the latter part of the song could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's own sense of crashing and burning, both physically and emotionally. The line "all that I need is a friend" further emphasizes the loneliness and desire for companionship that the singer is feeling. The song is ultimately a poignant reflection on the vulnerability and fragility of human existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately my heart and lung are aching
Recently, I have been experiencing physical pain in my chest and difficulty breathing due to emotional distress.
Sometimes I feel that all that I have
To survive
At times, I feel like I have very little in life to help me cope and live through difficult situations.
Maybe all that I know is changing
Perhaps the things I have relied on in the past are shifting and no longer as certain or useful to me.
Sometimes I feel that
All you can do
Is to try
Occasionally, I feel like the best I can do is simply make an effort, even if success is uncertain.
Last night
I had a dream an aeroplane
Fell out of the sky
The previous night, I dreamt of a scenario where an airplane crashed, evoking feelings of panic and uncertainty.
Lately my memories are hazy
Recently, I have been having difficulty recalling specific details of past events, leading to confusion and uncertainty.
I can't remember how the story ends
I am unable to recall the final outcome or resolution of a story or situation, indicating a sense of ambiguity or confusion.
Sometimes I feel that all that I need is a friend
At times, I feel that simply having the support and companionship of a close friend may be enough to help me through a difficult time.
I have my doubt
I am uncertain or skeptical about something, indicating a lack of confidence or trust in a particular situation or circumstance.
Last night I had a dream an aeroplane
Fell out of the sky
Again, I dreamt about a plane crashing, suggesting a persistent anxiety or fear around the idea of unexpected chaos or disaster.
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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