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 Grenade
Sean Lennon Lyrics
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Difficult to explain
Animal Metal
Slithering in my brain
Microchip Heart Grenade
I never wanted to betray
Close your eyes and erase
Digital Interface
We tie ourself's into this love
We Never should've said so much
Hangover has unlocked the box
It's time to disconnect these dots
My fault
My love
Rewind this clock
Rivers run up mountains
Here we are Alone
Shivering in the rain
Counterfit clover it
I know it has to end this way
Don't be scared
Just pretend
I was never afraid
Love is a double double blow
We tie ourself's into this love
We Never should've said so much
Hangover has unlocked the box
It's time to unplug this robot
My fault
My love
My fault
My love
My fault
My love
In "Heart Grenade," Sean Lennon expresses the complexities of love through vivid metaphors, such as a clock that is hard to unwind and an animal metal slithering in his brain. He mentions a microchip heart grenade, which could symbolize a relationship that is so explosive and intense that it threatens to explode at any moment. The digital interface he mentions may refer to the way technology has changed the way we communicate in relationships. The song also alludes to the idea that sometimes, saying too much in a relationship can cause irreparable damage and regret.
Lennon acknowledges that love can be a double-edged sword, as it can tie us to a person we love, but can also cause pain and heartbreak. He suggests that perhaps it's time to disconnect and unplug from this love, recognizing that it may be his fault that the relationship has gone awry. He ends the song with a repeated refrain of "my fault, my love," suggesting that he takes responsibility for the consequences of expressing his emotions and love.
Overall, "Heart Grenade" is a poignant and reflective song about the complexities of love, and the potential consequences of expressing too much too soon.
Line by Line Meaning
It's hard to unwind this clock
The process of trying to fix things and move forward is difficult and complex.
Difficult to explain
The emotions and experiences being felt are hard to put into words or make sense of.
Animal Metal
Raw, primal instincts and feelings are stirring within.
Slithering in my brain
These overwhelming emotions are taking over and controlling the mind.
Microchip Heart Grenade
A technological weapon of love that was never intended to hurt anyone.
I never wanted to betray
Actions were not done with malicious intent, but rather a lack of understanding or foresight.
Close your eyes and erase
Forget the past and focus on moving forward.
Digital Interface
Feelings are being expressed through a technological medium rather than face to face.
Love is a double double blow
The impact of love can be both intensely positive and negative at the same time.
We tie ourselves into this love
We become deeply invested and intertwined in our romantic relationships.
We never should've said so much
Open communication is important, but sometimes revealing too much can be damaging.
Hangover has unlocked the box
The aftermath of love and relationships can reveal hidden pain and issues that were ignored.
It's time to disconnect these dots
It's necessary to disconnect from these damaging patterns and start over.
My fault
Taking responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
My love
Despite the difficulties and pain, love remains a powerful and positive force.
Rewind this clock
Wishing for a do-over and a chance to change the past.
Rivers run up mountains
The unexpected and impossible can occur, disrupting the natural order of things.
Here we are Alone
Describing the feeling of loneliness that can occur even when in a relationship.
Shivering in the rain
Feeling vulnerable and exposed in the midst of a difficult situation.
Counterfit clover it
Trying to create an image of happiness and success even when it's not genuine.
I know it has to end this way
Despite the pain and heartbreak, it's better for things to come to an end than to continue on a damaging path.
Don't be scared
Encouraging someone to face their fears and move on from the past.
Just pretend
Sometimes pretending everything is okay is the best way to move forward.
I was never afraid
Despite the difficulties, one has always been courageous and resilient.
My fault
Taking responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
My love
Despite the difficulties and pain, love remains a powerful and positive force.
My fault
Taking responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
My love
Despite the difficulties and pain, love remains a powerful and positive force.
My fault
Taking responsibility for mistakes and shortcomings.
My love
Despite the difficulties and pain, love remains a powerful and positive force.
Writer(s): Keigo Oyamada, ショーン レノン
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josecarlosbloise5621
It's hard to unwind this clock Difficult to explain Animal Metal Slithering in my brain Microchip Heart Grenade I never wanted to betray Close your eyes and erase Digital Interface
Love is a double double blow
Love is a double double blow
We tie ourself's into this love We Never should've said so much Hangover has unlocked the box It's time to disconnect these dots My fault My love Rewind this clock Rivers run up mountains Here we are Alone Shivering in the rain
counterfit clover it
I know it has to end this way Don't be scared Just pretend I was never afraid Love is a double double blow We tie ourself's into this love We Never should've said so much Hangover has unlocked the box It's time to unplug this robot My fault My love My fault My love My fault My love
@pleasedontmindme
Lyrics:
It's hard to unwind this clock
Difficult to explain
Animal Metal
Slithering in my brain
Microchip Heart Grenade
I never wanted to betray
Close your eyes and erase
Digital Interface
Love is a double double blow
We tie ourself's into this love
We Never should've said so much
Hangover has unlocked the box
It's time to disconnect these dots
My fault
My love
Rewind this clock
Rivers run up mountains
Here we are Alone
Shivering in the rain
counterfit clover it
I know it has to end this way
Don't be scared
Just pretend
I was never afraid
Love is a double double blow
We tie ourself's into this love
We Never should've said so much
Hangover has unlocked the box
It's time to unplug this robot
My fault
My love
My fault
My love
My fault
My love
@danteangelus5088
The video and the song are perfectly matched in all ways, to the point of utter melancholy and sadness
@francispena2818
Poetic
@MrFiveKDrew
Ghost in the shell is awesome and so is this song and so are you!
@Kenshiro3rd
HOLY HELL, HE SOUNDS LIKE HIS DAD!!!
@theodorepantillion3725
Is sean Lennon related to John Lennon
@Kenshiro3rd
Theodore Pantillion 3 he’s his son.
@fridayafternoons1
I think Sean Lennon was listening to a lot of Pinback at this time lol
@kevinsantiago2900
you got me into Pinback, thanks
@gho5t504
@@kevinsantiago2900 Same.
@kamaukirikourexi8881
just got through watching this. this song is dope yo!!!