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
Spectacle
Sean Lennon Lyrics
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You said you would
But you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
At first I could see
Your smile was so rehearsed
When you gave me your t-shirt
On the honeymoon
Where we never left the room
Sometimes I want to go back there
But then I'll remember
I've got to remember
You're always such a spectacle
Guess it was the best you could do
Your favourite dress for the world to see through
You spilled your drink but you didn't mean to
You're always such a spectacle
You said would but you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
When you told me this
That wickedness is a myth
That was invented for losers
Cause baby the truth hurts
Baby the truth hurts
Well I thought you were shallow
But then I fell in deep
Why couldn't you keep it
Our little secret
You're my only weakness
You're always such a spectacle
Guess it was the best you could do
Your favourite dress for the world to see through
You spilled your drink but you didn't mean to
Love is such a spectacle
Just when you think it's going well for you
Life's a movie that we sleep through
Every little thing that we do
You're always such a spectacle
Nothing ever really does change
Cause if you feel it baby
Know I feel the same
Love is such a dangerous game
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
In Sean Lennon's song Spectacle, the lyrics describe a relationship that is filled with drama and appearances. The singer begins by addressing his partner, calling her a spectacle and stating that she never changes, only doing what he does. He notes that love is a dangerous game and that their relationship may be caught up in a web of appearances and the desire to be seen by others. The lyrics reflect on the honeymoon phase of their relationship, where they never left the room and how it may be tempting to go back there because it's easier than facing reality.
The second verse focuses on the idea of wickedness being a myth, something created for losers. The singer notes how he originally thought his partner was shallow but later fell deeper into the relationship. He expresses frustration that their little secret couldn't be kept and that his partner is his only weakness. In the end, Lennon circles back to the idea of love being a dangerous game, and how nothing really changes, even if it feels like it should.
Overall, Spectacle is a song that explores the idea of appearances and the danger of falling into a relationship that is more about being seen than being true to oneself. It's a cautionary tale that highlights the importance of authenticity and the danger of getting caught up in the spectacle of love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're always such a spectacle
You project an image of yourself as a spectacle.
You said you would
You made a promise.
But you never will change
But you don't really intend to keep that promise.
You only do it if I do the same
You only change if I change first.
Love is such a dangerous game
Love is a risky and unpredictable endeavor.
At first, I could see
Initially, I observed that you were
That you were weak in the knees
Physically and emotionally vulnerable.
Your smile was so rehearsed
Your smile was artificial and practiced.
When you gave me your t-shirt
When you gave me your clothing.
On the honeymoon
During the early portion of our relationship.
Where we never left the room
Where we were confined to one space, likely for romantic purposes.
Sometimes I want to go back there
Occasionally, I have a desire to return to that time.
But then I'll remember
But I'm reminded
I've got to remember
I must keep in mind.
Guess it was the best you could do
Perhaps that was your only option.
Your favourite dress for the world to see through
Your chosen attire is transparent and revealing.
You spilled your drink but you didn't mean to
You accidentally spilled your drink, causing a disruption.
When you told me this
At the time you confided in me
That wickedness is a myth
That evil is not real.
That was invented for losers
That idea was only created for people who have failed in life.
Cause baby the truth hurts
Because the truth is often painful.
Well I thought you were shallow
I initially assumed you lacked depth.
But then I fell in deep
But then I became more emotionally invested.
Why couldn't you keep it
Why couldn't you maintain our secret?
Our little secret
Our confidential information.
You're my only weakness
You're the one thing that leaves me vulnerable.
Just when you think it's going well for you
Just when you believe everything is going smoothly.
Life's a movie that we sleep through
Life can seem like a cinematic experience that we are unaware of.
Nothing ever really does change
Nothing ever truly transforms.
Cause if you feel it baby
Because if you experience something, my reaction will be the same.
Know I feel the same
You should understand that my response will be identical.
Love is such a dangerous game
The act of loving someone can be quite unpredictable and hazardous.
A dangerous game
A potentially hazardous and unpredictable affair.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: SEAN ONO LENNON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@teamseshthiago
Lyrics
You're always such a spectacle
You said you would
But you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
At first I could see
That you were weak in the knees
Your smile was so rehearsed
When you gave me your t-shirt
On the honeymoon
Where we never left the room
Sometimes I want to go back there
But then I'll remember
I've got to remember
You're always such a spectacle
Guess it was the best you could do
Your favourite dress for the world to see through
You spilled your drink but you didn't mean to
You're always such a spectacle
You said would but you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
When you told me this
That wickedness is a myth
That was invented for losers
Cause baby the truth hurts
Baby the truth hurts
Well I thought you were shallow
But then I fell in deep
Why couldn't you keep it
Our little secret
You're my only weakness
@himaadi6010
You're always such a spectacle
You said you would
But you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
At first I could see
That you were weak in the knees
Your smile was so rehearsed
When you gave me your t-shirt
On the honeymoon
Where we never left the room
Sometimes I want to go back there
But then I'll remember
I've got to remember
You're always such a spectacle
Guess it was the best you could do
Your favourite dress for the world to see through
You spilled your drink but you didn't mean to
You're always such a spectacle
You said would but you never will change
You only do it if I do the same
Love is such a dangerous game
A dangerous game
@therealgrapesoda
I hate it when people say that he's only famous because of his father when he's barely even known.
@TheCaveJunkie
It definitely helped, but he would have become great without his father
@jorgeaguilar9323
@@TheCaveJunkie qqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqq bb,
@the2ndcoming135
I don’t think he sounds a whole lot like his pops like people say. Closer to an Elliot Smith to me.
@johngrayatkinson1214
Who the fuck is his Father?
@henrybeetle5223
@@TheCaveJunkie I know what you mean but he did say his father and the Beatles are his biggest inspiration so if not for John he might not have gone down a musical path. But he 100% has proved that he has talent as a songwriter
@PHONOPOP
This record is a fucking MASTERPIECE. A truly lost gem. All the songs are simply amazing.
@paranoidcomet
After all these years, Spectacle is still one of my favorite songs.
I love his album Friendly Fire to death.
@Pashasmom1
I really like Parachute. I love his voice and his music. But some of the videos are a little odd - remind me of his mother's taste in art and expressions.
@marcondesmarcondable
friendly fire is the pet sounds/ masterpiece of Sean. Getting better with the time