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
Would I Be The One
Sean Lennon Lyrics
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Would I be the one to bring back the tears
Would I be the one to bring back
Would I be the one to bring back the tears from your eyes
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots now
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from you
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots now
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice
Is it what I want to scrape off
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns now
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
Is it what I want
The lyrics of Sean Lennon's song "Would I Be The One" explore the singer's doubts and uncertainties about their role in someone else's life. The repeated question "Would I be the one" suggests a desire to take action or have an impact, but the specific actions mentioned in the lyrics are less clear. The line "to bring back the tears from your eyes" implies that the singer has caused some kind of pain or sadness in the other person and wants to make amends.
However, the following lines become more abstract and difficult to interpret. "Scraping off the juice from your boots" could be a metaphor for removing the dirt or unpleasantness from someone's life, or it could be a visceral, sensory image without a clear meaning. Similarly, being "had like a bull by the horns" is a phrase that could be interpreted in various ways - it could imply being in control of a situation, or being taken advantage of by someone else.
The repetition of the question "Is it what I want" adds to the sense of uncertainty and hesitation. It's possible that the singer is internally questioning their motives and desires, trying to figure out if they truly want to take on the responsibility of helping someone else or if they're just trying to impress or save face. Overall, the lyrics suggest a complex mix of regret, hope, and confusion in the face of a difficult interpersonal situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Would I be the one to bring back the tears from your eyes now
Am I the person who can console you and wipe away your tears now?
Would I be the one to bring back the tears
Am I capable of healing your emotional pain?
Would I be the one to bring back
Can I make a positive change in your life?
Would I be the one to bring back the tears from your eyes
Am I able to comfort you and remove your pain and suffering?
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots now
Do I really desire to clean your shoes now?
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from you
Is it what I want to do, clean up after you?
Is it what I want
Do I really want this?
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots now
Do I truly wish to clean your dirty footwear now?
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice
Do I actually want to clean off this spilled liquid?
Is it what I want to scrape off
Do I intend to clean up the mess?
Is it what I want to scrape off the juice from your boots
Do I actually desire to remove the stain from your shoes?
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns now
Do I want to be controlled or taken advantage of now?
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns
Do I desire to be dominated or manipulated?
Is it what I want
Is this what I really want?
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns now
Do I want to be controlled or coerced right now?
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns
Do I actually want someone to wield power over me?
Is it what I want to be had like a bull by the horns
Do I truly want to be subjected to someone else's will?
Is it what I want
Is this really my desire?
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: SEAN ONO LENNON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mayanna Andrade
Mark Chapman
Derived from '' Mars ''
Wouldn't it be Hit-man?
Besides stealing, it killed art
For a real utopian world
John Lennon thrived
Even with carnal desire
Yoko Ono really loved him
Hey, Sean Lennon
As you said
'' Love is like an airplane,
You jump and then pray
The lucky ones remain
In the clouds for days ''
I know you'll never read
But as a good dreamer
I will continue to prosper
For your father's soul
And for everyone's soul
That one day bought a comma
For life to continue.
-By Mayanna
Naray
Just art, Sean Lennon is my religion
Alexxx.Ohhh
I really feel like this album is ahead of its time. If it had been released today I think it would have done WAY better!
keith parks
They weren’t worthy
fx lett
It did quite well in France. Frenchies have good taste ^ ^
Daniel Aragão
Especially if he release the videos in full HD quality.
Will
Still applies in 2021
ring0
@Will glad to know that im not the only one listening to this wonderful album
Mel Robbins
I forgot just how good this album is. Sean Lennon was ahead of his time.
TheScarletIbisNW
this song is highly addictive!
Beatlebabe1988
this is my one of my fav.'s off his Friendly Fire album and to think he drew all that by himself. a true artist in music and on paper. <3