He's on the Beach

Kirsty MacColl

About He's on the Beach

"He's on the Beach" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, which was released in 1985 as a non-album single by Stiff Records. It was written by MacColl and Gavin Povey, and produced by Steve Lillywhite. The song's music video was directed by Nick Morris and produced by Fiona O'Mahoney. MacColl also performed the song on Wogan, which was broadcast on 24 June 1985.


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1995
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He was just a friend of mine
I'd run in to from time to time
And long before he moved away
We used to share a taste for wine

Still I never knew that he was sad back then
He said, the time had come, for him, to take a holiday

And he says it's brilliant there
There's something in the air
And sunshine everywhere
He's on the beach

I know he's changed somehow, he sends us postcards now
I'm not sure where he is, but he is out of reach

When he called me up one day
And said that he was going away
I thought he meant a week in France
And not 12,000 miles to Sydney Bay

Still he had to take his chances
He said, the time had come for him to make a move away

And he says it's brilliant there
There's something in the air
And sunshine everywhere
He's on the beach

I know he's changed somehow, he writes us postcards now
He's on his own again and he is out of reach
(I bet he gets it on the beach)

And I don't blame him
Leaving was the best thing he could do
He longed for changes
I just hope he's happy when he does the things he thinks he has to do

And he tries, and he tries, yes he tries
But he's a little bit hard on himself
So now he's trying to be someone else

And he says, he says, he says it's brilliant there
There's something in the air
And sunshine everywhere
He's on the beach

I know he's changed somehow, it's in his postcards now
He's on his own again, so far out of reach

And he says it's brilliant there
There's something in the air
And sunshine everywhere
He's on the beach

I know he's changed somehow, it's in his postcards now
He's in Australia, so far out of reach
And he says it's brilliant there

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Kirsty MacColl

Kirsty Anna MacColl (10 October 1959 – 18 December 2000) was an English singer-songwriter. more »

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Written by: GAVIN POVEY, KIRSTY MACCOLL

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
"He's on the Beach" is a song by British singer-songwriter Kirsty MacColl, known for her unique blend of pop, folk, and punk music.
Release Date
This song was released as a single in 1985.
Album Details
It was included as a bonus track on the 2005 reissue of MacColl's debut album, "Desperate Character".
Chart Performance
Although it did not make a significant impact on the mainstream charts, it did well in the independent music scene.
Song Meaning
The song "He's on the Beach" is about a woman whose boyfriend left her to go to Australia, titled this way since he sends her a postcard that he is lying on the beach.
Music Video
A music video for the song features MacColl and a band performing in a tropical beach setting.
Unique Musical Style
The song is notable for its fusion of pop and reggae aspects, showcasing MacColl's eclecticism.
Relevance Today
Despite its lack of mainstream success at the time, "He's on the Beach" has retained a cult following and is still enjoyed by fans of MacColl.
Songwriting
As with most of her music, MacColl wrote the lyrics for "He's on the Beach," showcasing her storytelling abilities.
Tribute
After MacColl's tragic death in 2000, fans often remember and celebrate her music including the song, "He's on the Beach".

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