Sea Lion
Sage Francis
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(A healthy distrust) (Will Oldham) The force of my love was strong The sea lion laying down on The song in the air Was fritting her care With singer can be among song (x2) (Sage Francis) Ma, ma look what I did ma Look what I did to my hands I broke 'em You gave me the stone, gave me the chisel Didn't say how to hold 'em Didn't say give away every piece of the puzzle Till I was left with nothin' But I took it upon myself to crush it up and distribute the dust Get in the bus, hop in the van Jump in the water, crawl to the land Build another castle out of the sand Break it down and then I get into the saddle again Gone city to city I'm already lost to the boss Who is new in town I'ma ride this horse till it bucks me off And I'm forced to shoot it down I'ma take him out for some gasoline I'ma trade this cow for some magic beans Make mom proud of the deals that I've made Cause I'm just a modern day Johnny Appleseed But I'm glad that I never passed the gins And I never put down the axe Piano man got checkered dance floor The grace and the painful look on his face Cause the crowd is packed And the louder they clapped The less he is able to make the connection Between what he sees when he hears certain notes And the hurt that is shown in his facial expression I don't need your 'go-ahead' to go ahead y'all don't know if sales gon' be-easy But sweet Jesus who wants to sleep with me Way to many moves to learn But not enough people to put 'em on Look it mom No hands I built a suit of armor with wooden arms (Will Oldham) The force of my love was strong The sea lion laying down on The song in the air Was fritting her care With singer can be among song (x2)
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Written by: Brendon Patrick Whitney, Joseph Will Oldham, Sage Francis
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
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12 facts about this song
Song Composition"Sea Lion" by Sage Francis features a unique blend of indie rock and hip-hop elements, showcasing Francis' genre-bending creativity.
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Artist BackgroundSage Francis is renowned for his thought-provoking lyrics and strong use of metaphors, and "Sea Lion" serves as an excellent example of his poetic lyrical style.
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Album Release"Sea Lion" is a track from Sage Francis' 2005 album "A Healthy Distrust," which reached No. 12 on Billboard's Independent Albums chart.
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Spoken Word ElementFrancis, who was a successful spoken word artist before turning to hip-hop, incorporates spoken word elements into the song, particularly in its intro.
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CollaborationsThe track features lyrics co-written by Will Oldham, a reputable American singer-songwriter and actor.
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Use of Sample"Sea Lion" includes a sample from the song "Sea Lion Woman" by Nina Simone.
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Song ConceptThe song presents a narrative about overcoming life's challenges, while the repetitive 'sea lion' chant is said to represent a daily mantra for strength.
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Visual InterpretationIn 2007, a fan-made stop motion animation video for "Sea Lion" was uploaded to YouTube, gaining popularity and praise for its imaginative visual interpretation of the song.
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Style of MusicSage’s music, including "Sea Lion," is often classified as conscious or alternative hip-hop, focusing more on lyrics and message than contemporary mainstream hip-hop.
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Public ReceptionSince its release, "Sea Lion" has become one of Sage Francis' most popular songs, often being used as an introduction to his work for new listeners.
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Live Performances"Sea Lion" has become a fan favorite and a staple in Sage Francis' live performances.
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Song Legacy"Sea Lion" contributed to Francis' growing reputation as a trailblazer in alternative hip-hop and is a prime example of his ability to blend elements of different genres into his work.
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