Release
The song was released on February 17, 2017, along with the release of the short film documentary, "Smog of the Sea." The song is featured in this film which chronicles a one-week journey through the Sargasso Sea. Along with the song's release, Jack announced his 2017 Tour, and plans to release a new album in the summer.Composition
Johnson says that he wrote the song about ocean pollution, and that the "Smog of the Sea" documentary inspired him to do so. The song's main message is to be mindful of our impact on the environment. The trip also inspired many other songs on his album "All the Light Above it Too." By the end of the trip, Johnson had almost completed all the songs and was ready to record them.Live performance
The song has been performed during Jack's "All the Light Above it Too Tour" multiple times, along with " My Mind Is for Sale."References
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