Public Image Ltd. Release Lyric Video for New Song “Hawaii”
23rd January 2023Public Image Ltd. (PiL) have released the video for the new song “Hawaii,” watch and share the video which features hand-written lyrics by John Lydon
“Hawaii” which Rolling Stone called “an understated and emotional ballad” marks the most personal and heartfelt piece of songwriting yet from John who also created the track’s accompanying artwork; stream and download “Hawaii” globally, here.On Friday, February 3, Public Image Ltd. will take part in the competition to represent Ireland at the 67th annual Eurovision Song Contest. Fans across the globe can watch the competition take place from 9:30 pm GMT (4:30p ET/1:30p PT) on Friday, February 3, on Ireland’s The Late Late Show which can be live-streamed worldwide here.
Public Image Ltd.’s first new music in eight years, “Hawaii” is a love letter to John’s wife of nearly 5 decades, Nora, who is living with Alzheimer’s. A pensive, personal yet universal love song that will resonate with many, the song sees John reflecting on their lifetime well spent, and in particular, one of their happiest moments together in Hawaii. The powerfully emotional ballad is as close as John will ever come to bearing his soul. “It is dedicated to everyone going through tough times on the journey of life, with the person they care for the most,” says John Lydon. “It’s also a message of hope that ultimately love conquers all.”
“Hawaii” will also be released on limited edition 7” vinyl this year, and Public Image Ltd. will release a new full-length album later this year. Details to be announced soon…
Celebrating their 40-year anniversary in 2018, Public Image Ltd. hasn’t been going quite as long as John and Nora, however, the band is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and influential bands of all time.
PiL’s music and vision have earned them 5 UK Top 20 singles and 5 UK Top 20 albums. With a shifting line-up and unique sound – fusing rock, dance, folk, pop, and dub – Lydon guided the band from their debut album First Issue in 1978 through to 1992’s That What Is Not, before a 17-year hiatus. Lydon reactivated PiL in 2009, touring extensively worldwide and releasing two critically acclaimed albums This is PiL in 2012 followed by their 10th studio album What The World Needs Now… in 2015, which peaked at number 29 in the official UK album charts and picked up fantastic acclaim from both press and public. (The album also peaked at number 3 in the official UK indie charts and number 4 in the official UK vinyl charts). What The World Needs Now… was self-funded by PiL and released on their own label PiL Official via Cargo UK Distribution.
John Lydon, Lu Edmonds (multi-instrumentalist, Guitars) Bruce Smith (Percussion, drums), and Scott Firth (Bass, multi-instrumentalist), continue as PiL. They are the longest stable line-up in the band’s history and continue to challenge and thrive.
