Foreign Land (song)


"Foreign Land" is the first single by Eskimo Joe, taken from their
fourth studio album Inshalla. It was released on 3 April 2009 on the Australian iTunes Store and was released 17 April 2009 as a digital EP and physical single. The single contains elements of traditional Turkish folk music from Adiyaman, Turkey.
The single was the most added song on Australian radio in April 2009, and debuted at #40 on the ARIA Top 40 Digital Track Chart.
The song was written as a tribute to Australian actor Heath Ledger, who died in January 2008.

Background

The lyrics were borne from a poignant day in New York City when an emotionally drained Temperley stepped out for a walk.
The song has been used on TV shows such as The World's Strictest Parents and Sunday Night.

Track listing

Charts

Release history