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Fisheye
Shining Lyrics


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1, 3, 7, 5
Never 4, never I
Wheel turn, God's eye
Thirteen, fish eye

1, 3, 7, 5
Devil eye
Never 4, never I
Devil
Snake, hand, sigh
Wheel turn, God's eye
Fish, hook, hand
Thirteen, fish eye
31, I
The double I
Split sight
Split brain fight
See my hand, see my nail
1, 3, 7

Head, hand, mouth
Snake, hand sigh
1, 3, 7, 5

1, 3, 7, 5
Never 4, never I
Wheel turn, God's eye
Thirteen, fish eye
See my hand, see my nail

1, 3, 7, 5
Devil eye
Devil
Never 4, never I
Snake, hand, sigh
Wheel turn, God's eye
Fish, hook, hand
Thirteen, fish eye
31, I
The double I
Split sight
Split brain fight
See my hand, see my nail
1, 3, 7
Never 4, never die
O becomes the I

Head, hand, mouth
Snake, hand, sigh
1, 3, 7, 5

1, 3, 7, 5
1, 3, 4, die
Fish eye, fish eye

1, 3, 7, 5
Devil eye
Devil
Never 4, never I
Snake, hand, sigh
Wheel turn, God's eye
Fish, hook, hand
Thirteen, fish eye
31, I
The double I
Split sight
Split brain fight
See my hand, see my nail
1, 3, 7
Never 4, never die
O becomes the I
Head, hand, mouth
Snake, hand, sigh
1, 3, 7, 5
1, 3, 7, 5
1, 3, 7, 5
1, 3, 4, die
Fish eye, fish eye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fisheye" by Shining are quite cryptic but seem to address different themes such as numerology, mythology, duality, and the struggle between good and evil. The repeated phrase "1, 3, 7, 5 / Never 4, never I" seems to allude to the significance of certain numbers in different beliefs and superstitions. In numerology, for example, the number 1 represents individuality, 3 stands for creativity, 7 symbolizes the mysteries of the universe, and 5 is associated with change and unpredictability. The absence of 4 could be related to the Chinese belief that it sounds similar to the word for death and, therefore, is avoided or considered unlucky. The phrase "Never I" could also mean the rejection of the self or the ego, which could align with some spiritual practices.


The lines "Wheel turn, God's eye / Thirteen, fish eye" could refer to the concept of the wheel of fortune, which in some belief systems represents the cyclical nature of life and the constant change that occurs. The expression "God's eye" might also suggest a higher power or perspective overseeing events. Thirteen is a number that often carries negative connotations as it is considered unlucky in some Western cultures, and the "fish eye" could be interpreted in different ways, such as an allusion to the third eye chakra or a metaphor for a distorted or partial view of reality.


The rest of the lyrics include references to the devil, the split between the head and the hand, and the dichotomy between life and death. The use of repetition and variations of phrases creates a hypnotic effect that enhances the ambiguity of the song's meaning.


Line by Line Meaning

1, 3, 7, 5
These numbers are repeated throughout the song and seem to represent a cyclical feeling, a repetition and ending that keeps coming back.


Never 4, never I
The singer is unwilling to give into death or relinquish any control of themselves, possibly referencing a fear of losing their sense of self.


Wheel turn, God's eye
This refers to the concept of fate or a higher power control the direction of the singer's life, and they are just along for the ride.


Thirteen, fish eye
The number thirteen and the fish-eye may represent intuition, the ability to see something beyond what’s on the surface, or feeling more perceptive than others.


Devil eye
This is possibly referencing the devil or evil influences and feelings that the artist is experiencing or perceiving in their surroundings.


Snake, hand, sigh
This could represent temptation, the singer is experiencing physical feelings of temptation or perhaps witnessing temptation around them.


Fish, hook, hand
The image of a hook could signify being trapped or catching something, or even death. The singer could be feeling stuck in a situation or struggling to escape from something.


31, I
The number 31 and the artist together could mean a feeling of being unremarkable or just another number, potentially feeling invisible or like their presence is not acknowledged.


The double I
Potentially referencing the id, ego, and super-ego, or some similar concept where there are multiple versions of the artist’s psyche, such as subconscious and conscious desires or a fragmented sense of self.


Split sight
Possibly referring to a feeling of dissociation, where the self is detached from their surroundings, or perceiving things differently than their peers.


Split brain fight
The singer could be experiencing an internal conflict or feeling divided in their thoughts or feelings, possibly due to trauma or stress.


See my hand, see my nail
This seems to reference self-awareness or maybe a desire for others to see the artist as they truly are, flaws and all. The nail could signal a sense of vulnerability or imperfection.


Never 4, never die
Similar to the previous line that was repeated, this is the singer rejecting the possibility of death or losing themselves to something greater. They are not going to give up agency or control over themselves.


O becomes the I
This could mean that the singer is becoming more selfish or self-centered, putting themselves first above anyone else. It could also mean they are starting to distance themselves from a shared community, eventually leading to isolation.


Head, hand, mouth
This could represent the basic human needs, where the head represents the mind, intellect, the mouth being food and sustenance, and the hands being practical tools for survival or safety.


1, 3, 4, die
Adding the number four to the sequence could represent the fear of the unknown, as well as death or mortality. The artists find themselves stuck in this cycle of never-ending cycles and death.


Fish eye, fish eye
Referencing the fish-eye mentioned earlier, this could also represent a sense of perceiving further or deeper than others. Perhaps it’s an attempt to understand or seek answers beyond the present situation.




Writer(s): Not Documented

Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Comments from YouTube:

@layouterlimits

In a parallel universe this is performed by Mr. Bungle.

@crowmigration8245

This band was on another plane of consciousness

@toprak3479

Every time I listen to Grindstone or Blackjazz my IQ increases by 10

@WujaszekDracul

This isnt Shining which I looked for but this one is really dope

@pryingeyes1551

Yeah, too bad they're a shitty pop group now. Really bummed.

@louizifer8922

Ist not just maggots

@louizifer8922

True thats not the dick niklas

@coldvoid

@@louizifer8922 Shut your fucking mouth, bitch

@plasmar1

wow, I first heard them when they released One One One, checked if they had anything else and thought this track was awesome but wow their new stuff is less than stellar(super generic) :( ** I'mma blame it on their stance on not being ok with piracy:P

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@U2SaxFan

Blackjazz is one of the heaviest, intense, and insane albums I ever heard. I love Shining.

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