Big Fish
3 Minute Hero Lyrics


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Soundcheck was the very first time that I saw her dancing
In the front row
She had arms and legs not gills or fins like something
You'd find in a fishy bowl
I started hoping, I started wishing
I started hoping that I'd get my wish
But as the night went on she just got more ugly
I'm falling for another big fish at the soundcheck
Soundcheck was done and so was the show and the
Girl in question
She was ready to go
She said a "hey baby hey baby hey baby hey" do you
Want to stay here or ya want to blow?
Screw my first impression and my best intentions
I went forth with no apprehension




Drank a lot of beer, moved on without fear
I changed my mind as well as my direction after soundcheck

Overall Meaning

In "Big Fish" by 3 Minute Hero, the singer tells a story of seeing a girl he was initially attracted to at a soundcheck, only to realize as the night went on that she wasn't what he had hoped, and he ends up falling for someone else. The lyrics use the metaphor of a fish to describe the girl he saw, highlighting her physical characteristics and making a comparison to something you'd find in a fish tank. The singer's disappointment in the girl's appearance is contrasted with his attraction to another, perhaps more conventionally attractive woman later on. The song also touches on themes of perception and first impressions, as the singer initially had high hopes for the girl he saw but their interaction ultimately did not meet his expectations.


One interesting aspect of "Big Fish" is its fusion of ska and punk rock elements. The song features horn sections and upbeat rhythms characteristic of ska, but also includes driving guitar riffs and a gritty vocal performance more often associated with punk. The lyrics are also infused with humor and irony, as the singer's disappointment in the girl's appearance is presented in a lighthearted, tongue-in-cheek manner. The song was released on the album "Everyday Ninjas" in 1997, and remains a fan favorite among ska and punk rock enthusiasts.


Line by Line Meaning

Soundcheck was the very first time that I saw her dancing
It was at the soundcheck where I first laid my eyes on her, watching her dance


In the front row
She was situated at the front row, close to where I was performing


She had arms and legs not gills or fins like something
She was a human being, not a aquatic animal with gills or fins


You'd find in a fishy bowl
Typically the fish that are kept in bowls or aquariums for pleasure


I started hoping, I started wishing
I began to entertain the idea of having her as my own, hoping that she would feel the same


I started hoping that I'd get my wish
I wanted my attraction to be successful, almost as if making a wish upon a shooting star


But as the night went on she just got more ugly
As the night progressed and I got to know her more, she became less and less attractive to me


I'm falling for another big fish at the soundcheck
I found myself attracted to yet another person at the sound check


Soundcheck was done and so was the show and the
After the soundcheck and the show was over, I was ready to leave the venue


Girl in question
Referring to the girl in question, the one I had been attracted to earlier


She was ready to go
She was also ready to leave, asking me if I wanted to stay or leave


She said a "hey baby hey baby hey baby hey" do you
She greeted me with a flirtatious phrase, trying to see if I would be interested in spending time with her


Want to stay here or ya want to blow?
Asking if I wanted to stay at the venue or if I wanted to go somewhere else with her


Screw my first impression and my best intentions
Even though my first impression of her didn't quite work out, I decided to ignore it and go against my original intentions


I went forth with no apprehension
I proceeded without fear and doubt, giving our relationship a chance


Drank a lot of beer, moved on without fear
I used beer as a medium to ease the tension and fear that I had in pursuing her


I changed my mind as well as my direction after soundcheck
My mind and my objectives for the night changed after the soundcheck, veering towards a different person of interest




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