Mister K
Aaron Lyrics


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My goldfish died today
Little heart in a bubble
Ray of light in my kitchen
The only livin piece of my mind
Since you crossed the line
Mister K mister K
They told me not to be sad
It is just a matter of time
What if you had stopped time
What if I'm stuck on yours
Mister K mister K
State of mind
Not really united any more
But one thing is for real a fish is a better friend
Than a human
And that’s for sure
My goldfish died today, my goldfish died today
Mister K mister K
I named it Jack the ripper
Psycho under water




The only livin' memory
Showing how, you stabbed me

Overall Meaning

The song Mister K by Aaron revolves around the emotions of the singer who is grieving the loss of his pet goldfish. The lyrics are poignant as they express the unease and sadness the singer feels with the passing of the fish who was the only living piece of his mind. The metaphor of the heart in a bubble is an apt portrayal of the fragility and transience of life. The ray of light in the kitchen, possibly a reference to the fishbowl in which the fish resided, is now gone too, leaving the singer feeling bereft and alone.


The subtext of the song alludes to a betrayal in the singer's life where someone has "crossed the line" and "stabbed" him as reflected in the lines "Showing how, you stabbed me". The mention of "Mister K" in the lyrics serves as a symbol of the singer's inner turmoil and state of mind. Through the song, the emotions of the singer are beautifully conveyed through the juxtaposition of the loss of a fish versus that of a human. The line "a fish is a better friend than a human" draws attention to the innocence and loyalty of pets versus the complicated nature of human relationships. Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of the emotions of grief and loss.


Line by Line Meaning

My goldfish died today
Today, the goldfish that belonged to me passed away.


Little heart in a bubble
The goldfish had a tiny heart and used to swim in a bubble.


Ray of light in my kitchen
The goldfish was like a ray of light in my kitchen, bringing joy and happiness.


The only livin piece of my mind
The goldfish was the only thing alive that was truly a part of my own mind and emotions.


Since you crossed the line
Ever since you crossed a certain threshold, everything has been different.


Mister K mister K
This is a reference to someone or something that has caused great pain and loss, perhaps even a betrayal.


They told me not to be sad
People have tried to comfort me, telling me not to feel sad.


It is just a matter of time
The passing of time is often a healing force in the face of pain and loss.


What if you had stopped time
This line expresses the wish that time could have been stopped at a happier point, to prevent the current pain and sadness.


What if I'm stuck on yours
Perhaps the artist feels trapped in someone else's timeline, unable to move forward or backward from a certain event.


State of mind
This could refer to the current emotional and mental state of the singer, perhaps in a state of confusion or distress.


Not really united any more
There is a sense of disconnection or division from a previous state of unity or harmony.


But one thing is for real a fish is a better friend
Despite everything, the singer still believes that a fish can be a better companion than a human being.


Than a human
This line emphasizes the belief that the goldfish was a better friend than any person could be.


And that’s for sure
The singer is certain of this belief.


I named it Jack the ripper
The artist gave the goldfish a humorous name, reminiscent of a notorious serial killer.


Psycho under water
This line plays upon the previous name, suggesting that the goldfish had some sort of twisted, dark personality.


The only livin' memory
The goldfish is the only thing left that brings back memories of a particular time or place.


Showing how, you stabbed me
This line seems to connect the death of the goldfish to some sort of emotional or physical pain that was caused by someone else.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLIVIER LUCIEN PAUL COURSIER, SIMON BURET

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