In Spring of 1989, they signed to U2's independent Mother Records label to release their eponymous debut CD. "Grey Matter" was a mild local hit, but it was followed by "Celebrate", which hit the top 10 of the Ireland charts. College radio stations began to pick up the song. It received significant airplay, and eventually reached the top 5 of the US Modern Rock Tracks chart. Atlantic Records signed the band, and re-released "Grey Matter" in the US, where it became a lesser college rock hit. Atlantic released their debut album internationally, where it received generally poor reviews but sold well in Ireland.
After a tour to support the debut album, An Emotional Fish returned to the studio to record Junk Puppets. The songs were recorded over eight months, and four of the songs were produced by David A. Stewart. In 1993, the album was released, and An Emotional Fish opened for U2 on the Zoo TV Tour. However, the album sold few copies outside of Ireland. In 1994, the band released Sloper, but only secured a distribution deal in the UK. The album was released in the US two years later.
In 2002, Gerard Whelan began performing again as Jerry Fish, including two albums with Jerry Fish and the Mudbug Club. The other former members of An Emotional Fish all made appearances as Mudbug Club musicians.
Move On
An Emotional Fish Lyrics
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may it lead to satisfaction like it or not.
It may whisper your name for things
are never quite the same. Move on,
Move on.
It only happens once and I think once is enough
though it may lead to destruction
wanted or not sometimes the stranger
move on.
Sir have you built that asylum to paint a
clock on the wall, when dreams are where
you belong, sometimes the stranger
sometimes the fool. Move on,
Move on.
The lyrics of "Move On" by An Emotional Fish deal with the theme of moving on from something that has happened, either good or bad. They suggest that it only happens once, and whether it leads to satisfaction or destruction, we must move on from it. The lyrics also mention the idea that dreams are where we belong, and that sometimes we may feel like strangers or fools in pursuit of them, but we must continue to move on towards them.
The repeated line "It only happens once and I think once is enough" can be interpreted in various ways. It could mean that the experience was so intense and significant that once was enough to leave an impression and shape the course of one's life. On the other hand, it could also indicate a feeling of regret or disillusionment with the experience and a desire to move on from it.
The line "Sir have you built that asylum to paint a clock on the wall" may refer to the idea of creating a safe and controlled environment to pursue a creative pursuit or passion. The image of painting a clock on the wall suggests a desire for precision and orderliness in the pursuit of one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
It only happens once and I think once is enough
This opportunity or event is rare, and it's important to make the most out of it, regardless of the outcome.
May it lead to satisfaction like it or not
Regardless of whether or not the outcome of the situation is what was initially desired, it's important to find contentment in it.
It may whisper your name for things are never quite the same. Move on, Move on.
The situation may be difficult to let go of, but it's necessary in order to move forward and avoid getting stuck.
Though it may lead to destruction wanted or not sometimes the stranger sometimes the fool. Move on, move on.
Sometimes even destructive situations can be hard to let go of, but it's crucial in order to avoid negative consequences and move on.
Sir have you built that asylum to paint a clock on the wall, when dreams are where you belong, sometimes the stranger sometimes the fool. Move on, Move on.
Rather than being trapped in a false reality, one should follow their dreams and allow themselves to move forward and grow, even if it means taking risks.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK OWEN
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