The band is known for their lyrics, which often make strong social and political statements, dealing with themes such as anti-consumerism, vegetarianism, questioning of the status quo, and the general encouragement of people to get along with one another.
It is rumored that the band Citizen Dick from the movie Singles is an homage to Citizen Fish and its lead singer.
In 2006 they toured with and recorded a split LP with punk band Leftöver Crack. This was the first Fish activity in recent years, as the members have been concentrating on Subhumans activity as of late (they did do a small East Coast/Midwest U.S. tour consisting of off-the-map bars and basements in the summer of 2005, much to the delight of dedicated fans).
Naked
Citizen Fish Lyrics
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You insist on finding shadows in which to kiss/and down the lights to cover
The sights of your nakedness/it feels so restrained/are we really ashamed/of
What we possess?/it's just nakedness/feeling too fat feeling too thin/needing
Some clothing to cover the skin/thinking in terms of original sin/not knowing
Where the other one's been/afraid to discuss the difference between/falling
In love and physical need/a thousand distant painted looks/staring from adver-
Ts and top shelf books/makes us afraid of what we reveal/how it's portrayed is
Creates fiction/under restriction/fear of not being what the other one sees/
Image contradicting what lies underneath/all the protection comes off in the
End/nothing left to judge you by - nothing to defend/covered up the truth so
Long it seemed it wasn't there/here it is so laugh aloud or tell me why you're
Scared
The lyrics to Citizen Fish's "Naked" touch on themes of body image, shame, vulnerability, and how we perceive ourselves and others in romantic relationships. The song begins by suggesting that people who are blind must rely on senses other than sight to fall in love, emphasizing the importance of a sense of touch and a sense of mind. However, the lyrics then shift to criticizing those who seek out shadows and turn off the lights in order to hide their nakedness, suggesting that we feel ashamed of our own bodies and what we possess.
The song goes on to explore various ways in which people feel self-conscious about their bodies, from feeling too fat or too thin to being afraid to discuss the difference between falling in love and physical need. The lyrics also touch on the role of media and advertising in shaping our ideas about beauty and desirability, suggesting that the images we see often make us afraid of revealing our true selves.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind people must fall in love with a sense of mind a sense of touch/but when
Love should be based on emotional and physical connection, not just physical appearance, but sometimes people focus on superficial things.
You insist on finding shadows in which to kiss/and down the lights to cover The sights of your nakedness/it feels so restrained/are we really ashamed/of What we possess?/it's just nakedness
You try to hide yourself during intimate moments, but it's unnecessary and makes the experience less enjoyable. Are we truly embarrassed by our bodies? It's just a natural state of being.
feeling too fat feeling too thin/needing Some clothing to cover the skin/thinking in terms of original sin/not knowing Where the other one's been
Insecurities about body image and personal history can make it difficult to be comfortable with nudity and physical intimacy.
afraid to discuss the difference between/falling In love and physical need/a thousand distant painted looks/staring from adver- Ts and top shelf books/makes us afraid of what we reveal
We're scared to talk about the difference between love and lust because of the unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by media and advertising. This instills a fear of vulnerability and exposure.
how it's portrayed is Not how it feels/it feels so individual/it feels so other-personal
Society's depiction of sex and nudity doesn't match up with how it really feels. The experience is different for everyone and involves a connection between partners.
dresses up Creates fiction/under restriction/fear of not being what the other one sees/ Image contradicting what lies underneath
People might dress up and create a persona to hide their true selves in fear that their partner won't like them as they truly are. This creates a false representation of who they really are, which can cause issues in relationships.
all the protection comes off in the End/nothing left to judge you by - nothing to defend/covered up the truth so Long it seemed it wasn't there/here it is so laugh aloud or tell me why you're Scared
Eventually, all the defenses are let down, leaving nothing to hide behind. At that point, there's nothing left to judge someone by, and no need to defend themselves. It's time to embrace and accept each other fully, without shame or fear.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: D HILL WARREN, MICHAEL ECKART, DAIN NOEL
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Christopher Gardner
Oh my goodness, so glad I came across this. Where can I find the rest of the album?
albert orkenbjorken
https://www.discogs.com/master/862654-Various-Youve-Heard-It-All-Before-Crass-Covers-Compilation
martin Johnston
truly excellent