John Watts recorded and performed as 'John Watts' during 1981-83 before forming The Cry in 1984. Watts later continued with a new incarnation of Fischer-Z in 1987, with him being the only original member. Albums were released with a similar line-up until 1995 when John Watts returned to being 'J M Watts', 'Watts' and John Watts. In 2002 the moniker was revived once more for the album "Ether". There was a 2004 reunion of the original band for one short show which featured on the Garden Party DVD which was released along with the Fischer-Z Highlights 1979-2004 25th anniversary compilation album.
After this John continued performing and recording solo with the most recent album being 2005's 'Real Life Is Good Enough', "It Has To Be" (2006) and "Morethanmusic & Films" (2009).
In august 2010 John Watts had a couple of shows in the Netherlands with his current band (Sam Walker on drums and Matthew Gest on keyboard) playing good old Fischer-Z repertoire. He presented this band as "the new Fischer-Z". Though John Watts focuses on his solo efforts more than on Fischer-Z (no new releases under that name) lately he revives the band when concert tent to be focused on that period of his live.
Caruso
Fischer-Z Lyrics
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Was a girl who
Had a room with an
Inflatable chair
She often smiled
Do you remember...
Pretending life was
Unpredictable
The scalpel and the drugs oh
You may sing like Caruso
You may make people cry
You may sing like Caruso
You're not mine
Another morning
Another day
Send me flowers
From your sweet bouquet
Stick out your tongue
(Say agh!)
It doesn't look so good
Let's hear your
Chest...
Apply the tourniquet
The doctor is the judge
The scalpel and the drugs oh
You may sing like Caruso
You may make people cry
You may sing like Caruso
You're not mine
Sing like Caruso
Sing like Caruso
Boom ba ba boom
Ba boom boom
See your reflection...
It hasn't changed
See your reflection and tell me
It's not you
Deceptive Light...
Valpolicella...
Bring on the night
Let's go out together
You may sing like Caruso
You may make people cry
You may sing like Caruso
You're not mine
The song "Caruso" by Fischer-Z appears to be a tale of a young woman who is undergoing a medical examination from a doctor. She is described as having a room with an inflatable chair and often pretending that life is unpredictable. The doctor is portrayed as a judge with a scalpel and drugs. The lyrics "You may sing like Caruso, you may make people cry" could be seen as a metaphor for the young woman's vulnerability in contrast to the doctor's power. The line "You're not mine" echoes a theme of separation, perhaps between the patient and the doctor, or possibly between the young woman and someone else.
The song's theme of separation is reinforced again in the second half of the song. The lines "Another morning, another day" suggest a sense of routine and monotony. The request for flowers from a "sweet bouquet" may be seen as an attempt to brighten up an otherwise boring day. The reference to "Deceptive Light" may be interpreted as a darker, less trustworthy side to the world that surrounds us. The reference to "Valpolicella" could be referencing the wine region in Italy, possibly alluding to an escape or a more carefree lifestyle. Overall, the song has a haunting quality that seems to suggest a sense of unease, especially when combined with its allusions to power dynamics and separation.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a time there
Let me tell you a story
Was a girl who
There was a girl
Had a room with an
Her room had an
Inflatable chair
Chair you can inflate
She often smiled
She smiled a lot
Do you remember...
Do you recall...
Pretending life was
Pretending that life
Unpredictable
Could surprise you
The Doctor is the judge
Doctor decides
The scalpel and the drugs oh
Uses tools and medicine
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing beautifully
You may make people cry
You can evoke emotions
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing beautifully
You're not mine
But you're not mine
Another morning
Another day starts
Another day
Another day goes by
Send me flowers
Give me flowers
From your sweet bouquet
From your nice flowers
Stick out your tongue
Put out your tongue
(Say agh!)
(Make the sound 'agh!')
It doesn't look so good
Doesn't look healthy
Let's hear your
Let me listen to your
Chest...
Chest (for heartbeat and breathing)
Apply the tourniquet
Use a band to stop bleeding
The Doctor is the judge
Doctor decides
The scalpel and the drugs oh
Uses tools and medicine
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing beautifully
You may make people cry
You can evoke emotions
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing beautifully
You're not mine
But you're not mine
Sing like Caruso
Sing greatly
Sing like Caruso
Sing greatly
Boom ba ba boom
Sound effect
Ba boom boom
Sound effect
See your reflection...
Look at yourself in the mirror...
It hasn't changed
You haven't changed
See your reflection and tell me
Look at yourself in the mirror and say
It's not you
You're not yourself
Deceptive Light...
Misleading light...
Valpolicella...
Type of Italian wine...
Bring on the night
Let's bring on the darkness
Let's go out together
Let's go out at the same time
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing beautifully
You may make people cry
You can evoke emotions
You may sing like Caruso
You can sing greatly
You're not mine
But you're not mine
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