Album sleeve artwork for his four Marillion albums and most of his solo albums has been done by Mark Wilkinson.
Fish is not to be confused with Phish, Chris Squire (“The Fish”), Barry Melton ("the Fish" of Country Joe & the Fish), Grossa or Bradley Fish.
He has worked with many other artists, including Tony Banks (Genesis) and Arjen Anthony Lucassen’s (Ayreon) as the Highlander in Into the Electric Castle.
2. Fish is a Chinese experimental electronic musician.
3. fish is the name of a Soundcloud account used by electronic musician Gupi.
All Loved Up
Fish Lyrics
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Star born, star form
All the monkeys in my head
All their tongues are turning red
A star
Oh, I replied...how so
Oh, I say...how so
Star born, star formed
I alone, well, I've been thinking
A stranger to the lights been sinking
Leaves are falling like they're drinking....
Star!
Star born, star form
All the monkeys...
All the dreams that I've come to save
All my life has turned to rage
Nothing here, suppose to play
All messed up
All messed up in a changing world
All messed up in a changing world
The song "All Loved Up" by Fish conveys a sense of confusion and instability that arises from a changing world. The repeated chorus of "Stay...Deal...Say...Steal...Stay...Stay" seems to reflect the singer's attempt to hold onto something familiar even as everything else around them shifts. The mention of "star born, star form" and "all the monkeys in my head" suggests a preoccupation with lofty, abstract ideas, but these thoughts are accompanied by a sense of chaos and disorder.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's isolation and a growing sense of estrangement from the world around them. The lines "all messed up in a changing world" and "nothing here, supposed to play" suggest a feeling of not belonging and a sense of being out of step with the rest of society. The mention of leaves falling like they're drinking creates an image of nature itself being disrupted and suggests that even the natural order of things has been disrupted.
Overall, "All Loved Up" by Fish reflects a sense of uncertainty and instability that many people may feel in the face of a rapidly changing world. The lyrics suggest that even lofty thoughts and ideals may not be enough to provide a sense of grounding or stability.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay...
Remain in a certain state or condition
Deal...
Engage in a specified activity or negotiate
Say...
Express in words or communication
Steal...
Take (another person's property) without permission
Stay...
Remain in a certain state or condition
Stay...
Remain in a certain state or condition
Star born, star form
Originated or formed as a star
All the monkeys in my head
Metaphorical figures or thoughts occupying one's mind
All their tongues are turning red
Tongues representing deceit, betrayal, and guilt
A star
An iconic representation of hope, inspiration, and success
Oh, I replied...how so
Wondering about the certainty, feasibility, or possibility of something
Oh, I say...how so
Expressions of curiosity, contradiction, or confusion
Star born, star formed
Originated or formed as a star
All the monkeys...
Metaphorical figures or thoughts occupying one's mind
I alone, well, I've been thinking
Contemplating, reflecting, or pondering on life's complexities and challenges alone
A stranger to the lights been sinking
Feeling alienated, disconnected, or lost in a world filled with distractions and competition
Leaves are falling like they're drinking...
Simile for the cyclical nature of life, where things come and go, renew and fade away
Star!
An iconic representation of hope, inspiration, and success
Star born, star form
Originated or formed as a star
All the monkeys...
Metaphorical figures or thoughts occupying one's mind
All the dreams that I've come to save
Aspirations, hopes, and expectations that I have held onto for so long
All my life has turned to rage
Expressions of dissatisfaction, anger, and frustration due to life's disappointments and unfairness
Nothing here, suppose to play
Feeling empty, lost, or unfulfilled, despite the belief of having a purpose or plan
All messed up
Feeling disorganized, chaotic, or distressed in one's emotional or mental state
All messed up in a changing world
Feeling overwhelmed, disoriented, or uncertain in a world undergoing constant change and uncertainty
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Written by: ROBBI ROBB
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