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.
Boston Tea Party
Fish Lyrics
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Are you going to the Boston tea party?
Redcoats in the village
There's fighting in the streets
The indians and the mountain men, well
They are talking when they meet
The king has said he's gonna put a tax on tea
Are you going to the party?
Are you going to the Boston tea party?
Fire in the mountains, flames upon the heath
And the president spits out the news
He's biting on wooden teeth
The children of the colonies
Got a different tale to tell
I'm going down to the city
Tell my folks I'm doing well
Are you going to the party?
Are you going to the Boston tea party?
Bringing back the buffalo to the long prairie
Bringing back the fishes swimming in the sea
The children of the colonies
Got a different tale to tell
I'm going down to the city
Tell my folks I'm doing well
Are you going to the party?
Are you going to the Boston tea party?
The song "Boston Tea Party" by Fish is a commentary on the historic event in American history that occurred on December 16, 1773. The event was a response to the British government's imposition of taxes on tea imported into the colonies. The song describes the political and social tensions that led to the Boston Tea Party, as well as the aftermath of the event.
The first verse of the song introduces the political and social tensions in the colonies, with "Redcoats in the village" and "fighting in the streets." The Indians and mountain men, who were allies of the colonists, talked when they met. The king's imposition of a tax on tea was the final straw that caused the colonists to rebel. The chorus, "Are you going to the party? Are you going to the Boston tea party?" is a call to action, encouraging people to join in the resistance.
The second verse describes the aftermath of the event, with "fire in the mountains" and the president, George Washington, "biting on wooden teeth." The children of the colonies had a different tale to tell, with many fighting for independence from Britain. The final verse speaks to the broader picture of the colonists' struggle for freedom, with a call to bring back the buffalo to the prairie and the fish to the sea.
Overall, "Boston Tea Party" is a song that celebrates the resistance of the colonists against British rule and the fight for independence. It speaks to the political and social tensions of the time and the strength of a people who dared to stand up against oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you going to the party?
Asking if the listener is planning to attend the Boston Tea Party event.
Are you going to the Boston tea party?
Repeating the question, specifically mentioning the Boston Tea Party event.
Redcoats in the village
British soldiers are present in the town/village.
There's fighting in the streets
Violent conflicts are taking place within the area.
The indians and the mountain men, well
Native Americans and people who live in the mountain region
They are talking when they meet
They discuss issues when they come across each other.
The king has said he's gonna put a tax on tea
King George III has announced that there will be a tax on tea.
And that's the reason you all americans drink coffee
Americans started consuming coffee instead of tea to oppose the tax on tea.
Fire in the mountains, flames upon the heath
There are fires and flames in the mountains and on the moor.
And the president spits out the news
The president shares the news in anger.
He's biting on wooden teeth
The president, who is likely George Washington, has wooden dentures.
The children of the colonies
The young generation of American citizens.
Got a different tale to tell
They have a unique opinion to share regarding the situation.
I'm going down to the city
The singer is going to the city, which is likely Boston.
Tell my folks I'm doing well
The singer is reporting to their family that they are doing okay.
Bringing back the buffalo to the long prairie
The singer wants to restore buffalo populations to the extensive grasslands of North America.
Bringing back the fishes swimming in the sea
The singer wants to revive the populations of fish swimming in the ocean.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX HARVEY, HUGH MCKENNA
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