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.
He Knows You Know
Fish Lyrics
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Singing psychedelic praises to the depths of the china bowl.
You've got venom in your stomach, You've got poison in your head.
You should have listen to the priest at the
Confession when he offered you the sacred bread.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know.
He knows, you know, but he's got problems.
Fast feed, crystal fever, swarming through a fractured mind.
Chilling needles freeze emotion, the blind shall lead the blind.
You've got venom in your stomach, You've got poison in your head.
When your conscience whispered, the vein lines stiffened;
You were walking with the dead.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know, he knows, you know.
He's got experience, he's got experience, he knows you know.
But he's got problems, problems, problems.
He knows... Slash wrists, scarlet fever.
Crawl under your bedroom door.
Pumping arteries ooze their problems
Through the gap that the razor tore.
You've got venom in your stomach,
You've got poison in your head.
You should have listened to your analyst's
Questions when you lay on his leather bed.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know.
He knows, you know, but he's got problems.
Blank eyes, purple fever, streaming through the frosted panes.
You learned your lesson far too late, from the links in a chemist chain.
You've got venom in your stomach, You've got poison in your head.
You should have stayed at home and talked
With father, listen to the lies he fed.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know.
He knows, you know, but he's got problems.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know.
He knows, you know he's got experience.
He's got experience, he knows you know.
The lyrics of Fish's song "He Knows You Know" present a series of images and allegories that revolve around the themes of guilt, addiction, and self-destruction. The opening verses employ surreal and vivid visuals to portray the sensation of being trapped in a toxic cycle. The "light switch, yellow fever" and "venom in your stomach, poison in your head" metaphors evoke the feeling of being consumed by a disease that is both physical and psychological. The allusion to the "priest at the Confession" and the "sacred bread" implies a religious connotation, suggesting that the singer has failed to seek redemption and instead indulged in sinful behavior. The refrain "He knows, you know" echoes like a haunting chant, underscoring the sense of being exposed and judged.
The second and third verses of the song continue with the same grim and unsettling tone, describing the descent into a world of dependency and delusion. The "fast feed, crystal fever" references drug addiction, while the "chilling needles freeze emotion" metaphor suggests the anesthetizing effect of psychoactive substances. The allusion to the "blind leading the blind" illustrates the loss of control and direction that comes with addiction. The image of "walking with the dead" hints at the proximity to death and the aftermath of self-destructive actions.
The final verses of the song climax in a flurry of violent and bloody imagery, suggesting the singer's ultimate demise. The "slash wrists, scarlet fever" and "pumping arteries ooze their problems" allusions depict a violent act of self-harm and the resulting physical and psychological trauma. The references to the "analyst's questions" and the "father's lies" imply a failed attempt at seeking help and solace from authority figures. The final refrain ominously repeats the line "he's got problems" as if to suggest that the cycle of addiction and self-destruction is a shared condition that afflicts both the singer and the society.
Overall, "He Knows You Know" is a powerful and unsettling portrayal of the destructive nature of addiction and guilt. The lyrics use a combination of vivid metaphors, religious symbolism, and disturbing imagery to create a visceral and haunting atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
Light switch, yellow fever, crawling up your bathroom wall.
The constant use of drugs is like an addiction that slowly creeps up on you, and you can't stop it from spreading.
Singing psychedelic praises to the depths of the china bowl.
The high from the drugs is so intense that it's almost a spiritual experience, but it only ends up making you feel worse.
You've got venom in your stomach, You've got poison in your head.
The drugs are toxic to both your body and mind, and they're starting to take over.
You should have listen to the priest at the Confession when he offered you the sacred bread.
You should have listened to someone who could help you instead of turning to drugs for a solution.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know.
Your drug dealer knows that you're not really getting better, but he doesn't care as long as you keep buying from him.
Fast feed, crystal fever, swarming through a fractured mind.
The fast pace of drug use is causing your mind to break down, and you're becoming more and more addicted to the high.
Chilling needles freeze emotion, the blind shall lead the blind.
You're becoming numb to everything around you, and you're starting to associate with others who are also lost in their addiction.
When your conscience whispered, the vein lines stiffened; You were walking with the dead.
Even though part of you knew what you were doing was wrong, you kept doing it anyway to the point where you felt like there was no way out.
He's got experience, he's got experience, he knows you know.
Your drug dealer has been in this business for a long time and knows all the warning signs, but he doesn't care as long as you keep buying from him.
Slash wrists, scarlet fever. Crawl under your bedroom door.
The self-destructive behavior from drugs is causing you to harm yourself, both physically and mentally.
Pumping arteries ooze their problems through the gap that the razor tore.
Your drug use is causing severe health issues, and it's just making your problems so much worse.
You should have listened to your analyst's Questions when you lay on his leather bed.
You should have talked to someone who could help you deal with the root causes of your addiction.
Blank eyes, purple fever, streaming through the frosted panes.
The drugs are making you feel emotionless, and the world around you is starting to feel cold and distant.
You learned your lesson far too late, from the links in a chemist chain.
You didn't realize the severity of your addiction until it was too late, and you were already in over your head.
You should have stayed at home and talked With father, listen to the lies he fed.
You should have turned to your family for help instead of turning to drugs and continuing to believe the harmful lies in your head.
He knows, you know he's got experience. He's got experience, he knows you know.
Your drug dealer has seen countless people in your position and knows exactly what's happening, but he doesn't care as long as he's making money.
He knows, you know, he knows, you know, he knows, you know.
Your drug dealer knows that you're addicted and in trouble, but he's not going to stop selling to you as long as you keep buying from him.
But he's got problems, problems, problems.
Your drug dealer might be successful on the outside, but he has his own issues and problems as well.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN JELLYMAN, DEREK WILLIAM DICK, DIZ MINNETT, MARK KELLY, MICHAEL JAMES POINTER, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY
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Peter Ravakko
Does not get better than this ... goosebumps!
Martin Cummings
Words to this song means so much if you’ve been through addiction ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE LYRICS
Exposing The Business
Been through it and came out the other side luckily
Carlos M. de vasconcelllos
@Exposing The Business Same here. 25 years clean.🤝🙏
Carlos M. de vasconcelllos
I was thinking the same 😮. And I'1ve been through. Thank God I'm free. 25 years clean.🙏
Enrique Felix Berrio
3 days clean 🙌
Christophe Monié
so much like the studio version, it's amazing !
UnkleJohn84
its better
Cilie
@UnkleJohn84 Absolutely..much better.
Rafael Martin Meuldijk
my favorite band in the 80s ....this song makes me want to cry and at the same time to love