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.
Incommunicado
Fish Lyrics
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But I got problems with my memory ever since I got a winner in the fame game
I'm a citizen of Legoland travellin' Incommunicado
And I don't give a damn for the Fleet Street aficionados
But I don't want to be the back page interview
I don't want launderette anonymity
I want my hand prints in the concrete on Sunset Boulevard
I'm a Marquee veteran, a multi-media bonafide celebrity
I've got an allergy to Perrier, daylight and responsibility
I'm a rootin' tootin' cowboy, a Peter Pan with street credibility
Always making the point with the dawn patrol fraternity
Sometimes it seems like I've been here before
When I hear opportunity kicking in my door
Call it synchronicity call it de ja vu
I just put my faith in destiny it's the way that I choose
But I don't want to be a tin can tied to the bumper of a wedding limousine,
Or currently residing in the where-are-they-now file
A toupe on the cabaret scene
I want to do adverts for American Express cards
And talk shows on prime time TV,
A villa in France
My own cocktail bar
And that's where you're gonna find me
Incommunicado
Sometimes it seems like I've been here before
When I hear opportunity kicking in my door
Call it synchronicity call it de ja vu
I just put my faith in destiny it's the way that I choose
Incommunicado
It's the only way
Incommunicado
The song "Incommunicado" by Fish is a commentary on fame and the downsides that come with it. The first verse speaks to the loss of personal connections that come with being famous. The singer would like to meet someone but can't remember their name, and this implies that fame has made his life so busy that he can't take the time to remember important details about people he meets. He refers to himself as a "citizen of Legoland," which is a metaphor for a realm of fantasy and make-believe, suggesting that fame has disconnected him from reality. The singer also declares that he doesn't care for "Fleet Street aficionados," which are people who work in journalism, another commentary on how fame attracts unwanted attention.
In the second verse, the singer discusses his desire for fame but on his own terms. He wants to be remembered forever, with his handprints in concrete and a dummy in Tussauds (a reference to the famous wax museums). He expresses his reluctance to fade into the background or become a has-been; his goal is to remain relevant in show business. However, he also recognizes that fame has its limitations, such as being perceived as a "tin can tied to the bumper of a wedding limousine." The final lines of the song emphasize the importance of being "incommunicado," or disconnected from the world, as the only way to maintain control over one's image and avoid the pitfalls of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd be really pleased to meet you if only I could remember your name
I have difficulties with retaining people's names after achieving fame.
But I got problems with my memory ever since I got a winner in the fame game
My success in the industry has negatively affected my memory skills.
I'm a citizen of Legoland travellin' Incommunicado
I'm traveling incognito and do not want to be bothered by the press.
And I don't give a damn for the Fleet Street aficionados
I do not care about the journalists of the mainstream British press.
But I don't want to be the back page interview
I don't want to be featured in less important parts of newspapers.
I don't want launderette anonymity
I don't settle for a life of complete obscurity.
I want my hand prints in the concrete on Sunset Boulevard
I aspire to leave a permanent mark in entertainment history.
A dummy in Tussauds you'll see. Incommunicado
You'll see my wax figure in Madame Tussauds, but currently, I'm avoiding contact with the press.
I'm a Marquee veteran, a multi-media bonafide celebrity
I have been in the entertainment industry for a long time and have earned my celebrity status in more than one field.
I've got an allergy to Perrier, daylight and responsibility
I'm jokingly saying I'm allergic to expensive water, daytime, and accountability.
I'm a rootin' tootin' cowboy, a Peter Pan with street credibility
I present myself as both a fearless cowboy and a timeless youth with credibility in the streets.
Always making the point with the dawn patrol fraternity
I'm always vocalizing my opinions with the people I work with, especially in the morning.
Sometimes it seems like I've been here before
I get a sense of déjà vu in my life.
When I hear opportunity kicking in my door
I recognize a chance for success when it presents itself.
Call it synchronicity, call it de ja vu
I attribute these moments of coincidence to fate.
I just put my faith in destiny it's the way that I choose
I depend on destiny as I prefer to let my life unfold on its own.
But I don't want to be a tin can tied to the bumper of a wedding limousine
I don't want to be a forgotten object, metaphorically tied to the limelight and the glamour of celebrity weddings.
Or currently residing in the where-are-they-now file
I don't wish to be known as a has-been in the future.
A toupe on the cabaret scene
I don't want to be performing with a wig on for my declining career.
I want to do adverts for American Express cards
I aspire to commercials for high-end credit cards.
And talk shows on prime time TV
I'm hoping to guest on big-time TV shows.
A villa in France
I want to own a luxurious house in France.
My own cocktail bar
I want to own a high-end bar.
And that's where you're gonna find me, Incommunicado
I plan to be MIA while enjoying my luxurious life.
Incommunicado, it's the only way
I cannot live a life of privacy and extravagance if I'm constantly reachable and accessible.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jay Daugherty, Patti Lee Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weinhara
I'm a hard core fan of Genesis but I felt very happy when I found Marillion, cause they went on with prog rock in times when it was out of fashion. Me as a musican is listinig to a lot of different styles, worn out, up to date or beyond. I was very happy to get the vinyl of this Song, then in London in 87. Still love it and yes, I love Fish!
@patepulkkinenvtec2403
This is a song which should by all means be irresistable for a Genesis fan. I mean, that keyboard riff and especially the solo could very well have been a section in the solo of Cinema Show.
@garetholdman
This is one of those songs... No matter how shit your life and be depressed as fuck. You can't help but smile and feel like a king.
@vennootje
Absolutely everything in this song is spot on. The rhythm section is on it like a couple of cheetahs chasing a gazelle, the synths are fantastically everywhere, the guitars are screaming, the production makes it all sound wonderful. But, as always with Fish, it's his lyrics and vocals that take it up to an incredible level.
@millezenith
Candidate to the greatest lyrics in the history of rock!
@grijoh
This is one of the most accelerating songs ever made !!
@pirx2
try Turn me on by The Tubes :-)
@ellenfiten3816
This is sooooo cool, I still miss "Fish" ...💝💝💝💝💖💖💖💖💖💖😍😍😍😍😍😍😙😙😙😙😙😙
@mrcrazyjonpresents4312
He has his own show on Planet Rock Tuesday nights 7 or 8 pm
@adamstachura3844
Mój pierwszy koncert w życiu. 1987. Marillion tylko z Fisz'em. Czy ktoś jeszcze pamięta, " akcję " przy White Russian? Piękne czasy. Pozdrawiam wszystkich co byli i pamiętają. Magic night.