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.
Jack and Jill
Fish Lyrics
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Me and my old lady just bought some room with a view
We kept our options open it was the only way we could deal
Living life on our own terms we took a house on the hill
But if it all comes tumbling down, a dream get broken
But souls stay sound, we can hold our heads high
And look back with no shame
Cos where do you go at the end of the day
When your world comes tumbling down
Can you climb to your feet, wipe the tears from your eye
'Cause its only the foot of a hill.
Some people take a mortgage down on memory lane
Hide their heads in the sand and hope their troubles go away
Detach themselves from living a life that they can never afford
Lock their hearts and their spirits behind heavy golden doors
But if it all comes tumbling down, a dream gets broken
But do your souls stay sound, Can you hold your heads up
And look back with no shame?
With a conscience as clear as your ideals and aims
Where will you go at the end of the day
When your world comes tumbling down
Can you climb to your feet, wipe the tears from your eye?
Can you climb your way back up the hill?
Fish's song "Jack and Jill" is an insightful commentary on the struggles of living the American Dream, told from the perspective of a couple who have just bought a house on a hill. The song's first verse sets the scene for the couple's excitement and pride in achieving their dream. However, the following verse takes a much darker turn as the lyrics ask the listener to consider what happens when that dream is shattered. The chorus repeats the question "Where do you go at the end of the day, when your world comes tumbling down?"
The second verse delves deeper into the theme of financial struggle, portraying those who take out mortgages they cannot afford as people who have "locked their hearts and their spirits behind heavy golden doors." The lyrics suggest that one's ability to weather financial hardship is tied to their principles and self-awareness. The chorus repeats, asking if one can climb back up the hill after their world has come tumbling down.
The song's message is clear: the American Dream can be a powerful force, but it is not without its pitfalls. The lyrics encourage listeners to approach their dreams with caution and to prioritize their ideals and values over material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my old lady we got a dream coming true
My partner and I have a dream that we are fulfilling.
Me and my old lady just bought some room with a view
We recently purchased a home with a scenic view.
We kept our options open it was the only way we could deal
We remained flexible in order to cope with unexpected circumstances.
Living life on our own terms we took a house on the hill
We have chosen to live life as we see fit and moved into a house on a hill.
But if it all comes tumbling down, a dream get broken
If our dream falls apart, we will be disappointed.
But souls stay sound, we can hold our heads high
However, we will maintain our composure and self-respect.
And look back with no shame
We will have no regrets about what we have done in the past.
With a conscience as clear as our ideals and aims
We will have a clear conscience because we have followed our principles and goals.
Cos where do you go at the end of the day
At the end of the day, where can you go?
When your world comes tumbling down
When your life falls apart around you.
Can you climb to your feet, wipe the tears from your eye
Can you stand up, dry your tears and face the challenges ahead?
'Cause its only the foot of a hill.
Because the difficult part is just the beginning.
Some people take a mortgage down on memory lane
Some people take on debt by living in the past.
Hide their heads in the sand and hope their troubles go away
They ignore their problems and hope they disappear.
Detach themselves from living a life that they can never afford
They separate themselves from living within their means.
Lock their hearts and their spirits behind heavy golden doors
They close themselves off from their emotions and experiences.
Where will you go at the end of the day
Where will you end up when it's all said and done?
Can you climb your way back up the hill?
Can you find your way back to success after falling down?
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.