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.
Lavender
Fish Lyrics
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When I heard the sprinklers whisper
Shimmer in the haze of summer lawns
Then I heard the children singing
They were running through the rainbows
They were singing a song for you
Well it seemed to be a song for you
The one I wanted to write for you, for you
When I am King, dilly dilly, you will be Queen
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A penny for your thoughts my dear
I.O.U. for your love, IOU for your love
Lavenders green, dilly dilly, lavenders blue
When you love me, dilly dilly, I will love you
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A penny for your thoughts my dear
IOU for your love, IOU for your love
For your love
The song "Lavender" by Fish is a beautiful love song with lyrics that unfold a story of dreaming, listening, and singing. The song begins with the singer walking in the park, dreaming of a spark, and hearing the sprinklers whisper. The singer then hears children singing and running through the rainbows. The lyrics offer a vivid description of the summer lawns as they shimmer in the haze, creating a dreamy and magical atmosphere. The singer is moved by what they hear and seems to find the perfect words for the song they've been wanting to write for their loved one.
The chorus of the song is a sweet proposal from the singer to their loved one. The lyrics state that when the singer becomes king, their loved one will be the queen. The song then goes on to express how much the singer values their loved one by offering a penny for their thoughts and an IOU for their love. The final part of the song repeats the chorus and offers an IOU for love. The lyrics are poetic and heartwarming as they convey the singer's love and devotion to their loved one.
Overall, the song "Lavender" is a beautiful piece of music that captures the essence of love and devotion. The lyrics blend together to form a story that is both dreamy and romantic. The song's melody is gentle and soothing, creating a mellow and relaxing atmosphere that is perfect for music lovers.
Line by Line Meaning
I was walking in the park dreaming of a spark
I was lost in thought, daydreaming about finding inspiration
When I heard the sprinklers whisper
I noticed the gentle sound of the sprinklers in the background
Shimmer in the haze of summer lawns
The surroundings seemed to glow in the summer sun
Then I heard the children singing
I became aware of the joyful sound of kids playing nearby
They were running through the rainbows
The children seemed carefree and happy as they dashed through the colorful water spraying from the sprinklers
They were singing a song for you
It felt like the children were singing a song dedicated to someone special
Well it seemed to be a song for you
It seemed like the song was meant for the person I was thinking about
The one I wanted to write for you, for you
The very same song I hoped to compose for that person
Lavenders blue, dilly dilly, lavenders green
A playful reference to the colors lavender and green, possibly symbolizing romantic feelings
When I am King, dilly dilly, you will be Queen
When I achieve my goals, you will be by my side as my partner and equal
A penny for your thoughts my dear
Share your thoughts with me, please
A penny for your thoughts my dear
Reinforcing the request to hear the loved one's thoughts
I.O.U. for your love, IOU for your love
I owe you everything for your love, and I am willing to give it all
Lavenders green, dilly dilly, lavenders blue
A playful reference to the colors lavender and green, possibly symbolizing romantic feelings
When you love me, dilly dilly, I will love you
I am willing to give love in return when it is given to me
A penny for your thoughts my dear
Another plea to hear the loved one's thoughts
A penny for your thoughts my dear
A final request to open up and share
IOU for your love, IOU for your love
A reminder of how much love is owed and how it will be reciprocated
For your love
A simple declaration of devotion
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: DEREK WILLIAM DICK, IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ruddy RONXIN
Avez-vous toujours des fleurs en papier dans le tiroir du bas avec votre dentelle belge
En les sortant chaque année pour voir les couleurs s'estomper?
Croyez-vous toujours aux contes de fées, aux créneaux de châteaux brillants À l'
abri des dragons qui se trouvent sous la colline?
Êtes-vous toujours une princesse russe sauvée par une danseuse gitane.
A tous ceux qui vous écoutent, est-ce une histoire que vous racontez?
Vous vivez une vie de fantaisie, votre journal de fiction romantique.
Tu ne vois pas que c'est difficile pour moi, peux-tu voir ce que j'essaie de dire?
C'est une excuse pour un gentleman alors je vais faire un pas sur le côté.
Peux-tu comprendre que je suis fatigué de danser?
Pour chaque pas en avant, nous faisons deux pas en arrière.
Peux-tu comprendre que je suis fatigué de danser?
Je sais que tu aimes toujours les valses à l'ancienne
Ton reflet dans le miroir avec lequel tu flirtes pendant que tu glisses sur le sol
Mais si je te disais que la musique est finie, voudrais-tu entendre
que ta carte de danse est vide qu'il n'y a vraiment personne?
Croyez-vous toujours au père Noël, qu'il y a un millionnaire
En regardant votre porte d'entrée avec une clé d'une vie que vous ne comprendrez jamais?
Tout ce que j'ai à offrir, c'est l'amour que j'ai, il est donné librement.
Tu verras sa valeur quand tu verras ce que j'ai essayé de dire.
C'est une excuse pour un gentleman alors je vais faire un pas sur le côté.
Peux-tu comprendre que je suis fatigué de danser?
Pour chaque pas en avant, je recule de deux pas.
Pouvez-vous comprendre qu'à partir de ce pas en avant, il
n'y a pas de retour en arrière?
Peux-tu comprendre que je suis fatigué de danser?
Nous avons fini de danser.
Shaun Shelly
Years ago, in the 90's, I was driving home and there was an announcement that Fish would be playing at a local pub. I live in Cape Town, South Africa, and apartheid had just ended. We were starved of international acts, and very few local people knew who Marillion was. Even though I thought I had misheard, a friend of mine and I went down to the pub and bought a drink. The band playing was a local band, and there were no signs advertising a massive star was playing that night, so we thought I'd heard wrong, but decided to finish our drinks. We got chatting to a couple of Scottish guys sharing our table - they wanted to know all the essential tourist venues in Cape Town. After about forty minutes, they stood up and said "well, got to go sing for our supper". That's when I realised we'd been talking to Fish and his guitarist. There were about 200 people, maximum, in Bertie's Landing, and we heard Fish sing all the great Marillion songs. My friend and I could not believe our luck.
Norma Merlo 🇦🇷
Wow, que sorpresa te habrás llevado!! Que afortunado eres! Cómo quisiera haber estado en tus zapatos!! 😀😀🤗
Benjamin Binder
Thanks! Your wonderful telling of your Fish surprise made me feel a little like I was there. Kinda like "Number one at the end of the bar!" Thanks.
TheMrzekerz Zekerz
Amen on you my friend..
Shaun Shelly
@Incheol Shin I'd never seen a picture, just listened to the music.
Incheol Shin
so you did not recognize him apparently.
Nicholas Dickens
I remember when A Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors came out. This song is simply devastating. Such a great album, such a great ballad.
Jonah Jojo The Man
A Vigil In A Wilderness Of Mirrors is better than virtually every Marillion record after Fish.
Betsie Van roekel
Fantastic
vapaa kommunismista
Fish, this is.