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.
Mr Buttons
Fish Lyrics
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At night deep in his hideaway, steals out of the monitor screen,
Looking good Mr Buttons, so you should Mr Buttons
He don`t have respect for authority, makes shadows in a rich man`s world,
Back doors are always available, no one ever gets hurt or killed,
Just a game Mr Buttons, feel no shame Mr Buttons
Always masks his exit, the systems always fail, he never leaves a trail
A surfing Highwayman making out the best he can
Watch your back Mr Buttons, on your tracks Mr Buttons,
Watch your tail Mr Buttons, on your trail Mr Buttons
He went down state Penitentiary, locked him up threw away the key,
In time they gave him the Library, access to the new PC...
Back on line Mr Buttons, doing fine Mr Buttons
Simple break and entry, he never hangs about too long, in and out the money`s gone,
Always masks his exit, the systems always fail, he never leaves a trail,
Holding up the Planet, a surfing Highwayman, making out the best he can,
That`s Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons,
Holding up the Planet, a surfing Highwayman, moving money just for fun,
Oh Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons
The song "Mr Buttons" by Fish is about a man who works in a factory during the day and is an expert in hacking and stealing money from computers at night. The lyrics describe his actions as being simple, efficient and without any guilt. He doesn't follow rules or laws, instead he makes his own rules and can easily break into systems and steal money without leaving a trace behind. He is called Mr Buttons, and the song portrays him as a skillful and charismatic thief. The society has no place for him, so he takes matters into his own hands and becomes a modern-day highwayman. Despite being caught and imprisoned, he continues his illegal activities after being allowed access to a computer in the library.
This song is a commentary on the attitudes and actions of individuals who feel neglected or ignored by society, who take to crime as a way to gain power and control over their own lives. It shows how technology can be used by people with the right skills to manipulate the world around them, and how too much power in the wrong hands can lead to disaster. Ultimately, the song leaves the listener with questions about the morality of Mr Buttons' actions and whether he should be seen as a villain or a hero.
Line by Line Meaning
He works shifts, days in the factory, prints chips for foreign PC`s,
Mr Buttons is a factory worker who works different shifts every day and manufactures chips for PCs that are sold internationally.
At night deep in his hideaway, steals out of the monitor screen,
At night, Mr Buttons gets busy sneaking out from the screen of the device he uses to breach security systems.
Looking good Mr Buttons, so you should Mr Buttons
Mr Buttons is confident and pleased with himself for being successful at hacking into security systems.
He don`t have respect for authority, makes shadows in a rich man`s world,
Mr Buttons doesn’t respect those in authority and operates in secret in the world of the wealthy.
Back doors are always available, no one ever gets hurt or killed,
Mr Buttons always gains access through available back doors without hurting anyone as his work is intended to be nonviolent.
Just a game Mr Buttons, feel no shame Mr Buttons
Mr Buttons sees hacking as an enjoyable activity and feels no guilt or remorse for his actions.
Simple break and entry, he never hangs about too long, in and out the money`s gone,
Mr Buttons' modus operandi is to enter the system and leave quickly after grabbing what he wanted, ensuring that no one comes to suspect him.
Always masks his exit, the systems always fail, he never leaves a trail
Mr Buttons always covers his tracks and ensures that he’s not caught. His actions are not traceable and don’t cause any disruptions in the system.
A surfing Highwayman making out the best he can
Mr Buttons operates like an outlaw who roams the virtual world taking what he wants and then vanishing without a trace.
Watch your back Mr Buttons, on your tracks Mr Buttons,
Being aware of potential risks and tailing a person like Mr Buttons closely is necessary to catch him in the act and prevent his criminal activities.
Watch your tail Mr Buttons, on your trail Mr Buttons
Mr Buttons also needs to be careful not to expose himself and get caught while hacking into systems.
He went down state Penitentiary, locked him up threw away the key,
Mr Buttons was apprehended and sent to prison doing hard time.
In time they gave him the Library, access to the new PC...
After some time in jail, Mr Buttons was allowed to use a computer in the prison library to learn and develop his skills
Back on line Mr Buttons, doing fine Mr Buttons
Mr Buttons gets released from prison and returns to his hacking endeavors.
Holding up the Planet, a surfing Highwayman, making out the best he can,
Mr Buttons takes pride in his hacking skills as he feels he can cause an impact on the world’s systems, living as a virtual outlaw surfing the web and doing his best despite the obstacles.
That`s Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons,
The repetition of 'Mr Buttons' glorifies his character, giving him an image of invincibility and power.
Holding up the Planet, a surfing Highwayman, moving money just for fun,
Mr Buttons' primary motivation for hacking is the pleasure he gets from it without thinking of the consequences.
Oh Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons, Mr Buttons
The repetition gives the impression that Mr. Buttons is an extraordinary character that stands out in the world of hacking.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANDREW GARDINER, DEREK DICK, MAIA SARI SHARP
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