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 (βThe Fishβ), 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 Lucassenβs (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.
No Dummy
Fish Lyrics
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Me, I'm a screwball, tired of being put down
Tired of being shot down
I'm gonna put some ink on the white sheets
Gonna put some blood on the white sheets
Me, I'm no dummy
Me, I wear colours bright and righteous
Serve them with honour
Gonna be the guy in the white suit
Gonna get my hands on the white suit
'cause me, I'm no dummy
Ducking and diving, thieving and lying, scrounging and sciving, surviving
Ducking and diving, thieving and lying, scrounging and sciving
Ducking and diving, me no dummy just surviving
Me, I got muscle, no qualifications needed to hustle
Me, I'm a killer ready for the role of the serial killer
Gonna get my hands on the white suit
Ready for the fitting of the white suit
'cause me I'm no dummy
Ducking and diving, thieving and lying, scrounging and sciving, surviving
Ducking and diving, thieving and lying, scrounging and sciving
Ducking and diving, me no dummy just surviving
I am just surviving look at me no dummy
I'm gonna shoot down the shopping mall gonna get me a name
When they catch me all dressed up I'm gonna blow them away
I'm gonna blow them away
The lyrics of Fish's song "No Dummy" are a depiction of a person who is tired of being looked down upon, and who wants to make a name for themselves. The singer sees themselves as a "nothin' double zero," but they are determined to do something significant with their life. They are tired of being "put down" and "shot down" by others, and they want to make their mark.
The singer sees themselves as a "screwball," but they wear "colours bright and righteous" and serve them with honour. They consider themselves a "weapon" and a "gun for hire" who teaches lessons. They want to get their hands on a "white suit," which symbolizes power and success. They are not afraid to engage in illegal behaviour, such as "thieving and lying," in order to survive and achieve their goals.
The singer sees themselves as a "killer" who is ready to take on the role of a "serial killer." They want to "shoot down the shopping mall" in order to gain notoriety and a name for themselves. They are willing to go to extreme lengths to achieve their goals, even if it means blowing people away. In the end, the singer is determined to be no dummy, but a survivor who will do whatever it takes to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Me, I'm a nothin' double zero trying to do something
I have no social status or power, but I am striving to make a difference.
Me, I'm a screwball, tired of being put down
I am eccentric and fed up with being devalued by others.
Tired of being shot down
I am weary of being rejected and criticized by others.
I'm gonna put some ink on the white sheets
I'm going to express myself in creative ways that cannot be ignored.
Gonna put some blood on the white sheets
I will not shy away from the harsh realities of life and will confront them head-on.
Me, I'm no dummy
I may have gone through hardships, but I am no fool.
Me, I wear colours bright and righteous
I have a strong sense of morality and express it boldly.
Serve them with honour
I conduct myself with dignity and respect for others.
Me, I'm a weapon, a gun for hire teaching the lesson
I am capable of causing damage and will use that power to teach others a lesson.
Gonna be the guy in the white suit
I aspire to be someone in a position of power and privilege.
Gonna get my hands on the white suit
I will do whatever it takes to attain that position of power and privilege.
'cause me, I'm no dummy
My determination and ambition are not to be underestimated.
Ducking and diving, thieving and lying, scrounging and sciving, surviving
I have been forced to resort to unscrupulous means to survive and thrive.
Me, I got muscle, no qualifications needed to hustle
I have physical strength and don't need a high level of education or credentials to succeed.
Me, I'm a killer ready for the role of the serial killer
I am willing to embrace violence and destruction to achieve my goals.
Gonna get my hands on the white suit
I am determined to attain the position of power and privilege that comes with the white suit.
Ready for the fitting of the white suit
I am eager and prepared to take on that role of power and privilege.
'cause me I'm no dummy
My intelligence and cunning should not be underestimated.
I am just surviving look at me no dummy
I am only able to get by because of my resourcefulness and perseverance.
I'm gonna shoot down the shopping mall gonna get me a name
I am willing to commit violent acts to make a name for myself.
When they catch me all dressed up I'm gonna blow them away
Even when apprehended, I will not give up without a fight.
I'm gonna blow them away
I am intent on causing chaos and destruction, regardless of the consequences.
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEREK WILLIAM DICK, JAMES CASSIDY, ROBIN BOULT
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