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.
Plague of Ghosts Part 4: Waving at Stars
Fish Lyrics
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You cracked up too soon before the punchline hit home and at the
end of the joke did you notice that no-one was laughing with you.
You were out on your own,
Waving at trains, waving at cars, waving from bars, waving from
aeroplanes,
might as well be waving at stars,
You called out her name as the darkness hit home, raised up your
Zippo and opened the skies till the crowd melts away, at the end
of the day, you ran out of light,
Praying for rain, praying for signs, praying for time, praying
for endless night, might as well be wishing on stars
In Fish's song Plague of Ghosts Part 4: Waving at Stars, the lyrics delve into themes of loneliness, isolation, and the desperate search for connection. The first verse sets the tone as the singer laments someone who has "cracked up too soon" and is left standing alone without even the comfort of laughter from others. The repetition of "waving at" various objects - trains, cars, bars, airplanes - highlights the need for attention and recognition, even if it comes from inanimate objects. The line "might as well be waving at stars" suggests the futility of these gestures and the overall sense of hopelessness.
The second verse introduces a personification of darkness which the singer calls out to, again searching for some form of communication or connection. The use of a Zippo lighter to "open the skies" is a metaphorical representation of trying to break through the darkness but ultimately failing. The line "Praying for rain, praying for signs, praying for time, praying for endless night" reflects the desperation for something to change or offer relief, even if it means an endless state of darkness.
Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of profound sadness and loneliness, while also touching on the human desire for connection and the need to be seen and acknowledged.
Line by Line Meaning
You cracked up too soon before the punchline hit home and at the end of the joke did you notice that no-one was laughing with you.
You laughed too early, before the joke had reached its climax and nobody else found it funny - in fact, they didn't even laugh at all.
You were out on your own, Waving at trains, waving at cars, waving from bars, waving from aeroplanes, might as well be waving at stars,
You were alone, wistfully waving at passing things such as trains, cars, bars, and planes - but it was almost pointless, like waving at unreachable stars in the sky.
You called out her name as the darkness hit home, raised up your Zippo and opened the skies till the crowd melts away, at the end of the day, you ran out of light,
As the night grew darker, you cried out for the one you loved, and lifted your Zippo lighter to the sky as if to part the clouds and make them disappear. But eventually, the flame of your lighter could no longer stay lit.
Praying for rain, praying for signs, praying for time, praying for endless night, might as well be wishing on stars
You were desperate for a change in circumstances, whether it be in the form of rain, a sign, more time, or even eternal darkness - but it was as futile as hoping for something impossible, like a wish upon a star.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.