Pseudo Silk Kimono
Fish Lyrics


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Huddled in the safety of a pseudo silk kimono
Wearing bracelets of smoke, naked of understanding
Nicotine smears, long, long dried tears, invisible tears
Safe in my own words, learning from my own words
Cruel joke, cruel joke

Huddled in the safety of a pseudo silk kimono
A morning mare rides, in the starless shutters of my eyes
The spirit of a misplaced childhood is rising to speak his mind
To this orphan of heartbreak, disillusioned and scorned
A refugee, refugee





(Safe in the sanctuary, safe)

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Fish's song, "Pseudo Silk Kimono," paint a vivid picture of someone who feels safe within a fabricated identity or persona. This person is wrapped in a fake silk robe that provides a feeling of security but lacks understanding of their true self. The bracelets of smoke are a sign of addiction, symbolizing a person's self-destructive behavior or coping mechanism. The invisible tears represent a deep sadness that has been kept hidden for a long time, perhaps due to the person's inability to face their true emotions.


In the second verse, the morning mare ride is a metaphor for a terrifying experience or nightmare caused by the person's unresolved issues. The misplaced childhood spirit represents a part of the self that has been neglected or ignored, longing to be heard and acknowledged. The person depicted in the song is an orphan of heartbreak, disillusioned and scorned, a refugee from their own pain.


Overall, "Pseudo Silk Kimono" speaks of the importance of confronting one's true identity and emotions rather than hiding behind a false facade. It highlights the way addiction, trauma, and repression can keep a person trapped in a cycle of pain and detachment. The song urges listeners to find sanctuary in the truth and the courage to face what hurts.


Line by Line Meaning

Huddled in the safety of a pseudo silk kimono
I am finding refuge in a fake sense of security.


Wearing bracelets of smoke, naked of understanding
I am surrounded by smoke and confusion, and have no real knowledge of what's happening.


Nicotine smears, long, long dried tears, invisible tears
I have been crying for so long that my tears have dried up, and my sadness is now hidden from view.


Safe in my own words, learning from my own words
I am taking comfort in my own thoughts and writing, and hoping to learn from them.


Cruel joke, cruel joke
The situation I find myself in feels like a cruel joke.


A morning mare rides, in the starless shutters of my eyes
I am haunted by a painful memory that comes to me in my dreams every morning.


The spirit of a misplaced childhood is rising to speak his mind
I am reminded of a time in my childhood when I felt lost, and now those emotions are coming back to me.


To this orphan of heartbreak, disillusioned and scorned
I am feeling like an outcast, with no one to turn to for comfort.


A refugee, refugee
I have lost my sense of home and belonging, and now feel like a refugee.


(Safe in the sanctuary, safe)
I am trying to find safety and solace in my own mind, even when the world around me is uncertain and scary.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DEREK WILLIAM DICK, IAN MOSLEY, MARK KELLY, PETE TREWAVAS, STEVE ROTHERY

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