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.
Question
Fish Lyrics
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When we`re knocking at the door
With a thousand million questions
About hate and death and war?
`cuz when we stop and look around us
There is nothing that we need
In a world of persecution
That is parting in its greed
Why do we never get an answer
When we`re knocking at the door?
Because the truth is hard to swallow
It`s like a wall of blood before...
It`s not the way that you say it when you do those things to me
It`s more the way that you mean it when you tell me what will be and when you stop and think about it
You won`t believe it`s true
That all the love you`ve been giving
Has all been meant for you I`m looking for someone to change my life
I`m looking for a miracle in my life
But if you could see what it`s done to me
To lose the love I knew
That safely leads me through...
Between the silence of the mountains and the crashing of the sea
There lies a land I once lived in
And she`s waiting there for me
But in the grey of the morning
My mind becomes confused
Between the dead, and the sleeping,
And the road that I must choose
I`m looking for someone to change my life
I`m looking for a miracle in my life
And if you could see what it`s done to me
To lose the love I knew
Could safely lead me to
The land that I once knew
The land as we grow old
The secrets of our soul
It`s not the way that you say it when you do those things to me
It`s more the way you really mean it when you tell me what will be
Why do we never get an answer
When we`re knocking at the door?
With a thousand million questions
About hate and death and war
But when we stop and look around us
There is nothing that we need
In a world of persecution
That is parting in its greed
Fish's "Question" is a song with deep thought-provoking lyrics that question humanity's inability to find answers to some of the world's most pressing problems. The song demands to know why we never get answers to our numerous questions about issues such as hate, war, and death, even when we knock on the door seeking them. The lyrics suggest that it's because the truth is hard to swallow, like a wall of blood blocking our way.
As the song progresses, the lyrics dig deeper into issues of love and loss, stating that all the love one gives is meant for oneself. The singer is looking for someone to change his life and lead him back to the once-familiar land, but he seems to be stuck in confusion as he struggles to choose between the dead and the sleeping, and the road he must take. The song ends by reiterating the opening lines, questioning why we never get answers to all our questions, only to realize that there is nothing we need in a world filled with persecution and greed.
Overall, the song is a reflection on the current state of the world, highlighting the growing cynicism and despair, the confusion, and search for answers in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do we never get an answer
Questioning why we never receive answers to our inquiries
When we're knocking at the door
When we're actively seeking answers
With a thousand million questions
With countless questions about various topics
About hate and death and war?
Topics including hate, death, and war
'Cuz when we stop and look around us
When we pause and observe our surroundings
There is nothing that we need
Realizing that we do not require anything else
In a world of persecution
Existing in a world full of oppression
That is parting in its greed
Where people are divided by their selfishness
Because the truth is hard to swallow
Answers to our questions may be difficult to accept
It's like a wall of blood before...
Creating a barrier that is difficult to overcome
It's not the way that you say it when you do those things to me
It's not merely the spoken words, but the emotions behind them
It's more the way that you mean it when you tell me what will be
The true meaning lies in the intent behind the words
And when you stop and think about it
Reflecting on our actions and what they truly mean
You won't believe it's true
The reality may be difficult to accept
That all the love you've been giving has all been meant for you
Realizing that we must love ourselves before we can truly love others
I'm looking for someone to change my life
Seeking someone to have a positive impact on one's life
I'm looking for a miracle in my life
Hoping for a stroke of good luck or a positive event in life
But if you could see what it's done to me
If others understood the effects of our situation
To lose the love I knew
Losing the love and happiness that was once present
That safely leads me through...
Guiding one through life's obstacles
Between the silence of the mountains and the crashing of the sea
The contrast of stillness and chaos in nature
There lies a land I once lived in
A place where one used to be happy and content
And she's waiting there for me
That place still holds a special meaning and longing
But in the grey of the morning
When one is feeling lost and uncertain
My mind becomes confused
Overwhelmed with conflicting thoughts and emotions
Between the dead, and the sleeping,
Between the state of being awake and asleep or life and death
And the road that I must choose
The difficult decision to be made
The land as we grow old
As we mature, our past memories and experiences become more significant
The secrets of our soul
The deepest thoughts and feelings within ourselves
Why do we never get an answer
Questioning why we never receive answers to our inquiries
When we're knocking at the door?
When we're actively seeking answers
With a thousand million questions
With countless questions about various topics
About hate and death and war
Topics including hate, death, and war
But when we stop and look around us
When we pause and observe our surroundings
There is nothing that we need
Realizing that we do not require anything else
In a world of persecution
Existing in a world full of oppression
That is parting in its greed
Where people are divided by their selfishness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Justin Hayward
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