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.
Somebody Special
Fish Lyrics
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In a Victorian hand made frame
Signed backstage by a roadie in his name
She's got hemingway in her bedside table
And a pistol under a pillow beside her head
The bullets round her neck
She wants to wear suits
A cocktail waitress smokes gauloises blondes
She drinks frozen stolichnaya
She likes powders from Peru
She don't like no one to tell her what to do
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to wear suits
She's got a nasty reputation as a cruel dude
She likes japanese movies, she likes chinese food
She's got handmade patent leather shoes riding on her feet
She knows the lifestyle that she wants and she's willing to compete
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to wear suits
She put her mind to the classroom but outside
She learned more from giving head
She gave her innocence to someone that she once considered a close friend
She gave her hand to the quarterback on loan to the local football team
He gave his world as security, his heart as deposit on the dream
But, she wants to wear suits
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to wear suits
She's got a wedding ring
That's Cartier as far as you can tell
She threw it down the local wishing well
She'd lost it in the kitchen sink
Or in a desert motel room
The insurance claim just couldn't come too soon
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She's somebody special
Do you want to be somebody special
Could you be somebody special
Somebody special
The song "Somebody Special" by Fish is a vivid portrayal of a woman who is complex and multifaceted. The lyrics describe her various interests, desires, and experiences – from her love of David Bowie and Hemingway to her job as a cocktail waitress, her penchant for wearing suits, and her reputation as a "cruel dude." The woman in the song is clearly searching for something – she wants to be somebody special, and she's willing to go to great lengths to achieve that goal.
The lyrics also hint at some of the woman's more troubled experiences, such as her loss of innocence to a close friend and a failed marriage. It's clear that she's been through a lot, and yet she remains determined to become somebody special. Ultimately, the song is a reflection of the human desire for meaning and purpose – we all want to be somebody special, and we're all willing to pursue that goal in our own way.
Overall, "Somebody Special" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that captures the essence of the human condition. It's a reminder that everyone has a story, and that we all have the potential to be somebody special if we're willing to work hard and stay true to ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
She's got a photograph of David Bowie
In a Victorian hand made frame
Signed backstage by a roadie in his name
She treasures a picture of David Bowie in a vintage frame that was autographed by a backstage crew member in his name.
She's got hemingway in her bedside table
And a pistol under a pillow beside her head
The bullets round her neck
She keeps a book by Hemingway in her nightstand and a gun with bullets around her neck for protection.
She wants to wear suits
A cocktail waitress smokes gauloises blondes
She's been taking tips from tables for too long
She drinks frozen stolichnaya
She likes powders from Peru
She don't like no one to tell her what to do
She aspires to dress in suits rather than her current uniform as a cocktail waitress. She smokes cigarettes and drinks vodka, and has some interest in drugs. She dislikes being told what to do by others.
She's got a nasty reputation as a cruel dude
She likes japanese movies, she likes chinese food
She's got handmade patent leather shoes riding on her feet
She knows the lifestyle that she wants and she's willing to compete
She is known for her bad reputation and enjoys watching Japanese films and eating Chinese cuisine. She wears handmade shoes and is determined to achieve her desired lifestyle, no matter the cost.
She put her mind to the classroom but outside
She learned more from giving head
She gave her innocence to someone that she once considered a close friend
She gave her hand to the quarterback on loan to the local football team
He gave his world as security, his heart as deposit on the dream
But, she wants to wear suits
Although she originally focused on academics in school, she feels like she's learned more about life from sexual acts. She lost her virginity to a friend and also had a relationship with a football player who gave his all to support her. Despite all this, she still dreams of dressing in suits.
She's got a wedding ring
That's Cartier as far as you can tell
She threw it down the local wishing well
She'd lost it in the kitchen sink
Or in a desert motel room
The insurance claim just couldn't come too soon
She owned a valuable Cartier wedding ring that she either lost down a wishing well, in a sink or a motel room. She filed an insurance claim to have it replaced.
She wants to be somebody, be somebody, be somebody, somebody special
She's somebody special
She desires to become a unique and noteworthy individual while already recognizing she has some special qualities that set her apart.
Do you want to be somebody special
Could you be somebody special
Somebody special
The artist questions if the listener also wants to become somebody special and if they believe they have the potential to achieve it too.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID PATON, DEREK WILLIAM DICK, ROBIN BOULT
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