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.
Square Go
Fish Lyrics
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No photos of a family in my wallet
Got no ID, no credit cards, I don't exist
I never have, I never have
Raised in jungles I quickly learned to read the trees
Schooled in deserts I walk on shifting sands
Neutral shadows, unseen beneath a bed of leaves
I want a square go, square go
Square go, square go
My blood is ice, the temperatures rising
My soul a glacier, I move alone
A pilgrim's progress in a shadow world
I learned to sit in silence with my sounds
I want a square go, I want a square go
Square go
Tired of the loser I would be put down
I wanna punch back, fight back
I wanna slash, I wanna knife
I wanna just get back at this world
One day I want a level playing field
I just wanna see the world
Fight the world on my terms
Wanted to fight back
My blood is ice, the temperatures rising
My soul a glacier, I move alone, I move alone
Alone, alone
Fish's song "Square Go" is a powerful commentary on the challenges of life, particularly for those who find themselves struggling in a harsh world. The singer of the song is a soldier in the forever wars, a member of a nameless military force fighting an endless conflict. He is a man without attachments in many ways, with no photos of family or friends in his wallet and no identification or credit cards. He exists in a world where survival is paramount and loyalty is everything.
The song's vivid imagery paints a picture of a man forged in difficult circumstances. He was raised in jungles and schooled in deserts, learning to read the trees and walk on shifting sands. He is a shadow in a shadow world, waiting for the call to battle. The refrain of the song, "I want a square go," echoes his desire for a fair fight, a chance to take on the world on his own terms. He is tired of being a loser, of being put down by those more powerful than him. He wants to fight back, to slash and knife and punch his way to a level playing field.
Ultimately, Fish's "Square Go" is a song about the human need for agency, for the ability to shape our own destinies. The soldier in the song is a powerful symbol of the human quest for freedom and empowerment, and his struggle is one that resonates with listeners around the world. The song is a powerful reminder of the importance of standing up for ourselves and fighting for what we believe in, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a soldier in the forever wars
I am involved in a constant battle that seems to have no end.
No photos of a family in my wallet
I do not have any personal connection or attachment to anyone.
Got no ID, no credit cards, I don't exist
I do not have any official identification or existence that can be verified by others.
I never have, I never have
This has always been my reality.
Raised in jungles I quickly learned to read the trees
Growing up in tough conditions, I learned to adapt and survive by becoming attuned to my natural surroundings.
Schooled in deserts I walk on shifting sands
I have been trained to navigate and succeed in unstable and uncertain environments.
Neutral shadows, unseen beneath a bed of leaves
I can blend in and hide in the shadows, unnoticed by others.
I await the call, open frequency to the square go
I am waiting for my chance to engage in a fight or conflict that will be a fair, even contest.
I want a square go, square go
I yearn for a fair fight, with equal chances for both sides to win.
My blood is ice, the temperatures rising
I am becoming increasingly angry and ready to fight, but I am maintaining a calm exterior.
My soul a glacier, I move alone
I am emotionally distant and disconnected from others, and I operate independently.
A pilgrim's progress in a shadow world
I am moving towards my goal of finding a fair fight, but I operate in a world that is not easily seen or understood by others.
I learned to sit in silence with my sounds
I have trained myself to maintain inner peace and self-control when faced with adversity.
Tired of the loser I would be put down
I am sick of being treated like a failure or a victim.
I wanna punch back, fight back
I want to retaliate and defend myself against those who seek to harm me.
I wanna slash, I wanna knife
I want to use violent means to defend myself if necessary.
I wanna just get back at this world
I want to take revenge on the world that has treated me unfairly.
One day I want a level playing field
I hope to one day have a fair and equal opportunity to succeed.
I just wanna see the world
I aspire to see and experience more of the world beyond my current reality.
Fight the world on my terms
I want to engage with the world on my own terms, asserting my own power and control.
Wanted to fight back
I have a strong desire to defend myself and fight for what I believe in.
My blood is ice, the temperatures rising
My desire to fight and my anger is growing, even as I remain outwardly calm.
My soul a glacier, I move alone, I move alone
I am emotionally closed off and independent, moving towards my goals without needing or relying on others.
Alone, alone
I am completely isolated and self-sufficient, with no need for others.
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