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.
The Lost Plot
Fish Lyrics
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But my head was in the clouds, chasing dragons.
I thought I could fly on wings of desire,
didn't realise how far I could fall,
How low I could crawl,
Snakes and ladders, a world of snakes and ladders, snakes and ladders,
a victim of my vanity, too proud,
I never saw it coming.
I was blinded by light but the vision had died,
I'd forgotten in time just what I was fighting for,
I'd forgotten who's side I was on, the difference between right and wrong,
I was out of my depth, going out of my mind,
going down in a field where no prisoners are taken, no quarter is given,
The writing was small, it burned on the wall,
I'd sold out my soul for what it was worth,
I'd lost the plot, my number was up, the game was over,
Snakes and ladders, a world of snakes and ladders, snakes and ladders.
"The Lost Plot" by Fish is a song that explores the theme of losing one's way and succumbing to the temptations and pressures of life. The lyrics describe a narrator who once had lofty ambitions and dreams, but eventually becomes caught up in the pursuit of pleasure and power. The line "The plot was lost or so I found, I went in search of higher ground" suggests that the singer realizes they have lost sight of their original goals and seeks something greater. However, their head remains "in the clouds, chasing dragons," indicating a tendency to escape reality and engage in fantasies or illusions.
The song also touches on the consequences of arrogance and ego. The singer proclaims themselves as the "king of the crowd" and a victim of their own vanity, which leads to their downfall. They become disconnected from their true purpose and values, forgetting what they were fighting for and whose side they were on. This ultimately leaves them feeling lost, out of their depth, and unable to distinguish between right and wrong.
The repeated reference to "snakes and ladders" symbolizes the unpredictable ups and downs of life and the constant struggle to navigate through various challenges and temptations. The singer realizes that they have been playing this game, but it has led them astray and contributed to their downfall.
Overall, "The Lost Plot" serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of losing sight of one's true purpose and succumbing to vanity and distractions. It reminds listeners of the importance of staying grounded, maintaining one's values, and being mindful of the choices made along the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The plot was lost or so I found, I went in search of higher ground
I believed that I had lost my way or purpose, so I embarked on a quest for something more meaningful.
But my head was in the clouds, chasing dragons
However, I was living in a fantasy world, pursuing unrealistic aspirations.
I thought I could fly on wings of desire, didn't realise how far I could fall
I believed that my ambitions would lift me up, but I failed to grasp the potential magnitude of the failure awaiting me.
How low I could crawl
I discovered that I was capable of sinking to a level of great desperation and degradation.
Snakes and ladders, a world of snakes and ladders, snakes and ladders
My journey became like a game of unpredictable ups and downs, constantly encountering obstacles and setbacks.
I was shouting too loud, king of the crowd, a victim of my vanity, too proud
I was arrogantly craving attention, positioning myself as the leader amongst others, but it eventually became clear that my pride was blinding me.
I never saw it coming
I was completely unaware of the impending consequences of my actions.
I was blinded by light but the vision had died
Although I was exposed to a promising opportunity, I failed to recognize that it was actually devoid of any true purpose or meaning.
I'd forgotten in time just what I was fighting for
Over time, I had lost sight of the cause or objective that I once passionately fought for.
I'd forgotten who's side I was on, the difference between right and wrong
I had become disoriented and confused about my values, unable to distinguish between what was morally right or wrong.
I was out of my depth, going out of my mind, going down in a field where no prisoners are taken, no quarter is given
I found myself in a situation that exceeded my capabilities, losing my sanity and descending into a harsh environment where there was no mercy or compromise.
The writing was small, it burned on the wall, I'd sold out my soul for what it was worth
The warning signs were subtle, but they marked the irreversible damage I had caused by compromising my integrity for insignificant gains.
I'd lost the plot, my number was up, the game was over
I had completely lost my way, reached the point of no return, and realized that my situation was irreparable.
Snakes and ladders, a world of snakes and ladders, snakes and ladders
Once again emphasizing the tumultuous nature of my journey, filled with unpredictable obstacles and setbacks.
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