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 Other Side of Me
Fish Lyrics
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Feluccas dancing, flirting on the swollen Nile,
Slowly touch the distance the meniscus of horizons a shimmering mirage
across the desert sands.
I follow silken threads in coral caves in soft suspension,
Blades of torches scything through the stagnant gloom,
Life's breath escapes like mercury, swarming to the ceiling
I sensed someone there, I turned around, it wasn't you,
I couldn't recognise at first just who it was, it had been a while,
It seems crazy after all that has been said and done,
I took a vow that we would never walk alone,
But here I am, eye to eye and face to face with the other side of me.
Where the doorways tempt my intrigue with another key of sunlight,
I am not afraid,
I nurse a steady heartbeat; the currency of breathing pays my way
toward new openings, In a life I used to know before.
First person singular, me, myself, I
First person singular, no tears left to cry,
I'm smiling deep inside, first person singular.
I wander through the archways of green and lush cathedrals,
barefoot on soft needles on the forest floor,
Awake inside a daydream, sombre meditation,
I only hear the whisper of the falling leaves.
It seems crazy after all that has been said and done,
I took a vow that we would never walk alone,
So here I am, eye to eye and face to face with the other side of me.
I lay on table mountain gazing down on endless ocean,
and I knew deep in my soul that I was not alone,
Heightened by the freedom of this new realisation,
the sun rose to the heavens through this crack of dawn. this crack of dawn.
I sensed someone there, I turned around, it wasn't you,
I couldn't recognise at first just who it was, it had been a while,
It seems crazy after all that has been said and done,
I took a vow that we would never walk alone,
So here I am, eye to eye and face to face with the other side of me.
The other side of me,
The other side of me,
On the other side of you
The song "The Other Side of Me" by Fish is a reflective and introspective piece that delves into the idea of self-discovery and realization. Fish talks about how he uncovers a part of himself that he never knew existed before. He describes being on a boat and feeling the tiller in his fingers, as he sees feluccas dancing on the Nile. He is surrounded by the beauty of the desert, with the horizon shimmering across the sands. Fish follows silken threads in coral caves, which leads him to another room where he encounters the "other side" of himself.
Fish speaks about how he took a vow that he and his partner would never walk alone, but he stands there face to face with the "other side" of himself. He goes through various experiences such as wandering through lush cathedrals and being barefoot on the forest floor. Fish lays on table mountain and gazes upon the endless ocean, feeling a deep sense of realization that he is not alone. He senses the presence of someone, turns around, and realizes it's not his partner. Instead, he realizes it's the "other side" of him that he had never known before.
In the end, Fish concludes that he is first person singular, there are no more tears left to cry, and he's smiling deep inside. The song overall depicts the process of self-discovery and coming to terms with oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
When the zephyrs pulse the sails I feel the tiller in my fingers,
I feel in control when everything around me is moving, like I'm steering a ship through the Nile.
Feluccas dancing, flirting on the swollen Nile,
The boats on the Nile seem to be moving rhythmically and teasingly.
Slowly touch the distance the meniscus of horizons a shimmering mirage across the desert sands.
As the horizon shimmers in the distance, it's almost like an illusion, hovering above the sand.
I follow silken threads in coral caves in soft suspension,
I move through the underwater caves like a suspended puppet, following the delicate threads of coral.
Blades of torches scything through the stagnant gloom,
The torches cut through the darkness in the cave, like blades slicing through murky water.
Life's breath escapes like mercury, swarming to the ceiling
Life seems fleeting and ethereal, like quicksilver rising to the top of a thermometer.
Silver serpents tunnel shadows to another room.
The light from the torches seems to create sinuous serpents of silver that slither into the darkness.
I sensed someone there, I turned around, it wasn't you,
I felt a presence behind me, but it wasn't the person I was expecting.
I couldn't recognise at first just who it was, it had been a while,
It took me a moment to realize who the person was, as we hadn't seen each other in a long time.
It seems crazy after all that has been said and done,
Despite all that's happened between us, it's still surprising to see this person again.
I took a vow that we would never walk alone,
I promised this person that we would always be together, no matter what.
But here I am, eye to eye and face to face with the other side of me.
Now, I'm standing face to face with a version of myself that I haven't seen in a long time, represented by this person.
Where the doorways tempt my intrigue with another key of sunlight,
I'm drawn to explore new opportunities and experiences that promise a brighter future.
I nurse a steady heartbeat; the currency of breathing pays my way toward new openings,
I stay calm and focused, letting my breath guide me toward new opportunities, like currency paying for a ticket to a new adventure.
In a life I used to know before.
This reminds me of a past life or version of myself that I'm trying to recapture or reconnect with.
First person singular, me, myself, I
I am the most important person in my life, and I need to take care of myself.
First person singular, no tears left to cry,
I've been through so much that I can't even cry anymore, I just have to keep moving forward.
I'm smiling deep inside, first person singular.
Despite everything, I'm happy with who I am and where I'm going in life, and I keep a positive attitude.
I wander through the archways of green and lush cathedrals,
I move through nature like it's a holy space, full of vibrant greenery and life.
barefoot on soft needles on the forest floor,
I feel a connection to the natural world, walking barefoot and feeling the soft needles beneath my feet.
Awake inside a daydream, sombre meditation,
Even though I'm daydreaming, it's a serious activity for me, almost like meditation.
I only hear the whisper of the falling leaves.
The only sound I hear is the gentle rustle of the falling leaves, like a soft lullaby.
I lay on table mountain gazing down on endless ocean,
I'm lying on a high point, looking out at a vast ocean that seems to go on forever.
and I knew deep in my soul that I was not alone,
Despite being physically alone, I feel a spiritual connection to everything around me, and I know I'm not really alone.
Heightened by the freedom of this new realisation,
This feeling of connection and freedom is making me feel alive and exhilarated in a new way.
the sun rose to the heavens through this crack of dawn. this crack of dawn.
As the sun rises, it creates a crack of light in the darkness, like a new beginning or opportunity.
The other side of me,
This phrase represents the different parts of myself that I'm discovering or reconnecting with throughout the song.
On the other side of you
This phrase could represent someone else in my life who's helping me discover new parts of myself.
Contributed by Maya G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.