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.
Tiki 4
Fish Lyrics
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Snow leopards hide amongst her hills,
The bong billows clouds up to the ceiling
Fresh stars day-glo in the night.
Mai-Tais at the bar, she only sees charlie at weekends,
The cocktail monkeys are climbing, a tower is chiming, faraway.
Micha is smiling back in Tiki 4
One eye is all that is needed to be king of all he surveys,
Grandmaster, apprentice of architects
Design curves where others leave trails
It's freaking you out as you search for the lock on the door
Pillars of smoke are guiding you back to the floor
Back to Tiki 4
Tiki 4
Tiki 4
And the darkness zips up the city like a body bag
The good citizens are lying asleep in their beds dreaming of the day ahead
Meanwhile we're back in Tiki 4.
Tiki 4
Tiki 4
Back in Tiki 4
Renee is curled up on the sofa
Judy scratches away at her scars
Loud lines that were only a whisper
Too weak for the angels to hear
But she's proud, she got the respect of her mother
She didn't waver, straight down the lines and out of sight
Judy woke up in Tiki 4
Back in Tiki 4
And the darkness zips up the city just like a body bag
The good citizens are lying asleep in their beds dreaming of the day ahead
Meanwhile we're back in Tiki 4.
Tiki 4
Back in Tiki 4
Writing graffiti on the moon
Graffiti on the moon
Writing graffiti on the moon
Fish's song "Tiki 4" describes a utopian sanctuary where people can escape from the stresses of everyday life. The song begins with a description of a queen who rules over the mountains and the snow leopards who live there. In this paradise, people can relax and enjoy a Mai Tai at the bar, while the cocktail monkeys climb and the stars shine brightly in the sky.
In this sanctuary, there is a man who is a grandmaster and an apprentice of architects, who designs curves where others leave trails. His presence is so overwhelming that it "freaks you out" as you search for the lock on the door. Eventually, the song introduces two women, Renee and Judy. Renee is curled up on the sofa while Judy scratches away at her scars. The lyrics suggest that they have had a difficult past, but they have found a sense of belonging and pride in Tiki 4.
Overall, "Tiki 4" is an escape from reality, a place where people can find refuge from the stresses of daily life. The lyrics are evocative and dreamlike, and the sense of calm and tranquility is palpable. The song is a reminder to slow down and take the time to appreciate life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
She holds court, queen of all the mountains
She is an authoritative figure, reigning supreme over the lofty peaks.
Snow leopards hide amongst her hills,
Her domain is home to rare and elusive wildlife, like the snow leopard.
The bong billows clouds up to the ceiling
Smoke rises from a water pipe, creating thick clouds that fill the room.
Fresh stars day-glo in the night.
Brightly shining stars stand out against the dark night sky.
Mai-Tais at the bar, she only sees charlie at weekends,
Drinks are being served, and she only spends time with Charlie on weekends.
The cocktail monkeys are climbing, a tower is chiming, faraway.
People are drinking and partying, while a distant clock tower chimes in the background.
Micha is smiling back in Tiki 4
Micha is happy and enjoying the atmosphere in Tiki 4.
One eye is all that is needed to be king of all he surveys,
A single glance is enough for someone to assert their dominance over all they see.
Grandmaster, apprentice of architects
An expert in their field, learning and perfecting their craft over time.
Design curves where others leave trails
Creating artistic and innovative designs, leaving a lasting impact where others fail to do so.
It's freaking you out as you search for the lock on the door
The sense of unease is overwhelming as you try to find a way to escape the situation.
Pillars of smoke are guiding you back to the floor
A smokescreen of confusion is leading you back to reality, bringing you back down to earth.
Renee is curled up on the sofa
Renee is relaxing on the couch, perhaps tired or feeling vulnerable.
Judy scratches away at her scars
Judy is coping with past emotional pain by physically hurting herself.
Loud lines that were only a whisper
Words spoken in hushed tones suddenly become loud and inescapable, echoing in the mind.
Too weak for the angels to hear
Even the divine cannot comprehend the depth of your pain and anguish.
But she's proud, she got the respect of her mother
She takes pride in having earned the admiration and respect of her mother.
She didn't waver, straight down the lines and out of sight
She remained steadfast in her convictions and moved forward without hesitation.
Judy woke up in Tiki 4
Judy found herself in Tiki 4, perhaps using it as a refuge from her troubles.
Writing graffiti on the moon
Engaging in an impossible and fantastical endeavor, expressing oneself in a way that feels transcendent.
Graffiti on the moon
The act of leaving a personal mark on something far beyond reach, a symbol of creative and individual freedom.
Meanwhile we're back in Tiki 4.
Despite the busy and chaotic world outside, we are safely nestled in Tiki 4, enjoying its refuge.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ARTHUR SMITH, DEREK WILLIAM DICK, JOHN WESLEY DEARTH III
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