Both of Fish & Roses' records are excellent. The full-length We Are Happy to Serve You may be a better introduction than the seven-song Fish & Roses, since it includes the classic "Hillbilly in a Can" (Georgia-born Garner's best recorded vocal turn) and a wide selection of other post-beat hoot. Those looking for Rick Brown's coolest singing, however, are advised to seek out Noisy Champs by Les Batteries, his drum trio with Etron Fou's Guigou Chenevier and Charles Hayward (of Quiet Sun/This Heat fame). On this singular LP, Rick howls a cover of Harry Partch's "The Letter" that is absolutely breathtaking.
[Byron Coley]
Postcard
Fish & Roses Lyrics
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it was good to hear your voice,
but harder to hear you laugh.
I had to choke back tears when you said
you were okay with this.
And it seems that this experiment
Isn't going quite the way I planned.
And I'll say,
"It's not enough for me
to keep a tight grip on the phone.
This line can give only so much slack,
before you're hearing my dial tone."
You and I agreed to give it time
and I thought that this was helping at first.
But every minute away from you
just pushed me further away.
And it seems that this experiment
Isn't going quite the way I planned.
[Chorus]
I know I promised the world to you,
but now I'm halfway across the world
from you.
It's not enough for me.
I've got to live for me yeah.
For me, yeah.
The lyrics to Fish & Roses's song "Postcard" express the mixed emotions and challenges that arise in a long-distance relationship. The singer initially feels comforted when they receive a phone call from their partner, but the distance becomes more evident as they struggle to hear their partner's laughter. The singer tries to hold back tears upon hearing their partner's acceptance of their situation, showing that they are not fully satisfied with the arrangement. The singer realizes that their experiment of being apart is not going as planned, perhaps indicating that they had hoped for a different outcome.
The chorus highlights the singer's desire for more connection and intimacy. They express that merely holding onto the phone, metaphorically representing the relationship, is not enough to sustain them. The line "before you're hearing my dial tone" indicates the fear of losing communication and being left with silence, underlining their longing for a deeper relationship.
The second verse reveals that both parties agreed to give the relationship time, suggesting that they believed it would help. However, the singer confesses that being away from their partner only serves to push them further apart. The repeated realization that the experiment is not going as they had anticipated deepens their sense of disappointment.
The closing lines emphasize the singer's realization that promises and good intentions are not enough to sustain a relationship. They acknowledge the physical distance between them and express their need to prioritize their own happiness and personal growth.
Overall, "Postcard" portrays the complexities of a long-distance relationship, the longing for deeper connection, and the struggle to maintain intimacy despite physical separation.
Line by Line Meaning
When you called
When you reached out to me
it was good to hear your voice,
hearing your voice brought me joy
but harder to hear you laugh.
but I struggled to feel the same happiness when hearing you laugh
I had to choke back tears when you said
I had to hold back my emotions when you expressed
you were okay with this.
that you were accepting of our situation.
And it seems that this experiment
And it appears that this attempt
Isn't going quite the way I planned.
is not developing as I envisioned.
And I'll say,
And I will admit
"It's not enough for me
"It is not sufficient for me
to keep a tight grip on the phone.
to simply hold onto the phone tightly.
This line can give only so much slack,
This connection can only provide limited flexibility,
before you're hearing my dial tone."
before you hear the sound indicating the end of our conversation.
You and I agreed to give it time
We both decided to be patient
and I thought that this was helping at first.
and initially, I believed that it was beneficial.
But every minute away from you
However, every moment apart from you
just pushed me further away.
simply drove me further apart.
I know I promised the world to you,
I am aware that I made grand promises to you,
but now I'm halfway across the world
but now I find myself in a completely different part of the world
from you.
far away from you.
It's not enough for me.
It is inadequate for me.
I've got to live for me yeah.
I must prioritize my own well-being.
For me, yeah.
For myself, yes.
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Ken Scaletta
French Postcards is actually pretty funny. Funny how Gene dinged that for not being realistic but gave a thumbs up to Fish That Saved Pittsburgh which is as about as realistic as SpongeBob Squarepants.
geoycs
The Rose is awesome!!
acholl980
9:45 Funny Gene talks about their Chicago team is lousy. That was before a guy named Michael Jordan came along.
Vincent Williams
A fish that saved Pittsburgh looks funny
THE ESSENTIALS!
No it doesn't. And its not.
crossaffliction
A little disconcerting in that the only movie covered here is Gene's "dog" pick, Killer Fish, and then only the MST3K version.
Finn Sterling
Came here to say this. The MST3k version of KILLER FISH is fantastic.
(And don't know if you've seen it, but DEMON HUNTER is up on YouTube; it's a recently released MST3k flick--with Joel as the human host! Watched it on Saturday and really liked it.)
warrior v
Bette midler badass