In the pensioner smog of Broadstairs, Kent, Wetenhall found himself in his new university halls, alone and band-less. Two weeks on and what he thought was just a passing idea amongst excitable new friends Joe Jeffcoate and Joe Nash became a sleepy seaside town’s worst nightmare.
Through honing their brand of angst pop and relentlessly touring in spite of their studies, Fish Tank have made a name for themselves on the British underground scene through their notoriously chaotic live show and having shared the stage with Alt-J, Tall Ships, Marmozets and Slaves amongst countless others.
The sound they create on record is as catching as their performances are infamous. Debut EP ‘Henry’ quickly garnered a lot attention on the Kent music scene. Its praise gained the band a place at BBC Kent Introducing's 4th birthday in Canterbury and even led to a slot on the stages at Reading and Leeds.
Their single ‘Friends’ is a supremely catchy disarray of pop melodies and aggressive instrumentation. The band released an EP in 2015.
Lily
Fish Tank Lyrics
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You've got to be somewhere else instead and I...
I get that I really do
But there's far more things I've to say to you
And it's just so unfair and undignified
That this is the way that you'll leave my side
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death that day
I'm frightened my dear
"Chin up son. Be anywhere but here"
I get that I really do
But there's far more things I've to say to you
And it's all so unfair and so ill timed
But this is the way that you'll leave my side
My friend Lily was in disguise when she said
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death that day
My friend Lily was in disguise when she said
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death...
Am I doing the right thing?
My friend Lily was in disguise when she said
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death that day
My friend Lily was in disguise when she said
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death that day
My friend lily was indisposed when she said
"Don't worry I'm comatosed and I will be together with you one day"
But I got one step closer to death...
The song "Lily" by Fish Tank is a heart-wrenching tribute to a friend named Lily whom the singer has lost. The lyrics express the singer's grief and frustration at losing their friend and the feeling of being unable to say everything they wanted to say before Lily's passing. The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer bids farewell to their friend, acknowledging that they have to be somewhere else but expressing their sadness and regret for not being able to say everything they wanted to.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant as the singer recalls Lily's words of comfort that she will be together with him one day. However, the irony of the situation is not lost on the singer, as he realizes that this comfort brings him one step closer to his own death. The second verse is particularly emotive as the singer expresses his fear and uncertainty about what is happening and asks if he is doing the right thing.
Overall, "Lily" is a moving testament to the memory of a lost friend, capturing the feelings of grief, regret, and the harshness of mortality.
Line by Line Meaning
So long my friend
Goodbye to my friend
You've got to be somewhere else instead and I...
I understand that you have to leave, but there are more things I want to talk to you about
I get that I really do
I understand and acknowledge
But there's far more things I've to say to you
There are many important things that I haven't had the chance to say yet
And it's just so unfair and undignified
It's not right and it lacks respect
That this is the way that you'll leave my side
It's unfortunate that we have to part ways like this
My friend Lily was in disguise when she said
My friend Lily was hiding something when she said
"Don't worry, It's just my time and I will be together with you one day"
She reassured me that it was her time to go and we will meet again
But I got one step closer to death that day
Her leaving made me feel more aware of my own mortality
I'm frightened my dear
I am scared, my beloved
"Chin up son. Be anywhere but here"
Stay strong and go anywhere else to avoid the pain
And it's all so unfair and so ill timed
Everything is unjust and happening at the wrong time
But this is the way that you'll leave my side
Unfortunately, this is how we will part ways
My friend lily was indisposed when she said
My friend Lily was unable to attend to me properly when she said
"Don't worry I'm comatosed and I will be together with you one day"
She assured me that even though she is unconscious, we will meet again
But I got one step closer to death...
Her words made me feel closer to death
Contributed by Tristan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sarah
One of my all time favourite songs, very glad I heard you on the radio once and that you can all play live <3
Luis Gianni
me encanta esta banda! tremenda armonía, melodías, arreglos..bueno, banda joven que me gusta mucho. saludos del otro lado del planeta!
Mac G
Absolute class.
David McIntyre
How the fuck is this band not more famous??? Or this song???