1. An electronic/nu … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three bands which use this name:
1. An electronic/nu jazz duo from South Africa
2. An alternative rock band from Germany
3. A rock band from Canada
4. An indie jazz band from Japan
1. Goldfish is a live electronic act from Cape Town, South Africa. The two members Dominic Peters and David Poole are jazz musicians who met while studying music at university. They recorded their first album - ''Caught in the Loop'' - themselves, with little more than a double bass, a saxophone and a couple of synths. This self-released album led to a cult following and numerous hits in their home country, where they have been voted best live act, and are known as the 'Fishies' to their fans.
Goldfish have taken their live act across the globe, including opening for Fatboy Slim, Mr Scruff, The Audio Bullys, Paul van Dyk, Pete Tong and Stereo MC's. 'Re-invention of the DJ' is a phrase that has been used to describe their combination of live instruments such as double bass, saxophones, keyboards, flute, and vocals; with samplers, effects, synths, and freeform improvisation.
Goldfish's second album was signed to Pacha. ''Perceptions of Pacha'', released at Miami's Winter Music Conference March 2008, features 10 new tracks and the international release includes a second disc with a live performance video and remixes by top DJs from around the world. The band toured the US and Europe during 2008, and held a 4 month Friday night summer residency at super-club Pacha Ibiza.
Their website is www.goldfishlive.com.
2. The second Goldfish is located in Berlin/Germany. Their style is most likely labeled as "Alternative" - the influences reach from Eels, Breeders, Wipers and PJ Harvey up to Portisheadβ¦
The five members Danuta (Git./Voc.), Lutz (Bass), Benni (Key.), Marcin (Drums) and Tilman (Git./Perc.) stick together since Feb. 2012, the origin Goldfishes (with Benni and Danuta) recorded the debut-album "'coming home" already in 2008 - on Steve Morells Label βPale Musicβ.
Goldfish's sound by the way convinced the well known producers Thomas Stern and Olsen Involtini. While Stern, former member of βCrime & the City Solutionβ and producer of Meret Becker and Katharina Franck, picked up his bass again for some songs, Olsen (βSeeedβ, Peter Fox, Bela B.) made a beautiful mixdown of Goldfish's βCarry Your Nameβ.
The website of the german goldfishes: www.goldfish-music.de
3. There was also a third band called Goldfish. Based in Montreal, they put a few singles in the mid-1990s including "The Ride"/"Swallow" and "Condor"/"Fondly". Singer Carrie Haber went on to join groups including Quinimine.
4. There is an indie jazz band in Japan called GoldFish. Official website here.
Call Me
Goldfish Lyrics
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I couldn't see what I was looking through
A foggy haze
That was my mind
It felt just like I was blind
This ancient dance we have to do
To find someone please tell me who?
And what is there left to break?
I wouldn't call you
If you asked me to
But if you won't
Then I won't too
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
You got inside me
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
It happened in the dead of night
No warning rang
There was no fight
The gods of normal were too late
I pity the fool
Who took the bait
It caught on like some plague disease
Don't leave a message
Send a text please.
And by the way don't think I'm cold
Calling is so old
I wouldn't call you
If you asked me to
But if you won't
Then I won't too
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
You got inside me
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
You got inside me
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
I never told you this before
The times were right it's nothing more
No hugs and kisses, that's enough
Now break all ties and loosen up.
I wouldn't call you
If you asked me to
But if you won't
Then I won't too
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
You got inside me
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
Every time it happened lately
I'm trying to forget.
And every time it mattered maybe
It's something to regret.
Every time it happened lately
I'm trying to forget.
And every time it mattered maybe
I'm asking you...
Why don't you call me?
Why don't you call me back?
You got inside me (me)
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
Why don't you call me? (Call me)
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me? (Call me)
Why don't you call me back?
Why don't you call me?
The song "Call Me" by Goldfish is about the frustration and confusion that comes with trying to navigate modern dating and communication. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been hurt in the past by people who were not genuine or who didn't communicate honestly, and so they are hesitant to reach out to someone they are interested in. They are also feeling vulnerable and worried about the state of their mental health, as demonstrated by the line "Feels like my mind's been hacked." The singer implores the other person to call them, but also acknowledges that they would not call first themselves, as they are wary of being hurt again.
The song seems to be a commentary on how technology has changed the way we interact with one another, and how this can make connections feel less authentic or more difficult to establish. The line "And by the way don't think I'm cold / Calling is so old" implies that the singer believes that phone calls are a thing of the past, and that texting or other forms of messaging are more appropriate for modern dating. However, they also seem to be questioning whether this is really the case, and whether our reliance on these forms of communication is exacerbating feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Overall, "Call Me" by Goldfish is a poignant and relatable song that captures the difficulties of trying to forge meaningful connections in a world that can often feel overwhelming and impersonal.
Line by Line Meaning
I wasn't sure if it was you
I was uncertain if the person in front of me was really you.
I couldn't see what I was looking through
I wasn't able to understand the situation or the person in front of me clearly.
A foggy haze
It felt like there was a lot of confusion and uncertainty around the situation and things were not clear.
That was my mind
The confusion and uncertainty were a result of my thinking and perception of the situation.
It felt just like I was blind
The level of uncertainty and confusion was so high that it felt like being in a state of blindness.
This ancient dance we have to do
The process of finding someone we can connect with is a timeless and often tedious activity.
To find someone please tell me who?
I am searching for a person who can truly connect with me.
I couldn't bear another fake
I am tired of fake connections and relationships and don't want to experience them anymore.
And what is there left to break?
I've already been through a lot of heartbreaks and don't want to go through another one.
I wouldn't call you
I don't want to initiate communication with you.
If you asked me to
Even if you requested me to contact you, I wouldn't do it.
But if you won't
However, if you don't take the first step, I won't either.
Why don't you call me?
I am waiting for you to reach out to me.
Why don't you call me back?
I have already reached out to you and want you to respond.
You got inside me
You were able to connect with me emotionally and mentally.
Feels like my mind's been hacked.
The level of emotional connection and impact you had on my mind and life is so deep that it feels like someone hacked into my mind and thoughts.
It happened in the dead of night
The moment of realization was sudden and unexpected, and it happened in the darkest part of the night.
No warning rang
There weren't any signs or indications that this realization was about to happen.
There was no fight
Unlike other situations where there is an argument or conflict, this realization happened without any kind of dispute.
The gods of normal were too late
The usual societal norms and expectations around communication or relationships didn't apply or didn't work in this situation.
I pity the fool
I feel sorry for the person who misses out on a true connection with someone because of societal norms or expectations.
Who took the bait
Someone who fell for societal norms and expectations around communication or relationships missed out on something real.
It caught on like some plague disease
The trend of not calling or preferring messaging in relationships spread like a contagious disease.
Don't leave a message
I don't want you to leave a voicemail because I might not listen to it. Please message me instead.
Send a text please.
I prefer text messages over calls or voicemails.
And by the way don't think I'm cold
Just because I prefer texting and not calling doesn't mean I'm emotionally unavailable or insensitive.
Calling is so old
I think calling is outdated and prefer texting instead.
I never told you this before
I haven't shared this thought or feeling with you before.
The times were right it's nothing more
I didn't have the right moment or opportunity to share this thought or feeling before. It isn't a big deal.
No hugs and kisses, that's enough
I don't want to take the relationship further than it is now. No need for hugs or kisses.
Now break all ties and loosen up.
Let's end the relationship as it is and move on. Let's not hold onto any expectations or feelings.
Every time it happened lately
Recently, whenever I've experienced this situation.
I'm trying to forget.
I am trying to move on from it and not dwell on it.
And every time it mattered maybe
Every time this situation arose and I had to make a choice, it felt significant or important in some way.
It's something to regret.
Now looking back, I feel like I may have made the wrong choice or regret my decision.
Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ekalux Ua-areemitr
Goldfish never let's me down. Awesome work!!!!
Thehuntressjess
When I went to Africa I learned about you guys and since I've been trying to spread you all over Vancouver Canada!! Love it
James Martinez
I meet them cuz smosh share "we come together" and do the same thing U do but in Colombia, good music taste mate π
dontmesswiththecat
I just listened to Blondie's Call Me, and now I'm listening to Goldfish's Call Me lol
basian90
goldfish is back, back in the town!
BowlOfRice
You guys are back :D
Paco
you guys are awesome love you send a message to my youtube account
HighLanderPony
Catchy.
Nigel Dominic Ngwenya
Culoe De Song ripped apart this song and built it up as a machine.
Now it lives forever!
Thank you Culoe De Song!