So Long & Thanks For All The Fish
Hilary Summers Lyrics
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So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
You may not share our intellect
Which might explain your disrespect
For all the natural wonders that
Grow around you
So long, so long and thanks
For all the fish
The world's about to be destroyed
There's no point getting all annoyed
Lie back and let the planet dissolve
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
Pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
For all the fish
(Yeah)
So long and thanks for all the fish
So sad that it should come to this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
(Oh dear)
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
We thought that most of you were sweet
Especially tiny tots and your
Pregnant women
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
So long, so long and thanks
For all the fish
Hilary Summer’s song “So Long & Thanks For All The Fish” is a satirical song that references Douglas Adams’ novel “The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy”. In the novel, when the dolphins leave Earth before its destruction, they leave a message saying “So long, and thanks for all the fish”. The song aims to warn humans of the impending destruction of Earth, and to satirically thank them for the things they have done.
The lyrics first express sadness that the world is about to be destroyed, but then turn to a more satirical tone, as they thank humans for all the fish they have harvested, while expressing disdain for their disrespect towards natural wonders. The song implies that humans’ lack of intellect may lead to their downfall, and that they should let the planet dissolve without getting annoyed.
Overall, the song carries a tongue-in-cheek warning about the consequences of human disregard for the environment and the consequences of their actions towards nature.
Line by Line Meaning
So long and thanks for all the fish
Goodbye and thank you for everything
So sad that it should come to this
It's unfortunate that it has to end like this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear?
We attempted to give you a heads up, but it seems like it didn't work
You may not share our intellect
It's possible that you don't have the same level of intelligence
Which might explain your disrespect
This behavior of yours could be due to your lack of understanding
For all the natural wonders that grow around you
We are referring to the flora and fauna in your surroundings
The world's about to be destroyed
The world is on the brink of annihilation
There's no point getting all annoyed
There's no use in getting angry about it
Lie back and let the planet dissolve
Just sit back and accept the inevitable end
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
In spite of the tuna-catching techniques
We thought that most of you were sweet
We considered most of you to be kind-hearted
Especially tiny tots and your pregnant women
Particularly young children and expecting mothers
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
A prolonged goodbye
So long and thanks for all the fish (Yeah)
Adieu and gratitude for everything (Yes)
So long and thanks for all the fish
Goodbye and thank you for everything
So sad that it should come to this
It's unfortunate that it has to end like this
We tried to warn you all but oh dear? (Oh dear)
We attempted to give you a heads up, but it seems like it didn't work (Oh dear)
Despite those nets of tuna fleets
In spite of the tuna-catching techniques
We thought that most of you were sweet
We considered most of you to be kind-hearted
Especially tiny tots and your pregnant women
Particularly young children and expecting mothers
So long, so long, so long, so long, so long
A prolonged goodbye
So long and thanks for all the fish
Goodbye and thank you for everything
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ROBERT AUSTIN, GARTH JENNINGS, JOBY VINCENT TALBOT
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