The song lyrics come direct from the heart. They are often poetic, reflective and brutally honest, as seen in the lyrics of Bob Dylan and PJ Harvey. Juju's vocals can range from aggressive and powerful, similar to Deborah Anne Dyer (aka Skin of Skunk Anansie), as well as Patti Smith. She is also very comfortable with her bluesy Janis Joplin voice. On other tracks Juju's voice haunts and memorises, like Beth Orton with Sinéad O'Connor's conviction.
Original drummer Neil Greenaway left the band in 2011, and the live line-up now includes Elisa Zoot from Black Casino and the Ghost (vocals / percussion) and Mike Monaghan (drums / percussion).
Unlike many musicians, Juju spent all her childhood without listening to, or playing music. Throughout her youth and teenage years she dedicated herself to sport. As an athlete, she competed in many sporting events around the world, playing basketball at National League Level (Oxford Devils) and sporting a stint in the England U16s. She also trained with the Oxford United Football team, came first in many National and County Judo Competitions, competed in a number of County Cross Country Competitions and Bi-athlons (running and swimming).
It was only in her final years at school that she started to discover and explore music and writing.
"I used to find the intensity of music was something deeper than I could handle. But there was a part of me that was very attracted to that intensity and I realised that I could express myself with it. So eventually, I borrowed an old guitar, got a chord book and wrote a song."
Song had up until then been sleeping in her veins as both her French mother and grandfather were accomplished writers. But from then on, she endlessly wrote songs and busked them around Europe.
Juju has now overcome many hurdles for her trade: the likes of depression, drugs, and a career threatening throat condition. Two years without a voice, half a year with a chopped finger after cutting it on a luthier apprenticeship, are experiences that have made her music a result of her survival.
The name Little Fish is the result of Juju's daydream: "Feel free, I wake up in a head spin. I am me. I am just a Little Fish. I see what I see."
Little Fish often collaborate with Albanian artist and designer Bekim Mala (www.myspace.com/squarepictures) on their artwork and set design. There is no end to this creative and imaginative journey as only the Little Fish hold the eyes to the see.
Sites: Discogs, YouTube and LittleFishMusic.com (official)
Luck's Run Out
Little Fish Lyrics
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I lost myself
I am hurt
My luck’s run out
I’m here and I can’t explain
Why I live in nerves
My records are old
I’m bored of the radio
I’m waiting for promises
Of something that never came
Don’t push me now
I am the life of the party
I lost my way…
An empty stare
An evil thought
A fist hangs in the air
Locked in a room
With my sick head
Lying naked on the floor
Is this the life that I’ve been living for?
I lost my way…
The opening lines of Little Fish's song Luck's Run Out capture the essence of the song. The lyrics highlight the feelings of the singer who is lost and hurt, and whose luck has run out. The first two lines, "I lost my way, I lost myself," suggest a sense of confusion and disorientation, where the singer cannot seem to find their bearings in life. The ensuing lines reinforce this idea, with lines like "My records are old, my cat's dead, I'm bored of the radio," which indicate stagnation, ennui, and a lack of excitement. The singer is waiting for something, perhaps a sign or a break, but they never seem to receive it. This lack of a breakthrough alludes to the theme of fate and the sense of being powerless in the face of uncontrollable circumstances.
The following stanza sees a change in tone, with the singer becoming more introspective and self-critical. With the lines, "An empty stare, an evil thought, a fist hangs in the air," there is a sense of rage and frustration bubbling beneath the surface. The reference to being "locked in a room with my sick head" alludes to the sense of confinement, both physical and mental, that the singer is experiencing. The final line, "Is this the life that I've been living for?" is the climax of the song, encapsulating the feelings of regret and questioning that the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost my way
I have become directionless in life and don't know what path to follow anymore
I lost myself
I have lost my sense of identity and am struggling to find myself again
I am hurt
I am emotionally wounded and in pain
My luck's run out
I have run out of good fortune and am facing difficulties and challenges
I'm here and I can't explain
I am present in this situation but cannot comprehend or articulate what is happening
Why I live in nerves
I am constantly anxious and worried about the future
My records are old
I am living in the past and haven't made any progress or growth
My cat's dead
I have experienced loss and am grieving
I'm bored of the radio
I am uninterested in the mundane, monotonous aspects of life
I'm waiting for promises
I am hoping for something better or more promising to come my way
Of something that never came
Despite my hopes and waiting, the desired outcome did not materialize
Don't push me now
I am at my limit, and cannot handle any additional pressure or stress
I am the life of the party
Despite my internal struggles and challenges, I am able to put on a façade and appear as if I am happy and carefree
An empty stare
I am devoid of emotion or expression
An evil thought
My mind is consumed by negative or harmful ideas
A fist hangs in the air
I am ready to engage in conflict or violence
Locked in a room
I feel trapped and unable to escape my problems
With my sick head
My mind is unhealthy or unstable
Lying naked on the floor
I am exposed, vulnerable, and helpless
Is this the life that I've been living for?
I am questioning the value and purpose of my existence
Contributed by Ella B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daina Marie
The Resident! I find most of my new song likes in movies and this is a gem! Thank you! Fits my mood & I gravitate to those kind of songs. Amazing song! 🤎 🎵 🏆 ❣
Sir Matthews
Just heard this song on a thriller movie 😈🥰
kundaline9064
thks man!
D Vader
The resident brought me here
Tony Jax
Amazon Prime tell you what song is playing in a film.
Kiran Mohanraj
Same here, no luck on spotify.
Evelyne Kandeh
Same here! Tried Shazam, no luck, so found it by the lyrics!