Their lineup as of 2005 consists of Daniel Higgs (vocals), Asa Osborne (guitars and vocals), Sean Meadows (bass guitar), and Mitchell Feldstein (drums). Previous bass guitar players are John Chriest and Nathan Bell.
Daniel Higgs sang in the 80s hardcore punk band Reptile House and has released numerous solo works under his own name and also Cone of Light. He has recently made numerous solo performances, usually with the long-necked banjo and jaw harp.
Asa Osborne has released a CD and 7" with Charles Brohawn of The Tinklers under the name Tear Jerks. Osborne also released an album on Dischord in 2002 with Daniel Higgs under the name The Pupils. In early 2008 the record label Holy Mountain announced a new solo project by Osborne called Zomes.
Sean Meadows has played in numerous bands including June of 44, The Sonora Pine, and many lesser known bands from the Chattanooga, Tennessee music scene.
Mitchell Feldstein has published two volumes of prose and poetry: Hurl on Apathy Press and Teen Cardinal on Shattered Wig Press. He also played drums with Arbouretum.
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Jonah
Lungfish Lyrics
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Lust against a cloak of organs
I beseech yout high ground drowning rain
In clouds of colored smokey vapors
I beseech your secret number and name
The power of a single dollar
The power of the pinky finger
There's evidence of further proof
It's world war three take to the trees
The ghost will give us room to grow
An extra head to take the bullet
So we may speak in trinity
Champions of sin
Stand up or sit down, quit fooling around Jonah
I beseech your long locust leg
I beseech your high ground drowning rain
I beseech your secred number and name
Agents of sin
The lyrics to Lungfish's "Jonah" paint a vivid, abstract picture of power, lust, and sacrifice, all revolving around a character named Jonah. The first stanza seems to address Jonah directly, using vivid imagery to entreat him to use his power against a "cloak of organs" and to bring down a "high ground drowning rain." The second stanza shifts tone somewhat, highlighting the wages of sin and a call for evidence of proof. The image of the ghost offering an extra head to "take the bullet" is especially intriguing, seemingly reflecting a sense of sacrifice and selflessness. Finally, in the last stanza, the singers seem to urge Jonah to take action, urging him to "stand up or sit down" and to reveal his "secret number and name."
Overall, the lyrics are filled with rich, evocative language that invites interpretation and analysis. One possible reading is that Jonah represents a kind of mythical figure or archetype, embodying both tremendous power and responsibility. The repeated references to sin, coupled with the call to action in the final stanza, suggest that there is some kind of battle or struggle at play, and that Jonah is being called upon to take a crucial role in it. At the same time, the imagery of sacrifice and selflessness is intriguing, hinting at a deeper layer of meaning and symbolism beneath the surface.
Line by Line Meaning
I beseech your long locust leg
I am begging for your attention and support, like a grasshopper's long and powerful leg
Lust against a cloak of organs
Desire fighting against internal barriers and obstacles
I beseech your high ground drowning rain
I am pleading for your mercy and help in a situation where it feels like I am drowning in overwhelming circumstances
In clouds of colored smokey vapors
Amidst the confusion and chaos, there are hints of beauty and mystery
I beseech your secret number and name
I am asking for access to your innermost thoughts and identity
The power of a single dollar
Money has a dangerous ability to influence and control people
The power of the pinky finger
Even the smallest and seemingly weakest part of us can have surprising strength and impact
Wages of sin
There are consequences for immoral and unethical actions and decisions
There's evidence of further proof
Beyond what we already know, there is more information that confirms the truth
It's world war three take to the trees
The current situation is intense and chaotic, and it's time to retreat and seek safety and refuge
The ghost will give us room to grow
Through loss and tragedy, there is potential for new growth and opportunity
An extra head to take the bullet
Sacrificing oneself to protect others or a cause
So we may speak in trinity
Three separate entities working together as one
Champions of sin
Those who excel at or glorify immoral and unethical behavior
Stand up or sit down, quit fooling around Jonah
Take decisive action and stop wasting time and energy
Agents of sin
Those who actively pursue and encourage immoral and unethical behavior
Contributed by Daniel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.