Mucky Pup began as a hardcore band formed in Bergenfield, New Jersey in 1985, when brothers John (drums) and Chris (vocals) Milnes joined up with Dan Nastasi (guitar) and former Hades member, Scott LePage (bass). The band went through various incarnations and several musical style changes while gaining minor success in both the USA and Europe. Arguably, their breakthrough moment occurred when Berke Breathed picked their songwriting contest entry for release with a 1987 Bloom County comic strip compilation. However, their European success, based on strong tours and charting for the 1989 A Boy in a Man's World album, surpassed all recognition achieved in their home country
If Wishes Were Fishes
Mucky Pup Lyrics
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If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast netsIf money were honey, we'd all be stungIf greed were a need, we'd all be crushedIf fame were an aim, were set to lose
Scheming and dreaming, back in town new disk is beamingRhyming and stealing beats, taking the heatI carry no weapon just said son, I pack no gunThere is no challenge have no equalSo many stories you gotta make a sequel
This is the end my friendThis is my friend the end
The lyrics to Mucky Pup's song "If Wishes Were Fishes" talk about the power of the mind and the desire to succeed. The first verse talks about the mental warfare that the singer engages in and how he does more damage with a pencil than with any physical weapon. He then refers to his father who made money legally and challenges the listener to understand his message. The chorus talks about the power of wishes and how if wishes were fishes, everyone would have their desires fulfilled. The subsequent lines explain this metaphor further by saying that if money were honey, everyone would be stung, if greed were a need, everyone would be crushed and if fame were an aim, everyone would be set to lose. The final verse talks about the singer's pursuits in the music industry; how he's back in town with a new album, rhyming and stealing beats, and taking the heat. He says that he carries no weapon, but has no equal and has so many stories that he could make a sequel. The last line says "This is the end, my friend" which could imply that the singer has completed his task and is satisfied with his work.
Line by Line Meaning
My warfare is mental, I do more damage with a pencil
I have ammunition in my mind instead of weapons in my hand. I can cause more destruction with my writing than with any form of physical violence.
Making dollars legal like daddy did, comprend amigo?
I am earning money through legitimate methods like my father did. Do you understand, friend?
If wishes were fishes, we'd all cast nets
If our desires were as easy to fulfill as catching fish in a net, we would all be happy and content.
If money were honey, we'd all be stung
If acquiring money was as easy as collecting honey, we would all face the painful consequences of greed and the resulting stings.
If greed were a need, we'd all be crushed
If being greedy was necessary, we would all be flattened under its weight and would never find contentment or happiness.
If fame were an aim, were set to lose
If attaining fame was the ultimate goal, we would inevitably fail and lose sight of what truly matters in life.
Scheming and dreaming, back in town new disk is beaming
I am strategizing and imagining new music, while also being present and releasing new content in town.
Rhyming and stealing beats, taking the heat
I am creating my music by borrowing and blending beats while also taking the criticism that comes with it.
I carry no weapon just said son, I pack no gun
I have no intention of causing harm to anyone and I do not carry any weapon to do so.
There is no challenge have no equal
No one can match my skills and there is no competition to face.
So many stories you gotta make a sequel
I have so many experiences to share that it needs a continuation to fully share them all.
This is the end my friend
This marks the end of something that is important to me, my friend.
This is my friend the end
This is the conclusion of something dear to me.
Contributed by Brody R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.