Fish
Namie Amuro ((NAL)) Lyrics

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DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS
YO! HA!
BE-BABY... kimi to ROCK shitai dakara dou? TONIGHT
Sono kubi moto wo DAIYA de chiribametai

YOU KNOW THAT CITY IS MINE memai suru kurai no
Mabushii LIGHT ga kimi no me dake ubai

DORESU KO-DO wa nai SO BABY kon'ya kurai
RELAX otagai no koto shitte'kou ALRIGHT?

Kitai uragiranai dakara GIVE ME A SIGN
Hotto kina yo IKITENAI aonisai

PICK IT UP! (HO-OH) DO IT NOW! (HO-OH)
Suki na koto dake shite LIVE IT UP! (HO-OH)
RAISE IT UP! (HO-OH) muchuu ni naru (HO-OH)
FOLLOW ME tsuite kina te no naru hou (HO-OH)

Question
Jinkou no light de
Terasareta RUAA ni
Utagau yochi mo naku
Muragaru sakanatachi

GARASU hako no sumi de
Asobi tsukareta nara
Nita you na scale de
Ikaku suru

Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen water
Maybe coz you're only one, babe
Guiding you a way from river
Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen ocean
Maybe coz you're only fish
Ruling your way for viva

Keikan ni makasete
Bouken wo fuujite
Kakumei wo osoreta
Taiko no sakanatachi

Takarabako no naka de
Hi no me wo machiwabita
Atarashii inochi wo
Ukeirete

Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen water
Maybe coz you're only one, babe
Guiding you a way from river
Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen ocean
Maybe coz you're only fish
Ruling your way for viva

I KNOW YOU LIKE IT LIKE THAT...
CHAMPAGNE to RASPBERRY kioku no naka
Sekai matagu futari kiri de kirabiyaka
SUNI-KA- wa PIKAPIKA koukishin ga KILLED THE CAT
Kimira ni wakaru kana?
ALRIGHT OK, OK, ALRIGHT OK, YEAH I'M FEELING YOU
Ima kono toki ga jiyuu
ALRIGHT OK, OK, ALRIGHT OK, YEAH I'M FEELING YOU
IT'S ONLY ME & YOU

Baby fish, break the rules!
Kokoro no koe wo kite
Come on
Itsushika wasureta
Umaretate no sense de
Oyoide kono umi wo

Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen water
Maybe coz you're only one, babe
Guiding you a way from river
Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen ocean
Maybe coz you're only fish
Ruling your way for viva

Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen water
Maybe coz you're only one, babe
Guiding you a way from river
Why we never stop to swim
Sometimes in the frozen ocean
Maybe coz you're only fish
Ruling your way for viva

Baby fish, lead your life!
Kokoro no me wo hiraite
Come on
Kanjirareru mama ni
Anata ni dake no vision de
Egaite sono yume wo

DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS

DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS

Overall Meaning

The song "Fish" by Namie Amuro is a vibrant and upbeat track that combines pop and hip-hop genres to convey a strong message of individuality and the power to lead one's life in their own terms. The lyrics use the metaphor of fish to represent the idea of breaking free from the norm and swimming against the current to achieve one's goals. The diamond crooks in the chorus represent the shining and unique qualities of a person, encouraging the listener to embrace and showcase their own individuality.

The song begins with a question directed towards the listener, asking if they want to rock with the singer tonight. The use of "kubi moto wo DAIYA de chiribametai" (I want to sprinkle diamonds on your neck) depicts the desire for shining and enhancing the beauty and essence of the person. The lyrics then describe the sensation of being overwhelmed by the city lights, which only take away the attention from the listener's eyes.

The second verse continues with a message of relaxation and self-awareness, suggesting that the listener should take it easy and discover their own identity before engaging with others. The pre-chorus emphasizes the importance of self-expression and standing out from the crowd, demanding a sign from the listener to show that they are true to themselves. The chorus contains a series of instructions to the listener, such as picking up and doing what they love, raising their spirit, and following the singer wherever they lead.

The bridge of the song takes a more reflective tone, urging the listener to stop swimming against the current and enjoy the journey regardless of how difficult it might be. The lyrics suggest that the listener might feel alone in their pursuit of their dreams, but they should embrace their uniqueness and embrace the power of leading their life. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final reminder that the listener is a unique and shining diamond crook, who has the power to rule their life.

Line by Line Meaning

DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
Repetition for emphasis of the phrase 'diamond crooks', possibly referencing the singer's own glamorous style and reputation.

DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
Further repetition of the phrase 'diamond crooks'.

DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS, DIAMOND CROOKS
Repetition of the phrase 'diamond crooks' with a slightly different melody.

DA-DA-DA-DA DIAMOND CROOKS
Repetition of the phrase 'diamond crooks' with a slightly different melody.

YO! HA!
Exclamatory phrase used to grab the listener's attention and set the mood of the song.

BE-BABY... kimi to ROCK shitai dakara dou? TONIGHT
The singer expresses a desire to rock (party) with the person they are addressing tonight.

Sono kubi moto wo DAIYA de chiribametai
The singer expresses a desire to leave a trail of diamonds on the neck of the person they are addressing.

YOU KNOW THAT CITY IS MINE memai suru kurai no
The artist claims ownership of the city and its dazzling lights, which have the power to make one dizzy.

Mabushii LIGHT ga kimi no me dake ubai
The artist suggests that the bright lights only take away the person they are addressing's gaze.

DORESU KO-DO wa nai SO BABY kon'ya kurai
The artist suggests to their partner to relax and not worry about how to appear tonight.

RELAX otagai no koto shitte'kou ALRIGHT?
The singer encourages their partner to relax and enjoy the night together.

Kitai uragiranai dakara GIVE ME A SIGN
The artist asks for a sign from their partner to show that they are not betraying their trust.

Hotto kina yo IKITENAI aonisai
The singer expresses displeasure that their partner is not putting in much effort into the relationship.

PICK IT UP! (HO-OH) DO IT NOW! (HO-OH)
Call to action for the listener to pick up, or get excited.

Suki na koto dake shite LIVE IT UP! (HO-OH)
Encouragement to enjoy yourself and only do the things you love.

RAISE IT UP! (HO-OH) muchuu ni naru (HO-OH)
Call to action to raise your spirit and become completely absorbed in the experience.

FOLLOW ME tsuite kina te no naru hou (HO-OH)
Call to action to follow the artist's lead and enjoy the night.

Question
Interlude used to grab listener's attention and prompt them to listen closer.

Jinkou no light de
Description of a space lit by artificial light.

Terasareta RUAA ni
Description of a beautiful room flooded with light.

Utagau yochi mo naku
Description of a space without doubts or fear.

Muragaru sakanatachi
Description of many fish swimming chaotically.

GARASU hako no sumi de
Description of being tired of playing around inside a glass box, seeking a way out.

Asobi tsukareta nara
Description of being tired after playing.

Nita you na scale de
Metaphor for determining one's worth or strength.

Ikaku suru
Determination to succeed.

Why we never stop to swim
Recurring chorus, possibly of the idea that it is important to keep moving forward without hesitation.

Sometimes in the frozen water
Reference to facing difficult and uncomfortable situations.

Maybe coz you're only one, babe
Acknowledgment of individuality and being unique.

Guiding you a way from river
Description of leading someone away from danger.

Maybe coz you're only fish
Acknowledgment of vulnerability and a need to be protected.

Ruling your way for viva
Encouragement to take charge of one's own life and live it to the fullest.

Keikan ni makasete
Giving up control and leaving it to the authorities.

Bouken wo fuujite
Avoiding adventure.

Kakumei wo osoreta
Being afraid of change or revolution.

Taiko no sakanatachi
Non-conformists who reject the status quo.

Takarabako no naka de
Description of standing in a treasure box.

Hi no me wo machiwabita
Waiting patiently while holding one's breath.

Atarashii inochi wo
Desire for new life or a transformative experience.

Ukeirete
Open invitation to receive.

I KNOW YOU LIKE IT LIKE THAT...
Confident statement implying knowledge of what the listener likes.

CHAMPAGNE to RASPBERRY kioku no naka
Reference to the pleasant memories associated with champagne and raspberries.

Sekai matagu futari kiri de kirabiyaka
Description of shining brightly together in a dazzling world.

SUNI-KA- wa PIKAPIKA koukishin ga KILLED THE CAT
Possible reference to having a strong curiosity which could have negative consequences.

Kimira ni wakaru kana?
Question asking if they both understand each other.

ALRIGHT OK, OK, ALRIGHT OK, YEAH I'M FEELING YOU
Repetition of positive affirmation, expressing that they understand their partner and feel comfortable with them.

Ima kono toki ga jiyuu
Emphasis on the present moment and the freedom it contains.

IT'S ONLY ME & YOU
Acknowledgement that this moment or experience is only shared between the two of them.

Baby fish, break the rules!
Expression of living freely and unconventionally.

Kokoro no koe wo kite
Internal self-expression.

Come on
Encouragement to act.

Itsushika wasureta
Description of forgetting something over time.

Umaretate no sense de
Belief in the innate qualities that a person is born with.

Oyoide kono umi wo
Description of swimming in a vast and uncharted ocean.

Baby fish, lead your life!
Advice to live life independently and confidently.

Kokoro no me wo hiraite
Call to open up one's heart.

Kanjirareru mama ni
Encouragement to be true to one's feelings.

Anata ni dake no vision de
Expression of having personal goals and dreams.