In September 2010 the band reunited with new drummer Martin Davies and are currently writing material for a new album and live shows in 2011. An EP entitled "Fragmented Armageddon" will be released in June 2013.
Although they claimed not to be a "political band" — they are simply "political people" who are also musicians, they say the group's lyrics have a political message which can be interpreted as generally anti-capitalist and anarchist.
Fish Out of Water
One Minute Silence Lyrics
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I cannot operate on what I can and cannot say
I put my foot in it, tomorrow is another day
Some you win some you lose, the fish are out of water
You're bringing me down
Loser
You're bringing me down
I too have swallowed it, the promise of a better day
And blind is one thing but now the picture is gray
A little negative, but negative is how we play
Some you win, some you lose
The fish are out of water
You're bringing me down
Loser
You're bringing me down
I turn it on again and you're gone
I turn it on again and you're gone
I turn it on again and you're gone
I turn around again
I turn it on again and you're gone
I turn it on again and you're gone
I turn it on again and you're gone
Some you win, some you lose
The fish are out of water
I guess I'm ready, I'm as ready as I'll ever be
It comes when it comes, it comes for everybody
Make no mistake about it, it will come for you
Some you win, some you lose
The fish are out of water
You do what you do, let me do what I do
I'm gonna do it anyway, so why not do it too
And what if 'what if' turns out to be 'that's it for you'?
Some you win some you lose
The fish are out of water
Me again, it's me again
Ain't I what the whole world wants to be?
Me again, it's me again
Last of the great pretenders my friend
Me again, it's me again
Ain't I what the whole world wants to be?
Me again, it's me again
Last of the great pretenders my friend
In One Minute Silence's song Fish Out of Water, the lyrics depict a person who is done with the past and ready to start a new day. The theme of the song is centered around moving on and not getting bogged down by past regrets. The lyrics "I'm done with yesterday, tomorrow I will drop today" signify the need for the singer to let go of the past and live in the present. The lines "I cannot operate on what I can and cannot say, I put my foot in it, tomorrow is another day" reveal that sometimes the singer puts himself in awkward situations because of his words, but he is not going to let it hinder him in his future endeavors.
The person is aware that some situations in life can be positive while some can be negative, but he accepts the fact that the "fish are out of water." This means that life is uncertain, and things can go wrong at any moment. However, this realization does not stop the singer from moving forward. The line "You're bringing me down, Loser," can be interpreted as the singer's rejection of negativity and pessimism, which are bringing him down. He is a fighter who does not want to give up, and he is ready to do what it takes to succeed.
In conclusion, the song Fish Out of Water by One Minute Silence discusses the importance of letting go of the past, not being bogged down by negativity and moving forward. The singer knows that life is unpredictable, and things can go wrong, but he is not going to let it bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm done with yesterday, tomorrow I will drop today
I'm moving on from the past and not letting today hold me back.
I cannot operate on what I can and cannot say
I feel restricted in what I can express and how I can act.
I put my foot in it, tomorrow is another day
I made a mistake, but I'll learn from it and move forward.
Some you win some you lose, the fish are out of water
Life is unpredictable, and it's not always easy to adapt to new situations or environments.
You're bringing me down
Your negativity is affecting my mood and attitude.
Loser
Addressing the person bringing them down as a loser.
I too have swallowed it, the promise of a better day
I, like many others, have held onto the hope that things will get better.
And blind is one thing but now the picture is gray
It's one thing to be blind to the truth, but now I'm uncertain about what's real and what's not.
A little negative, but negative is how we play
It's okay to have a pessimistic view because life can be tough.
I turn it on again and you're gone
I'm disconnecting from negative people and their influence on me.
I turn around again
I'm changing my perspective and trying to look at things in a different way.
I guess I'm ready, I'm as ready as I'll ever be
I feel prepared for what's to come, even though I don't know what that is.
It comes when it comes, it comes for everybody
Death is inevitable for everyone.
Make no mistake about it, it will come for you
Death will eventually catch up to every individual.
You do what you do, let me do what I do
I'm going to live my life the way I want to, and you can do the same.
I'm gonna do it anyway, so why not do it too
I'm going to pursue my passions, so why not join me?
And what if 'what if' turns out to be 'that's it for you'?
What if the risk I take ends up being the end of my life?
Me again, it's me again
Reasserting their identity and presence.
Ain't I what the whole world wants to be?
Self-confidence and pride in their uniqueness.
Last of the great pretenders my friend
Acknowledging that they still have aspects of life they are not authentic about.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JON BARRY, JON COLTON BARRY, ANTOINE GUILBAUD, DANNY JACOB, MARTIN OLSON
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