Fish
The Busters Lyrics


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I never cared about, whether my snoring was too loud
I never sat down to piss, I never cared if you missed
Birthday greetings every other year

How was I to know, that you wanted me to go
Now I pack all my things and take back my rings and go
Where memories keep me warm
When the fish are jumping it ain't got that something
No its never gonna be the same
Grasshoppers, bees they don't know my desease
They ignore me it's a crying shame

We got really close, until I broke your mothers nose
When I fell down that ladder, I was drunk that don't matter
Showin' your father my pile of playboy zines

How was I to know, that you wanted me to go
Now I pack all my things and take back my rings and go
Where memories keep me warm

When the fish are jumping it ain't got that something
No its never gonna be the same
Grasshoppers, bees they don't know my desease
They ignore me it's a crying shame





Asskicked and fooled, and severly schooled
That's how you'd find me if you'd bother to see me again

Overall Meaning

The song "Fish" by The Busters tells the story of a man who seems unbothered by societal norms and the expectations of his significant other. He admits to snoring loudly and standing while peeing, but never seemed to mind if she missed. The lyrics reveal that he had a nonchalant attitude towards his partner's feelings, as he only sent birthday greetings every other year. However, when he is suddenly forced to leave, he is left with nothing but memories.


The chorus in the song hints at the fact that life moves on, and there is no going back to the same time or situation, no matter how we wish it to be. The fish jumping is symbolic of the happy moments in life, and the fact that it could never be recreated, regardless of the efforts put in, hence the line "When the fish are jumping it ain't got that something, no its never gonna be the same." The singer in the song misses those moments and regrets taking them for granted.


The verses reveal a darker side to the relationship, with the man having broken his girlfriend's mother's nose and showing her father his collection of Playboy zines. He seems completely unaware of his actions' impact, leading to his current state of being "ass-kicked and fooled, and severely schooled." The lyrics, overall, highlight the importance of being mindful of others' emotions and the consequences of our actions, especially in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I never cared about, whether my snoring was too loud
I never bothered to think if my snoring was a disturbance for you


I never sat down to piss, I never cared if you missed
I didn't care about your feelings and preferences, I did things the way I wanted


Birthday greetings every other year
I barely remembered your special occasions and only wished you once in two years


How was I to know, that you wanted me to go
I didn't realize that I wasn't wanted anymore and that you wished for me to leave


Now I pack all my things and take back my rings and go
As you wished, I'm leaving and taking my stuff and gifts with me


Where memories keep me warm
I'll cherish the memories we made together and hold them close


When the fish are jumping it ain't got that something
I feel incomplete and empty, even when I'm doing things that I once enjoyed


No its never gonna be the same
Things can never be the same between us, now that I'm leaving


Grasshoppers, bees they don't know my desease
The insects around me are unaware of the pain and struggles that I'm going through


They ignore me it's a crying shame
It hurts me that the world around me is indifferent to my pain


We got really close, until I broke your mothers nose
We shared a close bond, until I accidentally injured your mother during an incident


When I fell down that ladder, I was drunk that don't matter
I made poor choices and engaged in reckless behavior, even though I knew better


Showin' your father my pile of playboy zines
I acted inappropriately and disrespected your family by revealing my interest in adult content


Asskicked and fooled, and severly schooled
I faced the consequences of my actions and learned my lesson the hard way


That's how you'd find me if you'd bother to see me again
If we were to meet again, you'd find that I've been through a lot and changed for the better




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