Fish
The Damned Lyrics


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Well I've seen you hanging round and round
On the streets with something that's on your mind
Don't you think that I'm being fresh?
Only want to lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish

Well I don't want you to think I'm being obscene
When I say say say I wanna hold your hand
Feeling kind of cold need something hot to hold
Only wanna lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish

(Instrumental Break)

Fish
Fish

Well I've seen you hanging round and round
On the streets with something that's on your mind
Don't you think that I'm being fresh
Only wanna lay with you
I promise you won't smell no fish
I said fish





I said fish
I said fish

Overall Meaning

The Damned's song "Fish" is a catchy tune that features clever wordplay and innuendo. The song is about a man who has noticed a woman he's interested in and wants to hook up with her. The opening verse establishes that he has seen her around and wants to approach her, but is worried about being perceived as inappropriate. He assures her that he doesn't want to offend her, and just wants to have a physical relationship with her. The repeated refrain of "promise you won't smell no fish" suggests that the woman might be reluctant to get intimate due to hygiene concerns, but the man is assuring her that there won't be any issues.


The second verse plays on the idea of physical contact, with the man expressing a desire to hold the woman's hand. He describes feeling cold and wanting something warm to hold, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for wanting physical affection. Once again, he reiterates his desire for a physical relationship, while reassuring the woman that there won't be any unpleasant smells.


Overall, "Fish" is a fun and lighthearted song that manages to be suggestive without being explicit. The innuendo and wordplay give the song a playful quality, and the musical backing is lively and upbeat.


Line by Line Meaning

Well, I've seen you hanging round and round
I have noticed you walking around aimlessly


On the streets with something on your mind
I can tell that you're preoccupied with something


Don't you think that I'm being fresh?
Do not assume that I am being too forward


Only want to lay with you
My intention is merely to spend the night with you


Promise you won't smell no fish
I swear that there will not be any unpleasant odors


I said fish
To be clear, I am referring to a scent commonly associated with women's genitalia


Well, I don't want you to think I'm being obscene
I hope not to come across as indecent


When I say, say, say I wanna hold your hand
All I mean is that I want to touch you affectionately


Feelin' kinda cold,need somethin' hot to hold
I am feeling lonely and need someone to cuddle


Fish, fish
Again, I am making reference to the aforementioned scent


I said fish
To reiterate, I am talking about a particular smell


I said fish
Once again, I want to stress the topic being discussed




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