even a fish
warmer Lyrics
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hoping that beings from another race
would hear the tales of a weaker man
and come and save us from ourselves again
what's this
this can't be happening
what have we done
satisfactions at an all time low
like a pack of rodents away we go
even a fish
knows when to quit
swimming up a river
of it's own shit
what's this
this can't be happening
what have we done
look how far we've come
and my plans
with no fruit to bear
by your hand
you sign away my air
satisfactions at an all time low
like a pack of rodents away we go
even a fish
knows when to quit
swimming up a river
of it's own shit
The verse "I sent the message out into space, hoping that beings from another race would hear the tales of a weaker man and come and save us from ourselves again" suggests that the singer has lost hope in humanity and is looking to the possibility of extraterrestrial help. It conveys a sense of desperation and helplessness, as if the singer is pleading for someone, anyone else to come and rescue us from our own self-destructive tendencies. The following lines "what's this? This can't be happening. What have we done? Look how far we've come" evoke a sense of disbelief and shock at how far humanity has come in terms of technological advancements and at the same time how we have let ourselves down as a species. The lyrics "satisfactions at an all-time low, like a pack of rodents away we go" convey a sense of aimlessness and apathy, where we seem to be running mindlessly and yet getting nowhere.
The chorus "even a fish knows when to quit, swimming up a river of its own shit" suggests that even animals have better instincts than humans, who are drowning themselves in their own mess. It is a metaphor for the human condition, where we are too busy chasing material pleasures and ignoring our own self-destructive tendencies, leading to a state of hopelessness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
i sent the message out into space
I put my hopes of salvation into something unknown, something beyond myself and my own abilities.
hoping that beings from another race
Praying for a savior, someone or something unknown to come and rescue us from our own self-destruction.
would hear the tales of a weaker man
The plea of a lesser being, begging for mercy and aid in the face of overwhelming destruction and suffering.
and come and save us from ourselves again
Intervention from an outside force is the only way we can save ourselves from our own self-destruction.
what's this
The surprise and disbelief at the current state of affairs.
this can't be happening
The shock and rejection at facing the reality of the dire situation at hand.
what have we done
Regret and guilt at realizing the magnitude of the consequences of our actions.
look how far we've come
The realization of how much progress we've made, yet how far we still need to go.
satisfactions at an all time low
Despite our advancements, we find ourselves in a state of deep dissatisfaction, feeling as though we've lost our way.
like a pack of rodents away we go
We scatter, running from our problems like a group of animals, without any semblance of direction or leadership.
even a fish
Even the smallest, simplest creatures possess a certain level of intelligence.
knows when to quit
Animals have an innate sense for their own survival and will stop any acts of self-destruction.
swimming up a river
Against the odds, we often push ourselves towards an impossible goal.
of it's own shit
Only to find ourselves swimming in circles, our own actions leading to our destruction.
and my plans
Personal goals and aspirations, driven by our own selfish desires.
with no fruit to bear
Despite our best efforts, our actions often come to nothing and we find ourselves stuck in the same place.
by your hand
The acknowledgement that our current state was brought on by our own actions, or the lack thereof.
you sign away my air
Our destruction is often a result of selling ourselves and our planet out for money and power, suffocating ourselves in the process.
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.