Fish
Vic Chesnutt · Other Songs - Vic Chesnutt
Fish outta water is all you need
Internal combustion is bustin' my balls, taking my eyesight away.
Throwing darts at a dartboard, slinging slobber across a hall.
Opening a leather-man?
To wrench out an inner demon.
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
And the spotlight is hot, and it'll burn your fingers!
And dry rot can get under trapeze swings.
Hollow as a plaster thing, sitting on a radiator.
And toxic as a brass ring.
Soft sung I'll be fascinating, the loquacious waitress made us leave.
Daddy needs no more grief,
Little darling fell off the roof.
Oh jack snapped into sharper focus,
slicing myopic fungus away.
Oh jack snapped into sharper focus,
slicing myopic fungus away.
Oh jack snapped into sharper focus,
slicing myopic fungus away.
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
Double dutch bus is coming down the street,
stopping at the homes of all your enemies
And the spotlight is hot and it'll burn your fingers!
And dry rot will get under trapeze swings.
Fish - Vic Chesnutt
Vic Chesnutt's 'Fish' stands as a quintessential example of his raw, confessional country-rock style, characterized by his distinctive falsetto and unpolished delivery. Released during the mid-1990s, the track captures the introspective and melancholic mood that defined his discography, often exploring themes of isolation and emotional vulnerability. The song's simple structure allows Chesnutt's poetic lyrics to take center stage, reflecting the quiet desperation common in his work. As a staple of his catalog, 'Fish' exemplifies the blend of acoustic instrumentation and emotional honesty that made him a significant figure in alternative country and folk music, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciate authentic, unvarnished storytelling.