Anything but Me

Navigating Love's Currents: Phish's Poetic Satellite Serenade
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Lyrics

I am just a satellite, high above the atmosphere

I feel detached like a satellite, observing from a distance above the atmosphere.

Bouncing every thing you say to someone who is meant to hear

I relay your messages to someone who needs to hear them, acting as a mediator.

Sometimes on a rainy day, I lie in bed and dream of you

During gloomy moments, I fantasize about you while lying in bed.

So blame it on the satellite, when your message can't get through

If your communication fails, attribute it to the limitations of the satellite (me).


I am just a tiny wave, a minor ripple out at sea

I am a small wave, uncertain and slowly moving towards you in the vast sea.

Moving slowly towards the shore, burdened with uncertainty

Progressing with doubt, burdened, and unsure as I approach the shore.

I'm gaining power, losing speed, wondering as I near your door

Gaining strength but losing momentum, questioning my reception at your door.

Will you hold it open for the tidal wave approaching shore?

As a tidal wave, I wonder if you'll welcome me as I come closer.


You've become an island in the hazy world surrounding me

You've become a refuge amidst the unclear world around me.

Offering a vast reward each time I safely cross the sea

Your presence offers great rewards every time I successfully navigate challenges.

All too often I become lost in the fog and haze

I often get lost in confusion and uncertainty, holding onto promises of better times.

Clinging still, against my will, to promises of clearer days

Despite difficulties, I cling to hope against my will, anticipating clearer days.


I am just a raindrop that accelerates without control

I am like a raindrop, uncontrollably accelerating downward and breaking apart.

Losing bits and pieces in descent 'til I'm no longer whole

Losing parts of myself until I'm no longer whole during the descent.

I am just another shooting star above that you might see

I am a fleeting shooting star that you might notice, seeking your full attention.

Until I have your full attention I'll be anything but me

Until I capture your complete focus, I will continue to be anything but my true self.

Anything but me

Struggling to be authentic until I have your undivided attention.

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