Catch The Quick Fish
Catch the Quick Fish: Embracing Life's Currents
Lyrics
somebody had it all and threw it all away
Someone had everything but chose to discard it.
ask em how they’re doing
Asking about their well-being, they claim to be okay.
and they’ll tell you they’re ok
Despite their claim, they are emotionally lifeless.
but they’re deader than a graveyard above
Comparing their state to a graveyard above an easy day, emphasizing a deadened existence.
a buried easy day
Standing in a challenging situation, urging them to break free.
standing in the wind that’s beggin them to fly away
Encouragement to seize fleeting opportunities.
catch the quick fish in your hand if you can
Metaphorically catch opportunities swiftly if possible.
that’s the way it’s always been
Describing a recurring pattern of life.
the only way to swim is into the current
Suggesting facing challenges directly is the only way to progress.
somebody clenched their fist around their life so tight
Someone held onto their life so tightly that they missed the positive aspects.
forgot about the morning and only felt the night
They focused on the negatives, neglecting the positive experiences.
they never tried an orange and all they licked was salt
Metaphor for not experiencing the richness of life, sticking to the mundane.
on the day they died they couldn’t taste a thing at all
On the day of their death, they couldn't appreciate anything.
lick a moment from your hand when you can
Encouragement to savor positive moments when available.
that’s the way it’s always been
Reiterating the cyclic nature of life's patterns.
the only way to swim is into the current
Emphasizing facing challenges directly as the only way forward.
it stood in front of someone
Describing an imposing figure of unknown significance.
some unknown height high
Highlighting the figure's commanding presence at an unspecified height.
commanding all attention with it’s singing eye of fire
The figure captures attention with a fiery, compelling gaze.
somebody never heard the eye staring them down
Someone remains oblivious to an important aspect of life.
and stood there crying underneath a salty raining cloud
Depicting someone in distress under emotional turmoil.
take the good wind in the night with your wings
Encouraging to take advantage of favorable circumstances at night.
that’s the way it’s always been
Reiterating the cyclical nature of life's patterns, facing challenges head-on.
some birds keep trying to sing
Despite challenges, some persist in attempting positive endeavors.
they should be flying high
Suggesting that these individuals should aim for higher aspirations.
catch the quick fish in your hand when you can
Metaphorically catch opportunities swiftly if possible (repeated).
that’s the way it’s always been
Reiterating the cyclic nature of life's patterns (repeated).
the only way to swim is into the current
Emphasizing facing challenges directly as the only way forward (repeated).
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