Badfish

Embracing the Depths: Sublime's Badfish Unveils the Struggle for Freedom
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Lyrics

When you grab a hold of me

Feeling trapped or controlled by someone

You tell me that I'll never be set free

Being told that freedom is unattainable

But I'm a parasite

Self-identifying as a parasite, possibly feeling burdensome

Creep and crawl I step into the night

Engaging in secretive or sneaky behavior at night

Two pints of booze

Consuming alcohol

Tell me are you a badfish too?

Asking if the listener is also a rebellious or nonconforming individual

Are you a badfish too?

Reiterating the question, emphasizing the theme of rebellion

Ain't got no money to spend

Expressing a lack of financial resources

I hope the night will never end

Wishing for a never-ending night, possibly avoiding problems

Lord knows I'm weak

Acknowledging personal vulnerability or flaws

Won't somebody get me off of this reef

Pleading for assistance or escape from a difficult situation


Baby, you're a big blue whale

Comparing someone to a massive, majestic but potentially overwhelming entity

Grab the reef when all duck diving fails

Seeking refuge when faced with challenges

I swim, but wish I'd never learned

Expressing regret or disillusionment about acquired knowledge

The water's too polluted with the germs

Referring to polluted or contaminated experiences

I dive deep when it's ten feet overhead

Taking risks despite potential dangers

Grab the reef underneath my bed (it's underneath my bed)

Using the reef metaphorically as a support or safety

Ain't got no quarrels with God

Claiming a lack of conflicts with spirituality

Ain't got no time to grow old

Emphasizing a desire to stay youthful

Lord knows I'm weak

Repeating personal weakness, seeking assistance

Won't somebody get me off of this reef

Reiterating the plea for help or escape


Ain't got no quarrels with God

Repeating the absence of conflicts with spirituality

Ain't got no time to get old

Repeating the desire to stay youthful

Lord knows I'm weak

Reiterating personal weakness, seeking assistance

Won't somebody get me off of this reef

Reiterating the plea for help or escape

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