Fishtank
Drowning in Desire: Unveiling the Poetic Depths of 'Fishtank' by This Perfect Day
Lyrics
I was a fish trapped in a bowl of water
The speaker describes feeling confined like a fish in a bowl of water.
Always made to look the fool
Despite the desire to avoid looking foolish, the speaker often ends up in that situation.
And though I wanted to
Expressing a desire to pursue a romantic interest but failing to do so.
I never caught her
The speaker was unable to win the affection of the person they desired.
Instead I drowned her in my pool
An alternative approach was taken, resulting in a negative outcome for the desired person.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
The speaker contemplates the idea of sacrificing themselves for someone, but doubts it would be appreciated.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
Repetition of the willingness to sacrifice for someone who may not reciprocate the feelings.
she had a line for every situation
Describing the person of interest as skilled in handling various situations with well-chosen words.
Knew exactly what to say
The person of interest is portrayed as articulate and knowledgeable in communication.
I had no time for proper preparations
The speaker lacked the time to prepare adequately for the situation with the person of interest.
It could have gone no other way
Acceptance that the outcome was inevitable, given the circumstances.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
Repetition of the willingness to sacrifice for someone who may not appreciate the gesture.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness to make a significant sacrifice for someone who may not care.
if only I could synchronize it
Expressing a desire for harmony or alignment in the relationship.
All we need is to stabilise it
Suggesting that stability is needed for the relationship to thrive.
But it doesn't seem very likely now
Casting doubt on the likelihood of achieving the desired stability.
Does it?
Raising a rhetorical question about the feasibility of stabilizing the relationship.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
Repetition of the theme of being willing to sacrifice for someone who may not reciprocate the feelings.
I could die for you but you wouldn't even care about it
Reiteration of the speaker's readiness to make a significant sacrifice for someone who may not care.
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