Lyrics
The fishes are my friends
The speaker considers fishes as friends.
Underneath the sea
Describes the setting as underneath the sea.
Swimmin' all around
Portrays fishes swimming around, emphasizing a lively environment.
They want to be with me
Suggests that the fishes desire companionship with the speaker.
The octopus says, "Hi"
Introduces an octopus greeting the speaker.
I say, "How do you do?"
The speaker responds politely to the octopus.
He's quite the gentleman
Characterizes the octopus as a gentleman giving eight salutes.
To give me eight salutes
Highlights the octopus's friendly gesture.
I'm at home here
Expresses a sense of belonging and comfort in the described environment.
In this blue dream
Refers to a state of contentment, possibly metaphorical as a "blue dream."
Since I found out
Suggests a change in the speaker's feelings upon realizing they are not wanted.
You don't want me (you don't want me)
Reiterates the realization that the speaker is not wanted.
Everyone gets lei'd
Refers to people getting lei'd, possibly indicating a carefree atmosphere.
When they get to the beach
Connects the beach to a desire for the listener's presence.
I bet you really wish
Implies the listener might regret not being present with the speaker.
You were here with me
Expresses the speaker's wish for the listener to be with them.
I jumped off the deep end (I jumped off the deep end)
Describes the speaker taking a bold step, possibly in pursuit of love.
Left it all ashore (left it all ashore)
Leaving everything behind, indicating a significant decision.
What I have to lose? (What I have to lose?)
Ponders what the speaker has to lose in their pursuit.
I've been through this before (I've been through this before)
Suggests that the speaker has experienced a similar situation before.
I'm at home here
Reiterates a feeling of being at home in the described "blue dream."
In this blue dream
Emphasizes a continued sense of belonging despite the realization of not being wanted.
Since I found out
Reiterates the impact of the realization on the speaker's sense of comfort.
You don't want me (you don't want me)
Repeats the acknowledgment that the listener doesn't want the speaker.
I'm at home here
Restates the speaker's sense of belonging in the "blue dream."
In this blue dream
Despite the rejection, the speaker still feels at home in the described state.
Since I found out
Reiterates the impact of the rejection on the speaker's sense of comfort.
You don't want me
Confirms the realization that the listener doesn't want the speaker.
You don't want me
Repetition emphasizes the emotional weight of the realization of not being wanted.
You don't want me
-You don't want me
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