"Look at this big eyed fish, swimming in the sea, oh
How he dreams to be a bird, swoop and diving, through the breeze, so one day
Caught a big ol' wave up on to the beach, now he's
Dead you see, beneath the sea is where a fish should be"
This is from a song called "Big-Eyed Fish" by Dave Matthews Band. No this is not my favorite artist, but they are way up there on my list. This also one of my favorite songs of theirs. I chose this one specifically because I felt I had a fairly good grip on the lyrics and there meaning. This is the first verse of the song and we get this 'big-eyed' fish swimming around the sea, and it wants to be a bird and fly, but when it tries, obviously it gets beached and dies. He goes on to sing, beneath the sea is where a fish should be. This lays out the ideas of being who you are. Don't try to be anyone else, cause you're really good at what you do, and if you try to become someone you're not, it will only screw things up.
Obviously the song paints pretty clear pictures. I see a fish swimming around and there's seagulls above and it tries to go on the nice sandy beach. More than looking at that obvious of an image I guess I can say that I also see the general idea of someone stepping into the world, trying to find their place, 'big-eyed', etc.
It's funny how I've heard so many of their songs but I never heard this one. I like it though and your analysis of it is perfect. I agree completely that you should just be yourself, being someone your not doesn't create happiness.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Zak, your analysis of the lyrics is great. people trying to be what theyre not is stupid because in the end, you are you and nothing can change that and no one should force you to change. be who you are and happiness will come your way :)
ReplyDeleteThats a good analysis of the song. I never really think of the underlying messages within songs. I usually just like songs because of their beats or what the song actually says.
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