PRIMUS
- John The Fisherman Lyrics / with translationsWhen he was young you'd not find him doing well in school,
His mind would turn unto the waters.
Always the focus of adolescent ridicule,
He has no time for farmer's daughters.
Alienated from the clique society,
A lonely boy finds peace in fishing.
His mother says "John this is not the way life's supposed to be."
"Don't you see the life that you are missing?"
And he says...
When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.
Now years gone by we find man that rules the sea.
He sets out on a dark May morning .
To bring his catch back to this small community.
He doesn't see the danger dawning.
Four hours up, oh the ocean swelled and swelled,
The fog rolled in it started raining.
"The starboard bow." "Oh my God we're going down!"
They do not hear his frantic mayday.
And he says
When I grow up I want to be,
one of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.
"I'll live and die a fisherman."
Calling John the Fisherman.
His mind would turn unto the waters.
Always the focus of adolescent ridicule,
He has no time for farmer's daughters.
Alienated from the clique society,
A lonely boy finds peace in fishing.
His mother says "John this is not the way life's supposed to be."
"Don't you see the life that you are missing?"
And he says...
When I grow up I want to be,
One of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.
Now years gone by we find man that rules the sea.
To bring his catch back to this small community.
He doesn't see the danger dawning.
Four hours up, oh the ocean swelled and swelled,
The fog rolled in it started raining.
"The starboard bow." "Oh my God we're going down!"
They do not hear his frantic mayday.
And he says
When I grow up I want to be,
one of the harvesters of the sea.
I think before my days are done,
I want to be a fisherman.
"I'll live and die a fisherman."
Calling John the Fisherman.
Facts about John The Fisherman
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John The Fisherman is written by Leslie E Claypool, Timothy W Alexander, Todd R Huth.
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It is first released on November 01, 1989 as part of Primus's album "Suck On This" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the song 'John the Fisherman' composed by the band Primus narrates the tale of a boy who wants to be a fisherman; however, he is considered a mere fantasist and an underdog by the society. At first, he is alone in his dream and later together with his parents he secretly goes fishing in the dangerous waters of the sea. The story underlines the idea of following one's dreams no matter what, along with the hardships and the bittersweetness of being successful at one's goal. John the fisherman lyrics predominantly shine light on inspiration, loneliness, empowerment, nostalgia, and serenity. On the other hand, the song also highlights the notions of dreams and aspirations, isolation and alienation, and danger and sacrifice. The lyrics are clean with no strong language, violence, or adult themes. They revolve around the dream and the life of a fisherman which makes them appropriate for every age group.
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John The Fisherman falls under the genre Rock.
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John The Fisherman song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
Who wrote John The Fisherman lyrics?
John The Fisherman is written by Leslie E Claypool, Timothy W Alexander, Todd R Huth.
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When was John The Fisherman released?
It is first released on November 01, 1989 as part of Primus's album "Suck On This" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind John The Fisherman lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, the song 'John the Fisherman' composed by the band Primus narrates the tale of a boy who wants to be a fisherman; however, he is considered a mere fantasist and an underdog by the society. At first, he is alone in his dream and later together with his parents he secretly goes fishing in the dangerous waters of the sea. The story underlines the idea of following one's dreams no matter what, along with the hardships and the bittersweetness of being successful at one's goal. John the fisherman lyrics predominantly shine light on inspiration, loneliness, empowerment, nostalgia, and serenity. On the other hand, the song also highlights the notions of dreams and aspirations, isolation and alienation, and danger and sacrifice. The lyrics are clean with no strong language, violence, or adult themes. They revolve around the dream and the life of a fisherman which makes them appropriate for every age group.
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Which genre is John The Fisherman?
John The Fisherman falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song John The Fisherman?
John The Fisherman song length is 3 minutes and 53 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2002 Prawn Song Records
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