John the Fisherman
Primus
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When 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.
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Written by: LES CLAYPOOL, TIMOTHY W. ALEXANDER, TODD HUTH
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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11 facts about this song
Genre"John the Fisherman" falls under the genre of alternative metal, funk metal, and experimental rock, demonstrating Primus's varied and distinctive style.
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Debut AlbumThe song is part of Primus's debut studio album titled "Frizzle Fry," which was released in 1990.
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Track positioningIt is the first track on the album and sets the tone for the rest of the music.
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Became a Part of Video Game Soundtrack"John the Fisherman" was featured in the popular music video game, Guitar Hero II, making it recognizable to a new audience.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the band's lead vocalist and bassist, Les Claypool's, youth experiences. He grew up in a fishing locality near El Sobrante in California.
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Band's First Music Video"John the Fisherman" was the first ever music video produced by Primus, marking a major milestone in their career.
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NarrativeThe song is a narrative about a fisherman named John who desires more from life, giving the song a deeper philosophical meaning.
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Trilogy"John the Fisherman" is considered as the prequel of a trilogy including “Fish On” and “Fisherman’s Chronicles.”
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Re-releasesThe song was re-released by Caroline Records in 2002 and on vinyl in 2009.
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Unique Style"John the Fisherman" is known for its complex bass patterns and minimalistic structure, showcasing the band's unique and unconventional approach to music.
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Live PerformancesDespite having large discography, "John the Fisherman" still is one of the most frequently played songs during Primus's live concerts.
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