Fisherman's Blues
The Waterboys
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I wish I was a fisherman Tumblin' on the seas Far away from dry land And it's bitter memories Castin' out my sweet line With abandonment and love No ceiling bearin' down on me Save the starry sky above With light in my head With you in my arms I wish I was the brakeman On a hurtlin fevered train Crashin head long into the heartland Like a cannon in the rain With the feelin of the sleepers And the burnin of the coal Countin the towns flashin by And a night that's full of soul With light in my head With you in my arms And I know I will be loosened From the bonds that hold me fast And the chains all around me Will fall away at last And on that grand and fateful day I will take thee in my hand I will ride on a train I will be the fisherman With light in my head You in my arms Light in my head You in my arms Light in my head You With light in my head You in my arms
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Written by: SCOTT, WICKHAM
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release DateFisherman's Blues was released on 17 October 1988, as the title track of The Waterboys' fourth studio album.
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Genre ShiftThe song marked a significant departure from the Waterboys' earlier sound which was often classified as new wave or alternative rock. Fisherman's Blues showcased a return to traditional Irish music.
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Song CreationThe song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Mike Scott. He composed it, inspired by his love for folk music, specifically the Irish and Scottish traditional songs.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at Windmill Lane Studios in Dublin, Ireland. It was a product of extended recording sessions that lasted over a span of 2-3 years.
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Notable InstrumentationSteve Wickham's fiddle playing significantly shaped the song's Irish folk sound. His collaboration with Mike Scott was especially notable in this track.
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Album SuccessThe album, with this song as the title track, was a commercial success. It is often hailed as one of the Waterboys' best works, reaching number 3 in the UK Albums Chart and number 76 in the Billboard 200.
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Use in MediaFisherman's Blues was used in a variety of films and television series, including "Waking Ned Devine", "Just Looking", and notably in several episodes of the TV series "How I Met Your Mother".
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Live PerformancesThis track is notable for its popularity in the band's live performances and concerts. It often featured as the encore song in the setlist.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists worldwide have covered Fisherman's Blues, showcasing the song’s universal appeal.
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ReissueThe album Fisherman’s Blues was given a reissue in a 2006 Collector's Edition with bonus tracks, and again in 2013 as part of a 7-CD Fisherman's Box release with additional outtakes and alternative versions of the song.
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