So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
A Perfect Circle
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Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps and flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali, and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray For this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe In an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On politicians, fancy water and guns and plastic surgery Like old Prince and Brady's mom All the dolphins have moved on Signaling the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry Bravissimo, hip hip hooray What a glorious display Melt our joyous hearts away Under the mushroom cloud confetti Hip hip hooray for this fireworks display Mind and body blown away What a radiant crescendo Hip hip hooray Hip hip hooray Ticker tape parade Our hair and skin like Marilyn Monroe in an afterwind Time is money and money's time We wasted every second dime On diets, lawyers, shrinks and apps flags and plastic surgery Now Willy Wonka, Major Tom, Ali and Leia have moved on Signal the final curtain call in all its atomic pageantry
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Written by: Jeff Friedl, Billy Howerdel, Maynard James Keenan, Matt McJunkuns, James Iha
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Band Information"A Perfect Circle" was formed in 1999 by guitarist Billy Howerdel and Tool's vocalist Maynard James Keenan.
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Album Details"So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" is a track from the band's fourth studio album, "Eat The Elephant" which was released on April 20, 2018 - their first album in 14 years.
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Song ReferenceThe title "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" is a reference to Douglas Adams' fourth book in the "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy" series.
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Unique SoundThe song is characterized by its surprisingly poppy and upbeat sound, a slight departure from the band's typically darker, more complex style.
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InspirationThe song was created as a juxtapositional, light-hearted way to explore deeper themes - in this case, a commentary on humanity's tendency towards self-destruction.
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Music VideoThe music video for "So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" includes disturbing clips of people calmly going about mundane tasks while destruction occurs around them, hinting at the same theme explored in the lyrics.
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InfluencesMaynard James Keenan has cited David Bowie's work as an influence on the song.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 16 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart on May 19, 2018.
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Record LabelThis song, along with all the tracks in "Eat The Elephant" album was released under the label BMG Rights Management.
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Live Performances"So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" has been included in the setlists of many of the band's live performances since its release, showing its popularity among fans.
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Critical ReceptionThe song gained positive reviews from many music critics, with some noting its wry, satirical lyrics and catchy melody as standout elements.
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