Planning - Lyrics

Planning - LyricsPlanning - Lyrics

(INTRO)(INTRO)

If You Wanna Be A FishIf You Wanna Be A FishBe A Techno FishBe A Techno FishHe Comes From He Comes From

LondonLondonSouth London South London

He Likes To RaveHe Likes To RaveAnd MisbehaveAnd Misbehave

With His Best FriendWith His Best FriendHis Best Friend DaveHis Best Friend Dave

(CHORUS)(CHORUS)

He Changes ColourHe Changes ColourRed, Green And BlueRed, Green And BlueHe Changes ColourHe Changes Colour

Right In Front Of YouRight In Front Of YouHe Lives His LifeHe Lives His Life

On The Club SceneOn The Club SceneThere’s No ClubThere’s No Club

That He Hasn’t Been YetThat He Hasn’t Been Yet

(CHORUS)(CHORUS)

(SOLO)(SOLO)

(CHORUS)(CHORUS)

(SOLO)(SOLO)

(SAME AS INTRO)(SAME AS INTRO)

At first glance, these lyrics can appear to be written by some kids At first glance, these lyrics can appear to be written by some kids creating a childish song, however, as with all lyrics, there can be a creating a childish song, however, as with all lyrics, there can be a hidden story. Firstly, the fact that Crisis Journey reference South hidden story. Firstly, the fact that Crisis Journey reference South

London, their home town, connotes how these lyrics could London, their home town, connotes how these lyrics could actually be about them. This song could also be seen to reference actually be about them. This song could also be seen to reference the stereotypical lives of young people as it talks about the idea the stereotypical lives of young people as it talks about the idea

of ‘techno’ music and also going to as many clubs as possible of ‘techno’ music and also going to as many clubs as possible which can be seen as something stereotypical for a teenager to which can be seen as something stereotypical for a teenager to

do. do.


However, this could also anchor the idea that this song is written However, this could also anchor the idea that this song is written about themselves as they are at the age that is known for going about themselves as they are at the age that is known for going out to clubs, drinking and listening to that kind of music. Due to out to clubs, drinking and listening to that kind of music. Due to the fact that there are not many lyrics in this song, I also believe the fact that there are not many lyrics in this song, I also believe

that this song was created to show the real personality of the that this song was created to show the real personality of the band. For example, the fast upbeat music on the track and the band. For example, the fast upbeat music on the track and the

childish lyrics connote the more immature and fun-loving side of childish lyrics connote the more immature and fun-loving side of the band.the band.


There is also something else that stands out about these lyrics; There is also something else that stands out about these lyrics; the lyrics, as a whole, are very unconventional lyrics for a boy the lyrics, as a whole, are very unconventional lyrics for a boy

band. This anchors the genre that the band is part of, alternative band. This anchors the genre that the band is part of, alternative pop punk, and also shows that they are influenced by bands such pop punk, and also shows that they are influenced by bands such as Blink 182, as many of their lyrics have the same childish feel as Blink 182, as many of their lyrics have the same childish feel

about them. about them.


I also think that I can use the simplicity of these lyrics to my I also think that I can use the simplicity of these lyrics to my advantage as, because they’re aren’t many lyrics both overall advantage as, because they’re aren’t many lyrics both overall

and in the chorus alone, I will be able to allow the band to show and in the chorus alone, I will be able to allow the band to show more of their own personality and this will anchor the idea of more of their own personality and this will anchor the idea of

their personality and also emphasises the fact that they are in their personality and also emphasises the fact that they are in this certain music genre.this certain music genre.


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