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"Fishtail" seems to be about a tumultuous relationship where one person in the relationship is manipulating the other to feel sad or unhappy. The opening lines suggest that the person singing is aware of their partner's manipulation, warning them not to make empty promises unless they truly care.
The lyrics in the chorus, "You wanted me sadder, you wanted me sadder, can't you see it?" and "For me, you are the one and if I'm not the one for you don't just say it" suggest that the person is aware that their partner is trying to control their emotions. Yet, despite recognizing it, the person singing does not realize that they deserve better and continue their relationship with this person.
The palm trees in black and white and dancing in the hot sun represent moments of joy and beauty in the relationship but are overshadowed by the underlying manipulation and problems. The line "Maybe I'll take my glasses off so I stop painting red flags green" implies that the person is ignoring warning signs and actively convincing themselves that everything is okay.
The song's title "Fishtail" could be a metaphor for being pulled along in one direction, then suddenly yanked in another, possibly suggesting that the relationship is full of sudden ups and downs, the struggles of which are represented by skipping rope or slipping on unstable terrain.
Ultimately, the song seems to be about a toxic relationship where one person is actively manipulating the other, and the other is struggling to recognize their worth and leave the relationship.
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