Goldfish and the Ladybug

Written by S. Nicks

Goldfish and the ladybug
Fell in love with each other
But they couldn't work it out
They couldn't get together 
 
Ladybug said "I can't swim"
Goldfish die on land
Ladybug swung down like a swing
Kissed him with her wings

One touch and the promise was made
Ladybug's love was real
Goldfish cried tears of sadness
How was he to feel?
How was he to feel?

And the days turned into years
Ladybug's sadness grew
She took her love to the water's edge
She didn't know what to do
What to do

Goldfish lived in his deep water home
So much his and so fine
Still, he lived his life alone
Ladybug lived in his mind
Ladybug lived in his mind

"Oh, lady, lady, I love you
My life is hollow without you
Can you love me without loving -
Can I love you without you?
Can I love you without you?
Can I love you without you?"

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WEBMISTRESS speculates:

At first glance, this song seems like a maudlin version of "It's Not Easy Being Green" by Kermit the Frog. Apparently Stevie (once she made the big time) even attempted unsuccessfully to produce a cartoon based on this song - I believe she called it "a children's Dr. Zhivago." Hmmm.....I've read Dr. Zhivago, Dr. Zhivago was a friend of mine, and Mr. Goldfish is no Dr. Zhivago! However, once you translate this kindergarten-style analogy to real life, you find some sophisticated themes that might not, at first, be evident. I think the key line is the last one - "Can I love you without you?" The goldfish and the ladybug could represent Stevie and Lindsey. They have two different lifestyles that are incompatible, yet they still love one another. But does it count? Is it really possible to love someone who you can't live with? That's the fundamental question here...and from all the "love" songs Stevie wrote for Lindsey post-breakup, I would assume the answer is yes.

 

BPRYDERI speculates:

I think this song does represent Stevie and Lindsey, but I think it's also larger than that. How many relationships have gone the way this song describes, for Stevie and for the other people in the band as well. It's very romantic that they can love and long for each other, even though it is evident that they cannot be together. I think this song would translate wonderfully into a children's book.

 

MAYAMAGIC speculates:

Your all fools to go on believing Stevie and Lindsey go on dreaming and thinking about each other for years. They don't and they have gotten on with their lives. Stevie has fallen in love with some mysterious person back in 1983 and has not gotten over this person since and that is the person she sings about, don't you see in all her songs since 1983 she sings about a love that has not connected yet. and Thats That!

 

KATHRYN speculates:

This is yet another of Stevie Nicks self indulgent cocaine fuelled projects that I read was quietly shelved.I agree with MAYAMAGIC get over these people.Lindsey and Stevie is pure theatre ,they act a part ,ceate an illusion and make lots of money.Stevie was too self absorbed to love any of these guys.Her songs are all about her.