Mr. Goldfish
By Douglas DoNascimento (feat: Scarlet Theron)
This song uses the metaphor of a goldfish in a bowl to explore themes of arrogance, materialism, and self-discovery. Mr. Goldfish, blinded by his pursuit of status and success, believes he is powerful and competitive, like a shark, yet remains trapped in a limited world without understanding his true purpose. Despite signs all around him, he fails to see the deeper reality—the “water” representing truth and divine wisdom. The song urges him to embrace humility, let go of confusion, and recognize that true success lies not in worldly achievements but in self-awareness and spiritual awakening.
The Lyrics
Thinking his world was so big
He had power and people beneath,
Important meetings, and such…
Brand new car and house, but no clue.
His wandering eyes everywhere,
Always seeking opportunities to bear.
Using people and loving things,
Hurting the heart of the true King.
Oh, Mr. Goldfish a woke dreamer,
The last one to discover water.
The success you’ve been searching to find,
Requires of you, a change of mind.
Competitive and sharp…
He sees himself as a shark
But the bubbles are his hint
They rise-up on his fishbowl.
He wants to be first on everything
Always so sure and convincing
Expecting others to be in awe
Mr. Goldfish you’ve got no clue
Oh, Mr. Goldfish a woke dreamer,
The last one to discover water.
The success you’ve been searching to find,
Requires of you, a change of mind.
Competitive and sharp…
He sees himself as a shark
He sees himself as a shark
As a shark…
Competitive and sharp…
He sees himself adjacent to his fishbowl
But once he sees his face on the bowl
The world leaves and the lie he comes to know
Every other fish, were swimming along,
Blindingly unsuspected, something was wrong.
Mr. Goldfish saw the bubbles, he felt wet,
But what it all meant, he couldn’t get.
Oh, Mr. Goldfish a woke dreamer,
The last one to discover water.
The success you’ve been searching to find,
Requires of you, a change of mind.
You were made with a purpose, in HIS watery space,
The ocean is yours, accept your fate.
Let confusion go, and know you belong,
Nobody knew you meant, you couldn’t get (you couldn’t get)
Oh, Mr. Goldfish a woke dreamer,
The last one to discover water.
The success you’ve been searching to find,
Requires of you, a change of mind.
You were made with a purpose, in HIS watery space,
The ocean is yours, accept your fate.
Let confusion go, and know you belong,
The vast ocean of truth is your real home
Mr. Goldfish, accept and understand,
Water is HIS world, right in HIS hands.
Let confusion go, and know you do belong,
The vast ocean of truth is your real real home