Every Sick Herring (x2)

Breem and bass are fine, but some are sickly
(Every sick herring is stressed, they're preoccupied and find it hard to digest)
A cure is out of reach, they need to be assessed yeah
(They're turning blue and purple too, even though they're not meant to)

The recipe's secret's hidden from them
And they're getting battered all the time.
They don't like the pickled onions
They hate the chips and mushy peas.

Every sick herring is coated in batter
This batter is not that good.
Not good when herring's cooked.
Grilled or in ovens is how it should be done
Not in deep fat fryers
That's just not right or good (x2)

They suit fresh herbs and mayonnaise
(Lemon, dill and parsley. They were meant for only haute cuisine)
Or covered in mustard with a nice hollandaise
(Served with new potatoes, mmm, with a touch of butter it's as good as it gets).

The recipe's secret's hidden from them
And they're getting battered all the time.
They don't like the pickled onions
They hate the chips and mushy peas.

Every sick herring is coated in batter
This batter is not that good.
Not good when herring's cooked.
Grilled or in ovens is how it should be done
Not in deep fat fryers
That's just not right or good

Every sick herring is coated in batter
This batter is not that good.
Not good when herring's cooked.
Grilled or in ovens is how it should be done
Not in deep fat fryers
That's just not right or good

They have thoughts of swimming through the sea
But it's all in vain cause they
Are just in the chippy waiting for the batter
To come their way.

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