Fish Vendors

Fish Vendors: 1st Feb 1998

Passing through a fish market the other day
Hear what the fish vendors had to say
Come and buy fresh fish from me
And you'll be getting quality
Get your fish this fresh fresh fish
Cheap and good for any dish
Jean said put all to the test
You'll see that my fish is the best

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If you fish was clean and nice
I wouldn't mind paying the correct price
But selling it for a little bit
There must be something wrong with it

I said Joan if your fish is on sale
Why did you scrape off all the scale
She said the size you cannot miss
And some men like seeing it like this
I know it doesn't smell too good
But believe me it is healthful food
Just rub some salt and lime juice in
Be careful with the gills and fin

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I said lime and salt might kill the smell
But it will burn your fish like hell
I think some clean water will do
Then your fish will look brand new

Pauline declared it's after five
But look my fish is still alive
I keep it covered all the time
And you can see there is no slime
I sprinkle water when it is hot
Now my fish is ready for the pot
Thyme cube aji and blackpepper
Will produce a fine flavour

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But I told her: if you cover your fish with a cloth
It doesn't seasoning for a broth
Whether it's medium thin or fat
It can be eaten just like that.