Fish Out Of Water

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Citizen Way's 'Fish Out of Water' is a contemporary Christian song about feeling out of place in this world and longing for a heavenly home. The lyrics use vivid imagery of a fish out of water and a bird in the sea to express the sense of being a traveler or stranger on earth. The song emphasizes that believers are ransomed by God's love and that their true identity is not defined by worldly labels. It conveys a message of hope and assurance that this life is temporary, and the ultimate destination is with God. The repeated refrain 'I do not belong here' reinforces the theme of not being of this world.