The song "Coffinfish" by Parry Gripp is a playful and whimsical tune that tells the story of a Coffinfish, a deep-sea creature, and its lonely existence at the bottom of the ocean. The song uses the sound "bloop" to represent the underwater environment and the Coffinfish's presence. The lyrics describe the Coffinfish sitting on the ocean floor, catching the attention of the narrator with its lure. Despite its strange appearance, the Coffinfish is portrayed as cute, resembling a pink balloon. The repeated chant of "Coffinfish, Coffinfish, Bloop" reinforces its identity and sets the tone of the song. The narrator expresses concern for the Coffinfish, suggesting that it should come up above the water to join those who love it. However, the Coffinfish remains content and isolated in its underwater habitat, represented by the refrain "At the bottom of the sea, bloop, bloop, bloop. That's where you lay, at the bottom of the sea, bloop, bloop. That's where you stay, so far away from me." Overall, the song seems to convey a sense of empathy for the Coffinfish's solitude and captures the curiosity and wonder of an obscure ocean-dwelling creature. The repetitive and catchy nature of the song contributes to its lighthearted and fun atmosphere.
