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"So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish" is an upbeat, sarcastic alternative rock track by A Perfect Circle released on April 15, 2018, as a single from their fourth studio album, Eat the Elephant.Song Meaning and BackgroundLiterary Reference: The title comes from Douglas Adams' famous sci-fi comedy series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, where dolphins leave the Earth right before its destruction and say goodbye.Celebrity Deaths: Frontman Maynard James Keenan stated the song addresses the wave of iconic cultural figures and heroes passing away (such as David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, and Prince).Coping with Absurdity: Keenan described the track as a biting, cynical response to a chaotic world, noting it reflects a sarcastic reaction once comforting methods like sharing wine run out.