Scorpaenidae
Scorpaenidae, the scorpionfish, are a family of mostly marine fish that includes many of the world's most venomous species. As the name suggests, scorpionfish have a type of "sting" in the form of sharp spines coated with venomous mucus. The family is a large one, with hundreds of members. They are widespread in tropical and temperate seas, but mostly found in the Indo-Pacific. They should not be confused with the cabezones, of the genus Scorpaenichthys, which belong to a separate, though related, family (Cottidae).
Varieties
Some types, such as the lionfish, are attractive as well as dangerous, and highly desired for aquaria. In addition to the name scorpionfish, informal names for family members include firefish, turkeyfish, dragonfish, and stingfish, usually with adjectives added.
General characteristics of family members include a compressed body, ridges and/or spines on the head, one or two spines on the operculum, and three to five spines on the preopercle. The dorsal fin has 11 to 17 spines, often long and separated from each other, and the pectoral fins are well-developed, with 11 to 25 rays. The spines of the dorsal, anal, and pelvic fins all have venom glands at their bases.
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by Scarpoint
Open Your Eyes
by: Scarpoint[Jens Kidman (Meshuggah)]
Interpret my way to be
Alone I feel like no one cares
Tears keep falling, the walls are closing in
Dark institution of agony and pain
[Jimmie Strimmel (Dead by April)]
Narcissistic people around me
Makes me weaker don't you see
Another day, became the prey
Feeling insignificant if I where to fade
[Chorus:]
[Anette Olsen (Nightwish)]
[Björn Strid (Soilwork)]
I believed, I believed you were my friend.
Thought you were there for me,
Open your eyes and see me,
Yes it hurts, to always come far behind,
To always be last in line,
Open your eyes and see me
[Henrik Englund (Scarpoint)]
Living with an empty hollow soul
During my darkest day
You came and gave me a reason
A source of safety and persistence
But all this time you slandered me
[Zak Tell (Clawfinger)]
I've been used and abused
I've been bruised I've been beat
And still I refuse to give in to defeat
Instead I stand my ground and I try to stand tall
With a fist in my face and my back against the wall
[Chorus]
[Martin Westerstrand (Lillasyster)]
Regn allt detta regn som faller hela tiden
Rinner ner på huden mellan jackan och nacken
Blötte ner min tröja och gör huden kall som frusen skit
Men inget kommer döda mig när jag väl har kommit hit
För nu är jag här, jag står ju här rakt framför dig i mörkret mellan bilarna
Och väntar på att du ska bränna mig
Du kommer aldrig klara att plocka mig ur tiden
För det är mitt regn som faller hela tiden
[Tom Englund (Evergrey)]
When everyday feels like a trial
I hide within my shell
[Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain)]
Blood flowing through my veins
Seeking a way out
Am I stuck in this hell
Forever, tell me you so called friend