The success of the single 'Shoot Your Gun' and the track 'Devil In Me' shot the band to prominence after its use in a Vauxhall commercial.
In early 2006, after four years together touring, with difficulties recording their follow-up album and a desire to change musical direction, the band mutually agreed to split up.
The band reformed in 2008 and released Shake/Shiver/Moan in 2010 and Got It If You Want It in 2012.
On 3 May, 2012, the band announced on Twitter that guitarist Dan Hare decided to leave the band.
22-20s quietly split for a second time in 2013.
Such a Fool
22-20s Lyrics
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To keep on acting like you do
Don't you know you're such a fool
To keep on acting like you do
You're a fool to play things cool
When you've got everything to lose
You hurt the ones you love the most
Every time you lose your head
Hurt the ones you love the most
Every time you lose your head
Well you shoot them down when they're too close
And you've lost another friend
Told the girl you love the best
She could never get inside of you
Told the girl you love the best
She could never get inside of you
And you started to regret
And you began to think things through
Lord what a stupid thing to do
What a stupid thing to do
Lord what a stupid thing to do
What a thing for me to do
What a thing for me to do
Lord what a stupid thing to do
What a thing for me to do
In the lyrics of the song "Such a Fool" by 22-20s, the lead singer is addressing someone who has been foolishly keeping up a façade of coolness, even when they have everything to lose. The singer implies that it is not worth pretending to be someone they are not, especially if their actions and behaviors are causing them to hurt the people they care about the most. The song reflects on the consequences of being stubborn and distant in personal relationships, and how it often leads to regret and a sense of foolishness.
Throughout the lyrics, the singer points out the specific ways in which this person has hurt their loved ones, stating that they "shoot them down when they're too close" and "told the girl you love the best she could never get inside of you." There is a clear sense of frustration and disappointment in the lead singer's voice, as they try to make this person see the errors of their ways. The repeated line of "Don't you know you're such a fool" serves as a reminder to the foolish person that they are not fooling anyone, and that they are only hurting themselves and those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you know you're such a fool
You're not thinking straight
To keep on acting like you do
You're not changing the way you act
Don't you know you're such a fool
It's time to wake up and realize
To keep on acting like you do
You won't get anywhere with this behavior
You're a fool to play things cool
You're risking too much
When you've got everything to lose
When you're in a safe place
You hurt the ones you love the most
You're causing pain to the people you care about
Every time you lose your head
Every time you can't handle your emotions
Hurt the ones you love the most
You don't realize the impact of your actions
Well you shoot them down when they're too close
You push them away
And you've lost another friend
You've damaged a relationship
Told the girl you love the best
You confided in your loved one
She could never get inside of you
You didn't let her in emotionally
And you started to regret
You began to realize your mistake
And you began to think things through
You're starting to consider other ways of behaving
Lord what a stupid thing to do
You're aware of your foolishness
What a stupid thing to do
What a terrible mistake
Lord what a stupid thing to do
You're aware of your own foolishness
What a thing for me to do
What a mistake I've made
What a thing for me to do
What a terrible error I've made
Lord what a stupid thing to do
You're aware of your own foolishness
What a thing for me to do
What a terrible mistake I've made
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLEN BARTUP, MARTIN TRIMBLE
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