Shiozuka replied in an interview that it would be cool if the word "sheep" was included in both English and Japanese, and that "literature" was connected to express a big world view that is not limited to music by name. In another interview, she named it "sheep" because she likes the band S.R.S who used sheep for album artwork, and said that "literature" was good because he wanted to express a feeling like Sigur Rós.
Fool
羊文学 Lyrics
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泥だらけよもう
翼の折れたエンジェル
なんて可愛いもんじゃないの
ただフール わがままなだけ?
ルールなんて聞かない
ジョークだらけね 笑えないのよ?
アドバイスいらないわ
言いたいことをはっきり言って頂戴 (頂戴)
邪推してて日が暮れちゃうわ
Be フール (フール)
良い人のふり ループ (ループ)
繰り返すのはクール (クール) なのかな?
ハートに聞いてみなよ
私は騙せない
わからないの?
初めから常識とか正義では心は奪えないのよ
私達は幸せを知りたいから生きるのに
泣いてちゃ仕方ないでしょ?
信じたいの
失って傷ついても続くなら 壊れたって歌うから
もう二度と離さないわ
The lyrics of 羊文学's song "FOOL" convey a message of defiance against societal expectations and a determination to stay true to oneself. The opening lines, "If it's a dream, please let me wake up, covered in mud already," suggest a desire to break free from an illusory or constrained existence. The mention of a "broken-winged angel" emphasizes that being fragile and vulnerable is not necessarily cute or endearing.
The repetition of the word "fool" throughout the song questions whether being selfish and not adhering to rules is really such a bad thing. The mention of jokes that aren't funny suggests a disillusionment with societal norms and the tonal expectations placed on individuals. The singer of the song rejects unsolicited advice and urges others to speak their minds clearly instead of engaging in baseless suspicion that wastes time.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the message of self-determination and refusing to conform to societal expectations. The line "Be a fool, pretending to be a good person, looping, is it cool?" implies that conforming and repeating the same patterns is not necessarily admirable. Instead, the lyrics encourage listeners to consult their own hearts and pursue their own happiness.
The last verse expresses a resolve to never let go of what is cherished, even if it means experiencing loss and pain. Believing in the possibility of finding happiness and continuing to sing even when broken, demonstrates a refusal to be defeated by hardships. The final line, "I won't let go again," signifies a commitment to perseverance and a determination to cling to what is treasured, no matter the challenges faced.
Overall, the lyrics of "FOOL" encourage listeners to challenge societal expectations, embrace their individuality, and pursue their own happiness even in the face of adversity. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and not letting conventional norms dictate one's actions or emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
夢なら覚めて頂戴
Please wake me up if this is just a dream
泥だらけよもう
I'm already covered in dirt
翼の折れたエンジェル
An angel with broken wings
なんて可愛いもんじゃないの
Isn't that cute?
ただフール わがままなだけ?
Am I just a fool, being selfish?
ルールなんて聞かない
I don't follow any rules
ジョークだらけね 笑えないのよ?
It's full of jokes, isn't it? Can you even laugh?
アドバイスいらないわ
I don't need advice
言いたいことをはっきり言って頂戴 (頂戴)
Please let me say what I want to say clearly
邪推してて日が暮れちゃうわ
If you keep making wild guesses, the day will end
Be フール (フール)
Be a fool
良い人のふり ループ (ループ)
Pretend to be a good person, repeat, repeat
繰り返すのはクール (クール) なのかな?
Is it cool to keep repeating?
ハートに聞いてみなよ
Try listening to your heart
私は騙せない
I cannot be deceived
わからないの?
Don't you understand?
初めから常識とか正義では心は奪えないのよ
From the beginning, common sense or justice cannot steal my heart
私達は幸せを知りたいから生きるのに
We live because we want to know happiness
泣いてちゃ仕方ないでしょ?
There's no use crying, right?
信じたいの
I want to believe
失って傷ついても続くなら 壊れたって歌うから
If I can continue even after losing and hurting, I will sing even if I'm broken
もう二度と離さないわ
I won't let go anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Moeka Shiotsuka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-us6pz4pj8y
ここ最近ずっと聴いてるけど「初めから常識とか正義では心は動かせない」と「私たちは幸せを知りたいから生きたいのに泣いてちゃ仕方ないでしょ」って歌詞が好きすぎる最高
@user-wr7qh5ru1b
コレよこの感じよね、湿り気のあるメロディにジャリジャリのバッキングとベースラインが心地よい
@yosu1533
Stepのときも思ったけど幸せになりたいじゃなくて幸せを知りたいなんですよね
この表現だと今まで一回も(本当に)幸せだったことがない雰囲気がして切実感がたまりません
@user-xo1gq4qh1k
このコメント好き
@haijihhai
ゆりかさんのコーラスが毎回天才すぎる。
これまたとんでもない名曲が生まれた。
@hiiiiii66
今年から新社会人です。本当に羊文学のつくる音楽や歌詞、それら全てに支えられて何とかがんばることができてます。
ときにはテキトーに、自分褒めてあげながらこれからもがんばります。いつもありがとう🐑🫶
@oo-ky7yr
羊文学の音楽がほんとうに大好き
@nkjmsk8814
シューゲイザーど真ん中ってサウンドも見上ちゃんは恋する惑星のフェイ・ウォンなの?って映像もまさにBack to 90'sって感じで最高。
それに、桜が舞い散る時期を過ぎて迎える新緑の季節にこういう楽曲を出してくるの完璧なんだわ。
@absolado126tr
めっちゃ混ぜて大量にすくって一口クソちっさいの好き
@user-of4nd5do4l
歪んでるサウンドとか、MVも歌詞も全部良すぎる…最後の転調で声出ちゃった😂