Fool
Archive Lyrics


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'Cause I'm a fool
A fool for you
I seem to want
Everything that you do

I don't know
I procrastinate
'Cause I hate those days
That are bound to me

[Repeat: x2]
It's never sure
It's never pure
It always hurts

It always hurts

Tell me why did you fall over me
I let my heart implode
I let my heart, my heart implode
I let my faith go

[Repeat: x2]
It's never sure
It's never pure
It always hurts
So climb out

[Repeat: x2]
So climb out





[Repeat: x2]
It's never sure, it's never pure, it always hurts

Overall Meaning

The song "Fool" by Archive is about being in love with someone who doesn't necessarily reciprocate those feelings. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to do anything for the object of their affection, even if it means sacrificing their own well-being. They describe themselves as a "fool" for this person, implying that they know the feelings are one-sided and that they're aware of the potential for heartbreak.


The lines "I seem to want everything that you do" and "tell me why did you fall over me" suggest that the singer has a strong desire to be with this person and that they're confused as to why the person is not interested, leading to self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. The repetition of the lines "it's never sure, it's never pure, it always hurts" reinforces the idea that love is unpredictable and can be painful.


The chorus also mentions procrastination and an aversion to certain days, implying that the singer is struggling to move on from these feelings and may be stuck in a self-destructive cycle. Overall, the song is a melancholic reflection on unrequited love and the emotional toll it can take on a person.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause I'm a fool
I am foolish for loving you despite knowing better.


A fool for you
I make irrational decisions because of my infatuation with you.


I seem to want everything that you do
I have a tendency to mirror your actions and desires.


I don't know
I'm uncertain about my feelings and what to do.


I procrastinate
I delay making decisions about our relationship due to fear and uncertainty.


Cause I hate those days that are bound to me
I despise feeling trapped in this relationship, but I can't seem to break free.


It's never sure
The future of our relationship is always uncertain and unstable.


It's never pure
There are always underlying motives and agendas behind our actions towards each other.


It always hurts
Our relationship is continuously painful and filled with heartache.


Tell me why did you fall over me
I wonder why you chose to love me despite my flaws and shortcomings.


I let my heart implode
I allowed my emotions to consume me and become self-destructive.


I let my heart, my heart implode
My feelings for you caused me to spiral out of control and damage myself.


I let my faith go
I lost hope and trust in our relationship and what we could be.


So climb out
I encourage you to leave this toxic relationship and move on.


It's never sure, it's never pure, it always hurts
No matter what happens in our relationship, it will always be filled with doubt, dishonesty, and pain.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARIUS KEELER

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