Fool
Ashes Lyrics


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Poor fool, he makes me laugh
Ha ha, ha ha, ha, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Time I tried to get a better, better half
Poor fool, he doesn't know! Ho ho ho ho ho
Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho, ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho (ah, ah, ah, ah)
If he knew the truth, he'd never, ever go

Did I not instruct that Box Five was to be kept empty?
It's him, I know it is him
Your part is silent, little toad
A toad, madame? Perhaps it is you who are the toad
Serafimo, away with this pretense!
You cannot speak, but kiss me in my (ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha)
Poor fool, he makes me laugh, ha ha, ha ha, ha, ha
Ha ha, ha ha, ha ha
Ah, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha
Behold, she's singing to bring down the chandelier

Ladies and gentlemen, the performance will continue in ten minutes' time
When the role of the Countess will be sung by Miss Christine Daae
In the meantime, ladies and gentlemen, we shall be giving you the ballet
From Act Three of tonight's opera
Maestro the ballet, now

Ah!
Raoul, Raoul
Christine, come with me
No, to the roof
We'll be safe there

Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats




Do not panic
It was an accident, simply an accident

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are taken from the song "Fool" by Ashes. The song seems to be about a person who finds amusement in someone else's ignorance and naivety. The singer refers to this person as a "poor fool" who makes them laugh.


In the first paragraph, the singer mentions that they have tried to find a better partner or companion than this fool. The repetition of "ho ho ho ho ho" and "ha ha ha ha ha" implies that the singer finds their actions or thoughts amusing. The fool is oblivious to the truth, and if they knew it, they would not continue in their current course.


The second paragraph introduces a dialogue between characters from the musical "The Phantom of the Opera". The lines seem to suggest a conflict or confrontation between two characters, one of whom is referred to as a toad. The context of this dialogue is not entirely clear, but it adds a mysterious and dramatic element to the lyrics.


The third paragraph transitions back to the singer's perspective, mentioning the fool who continues to make them laugh. The repetition of "ha ha" further emphasizes the singer's amusement. The line "behold, she's singing to bring down the chandelier" suggests a pivotal moment in the performance, with someone singing in a way that creates chaos.


The fourth paragraph switches again to a scene from "The Phantom of the Opera." Raoul and Christine are mentioned, indicating a romantic subplot. They plan to go to the roof together to be safe, implying that they are escaping from a dangerous situation. The announcement made to the audience reassures them that an accident occurred and encourages them to remain calm.


Overall, these lyrics contain references to themes of deception, conflict, amusement, and a fictional story involving characters from "The Phantom of the Opera." The song seems to reflect on the foolishness and ignorance of certain individuals and the intrigue of the larger narrative.


Line by Line Meaning

Poor fool, he makes me laugh
I find amusement in the foolishness of this person


Ha ha, ha ha, ha, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Laughs expressed in an exaggerated manner


Time I tried to get a better, better half
I should attempt to find a more suitable romantic partner


Poor fool, he doesn't know! Ho ho ho ho ho
The person is unaware of the truth, which I find amusing


Ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho, ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho-ho (ah, ah, ah, ah)
Continuation of exaggerated laughter


If he knew the truth, he'd never, ever go
If the person knew the reality, they would never leave


Did I not instruct that Box Five was to be kept empty?
I clearly ordered for Box Five to remain unoccupied


It's him, I know it is him
I am certain it is him


Your part is silent, little toad
You have no lines, insignificant and contemptible person


A toad, madame? Perhaps it is you who are the toad
Are you suggesting that I am the repulsive creature, madam?


Serafimo, away with this pretense!
Serafimo, stop pretending and reveal the truth


You cannot speak, but kiss me in my (ha ha, ha ha, ha ha, ha ha)
While you cannot verbally express, you continue to kiss me, generating laughter


Behold, she's singing to bring down the chandelier
Look, she is singing with the intent to drop the chandelier


Ladies and gentlemen, the performance will continue in ten minutes' time
Dear ladies and gentlemen, the show will resume after a ten-minute interval


When the role of the Countess will be sung by Miss Christine Daae
Miss Christine Daae will perform as the Countess in the upcoming act


In the meantime, ladies and gentlemen, we shall be giving you the ballet
During this time, we will entertain you with a ballet performance


From Act Three of tonight's opera
Taken from the third act of this evening's opera


Maestro the ballet, now
Conductor, begin the ballet performance immediately


Raoul, Raoul
Calling out the name of Raoul


Christine, come with me
Christine, join me


No, to the roof
No, let's go to the roof


We'll be safe there
We will be protected from harm in that location


Ladies and gentlemen, please remain in your seats
Kindly stay in your designated spots, ladies and gentlemen


Do not panic
Maintain composure, there is no need to be fearful


It was an accident, simply an accident
What occurred was unintentional; purely an accident




Lyrics Β© Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Charles Hart, Richard Stilgoe

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Foreign Forest

What if all the time we were all alright?

LilMama 0003101116

That would be nice

C Monsta

If is good

K I D G H O S T Y

This is incredible, can’t wait for the whole album! 🀘🏻🀯

wnter

Such a tune man. You always manage to come up with a sick vocal melody πŸ–€

Dan

β€œI’m feeling like a fool, I burned all my bridges tryna build a bridge to get to you” always πŸ”₯

Trevor Hurlock

ITS SO GOOD!

True Love Cel

This is sick. Good job Forest <3

TruffleKnight

Love this song so much, excited for the rest of the album but tbh think this might still be my favorite off the album after it drops.

Dydak

This is sick dude, hyped for the whole album <3

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