The Fool
Burden Lyrics


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I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
Worthy of fear
But as a child with four second futures, I never dreamed
That you would take me to a place that?s quite like here
Say my brother, to think that I embraced in you
Say my lover, to think I thought of you my true
How do I look now, what would you have me do?
Say my lord, bring me the head of my youth
Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream
So I can go on loving as you would have me
I won't let my rival feel the joy
I can see it all so clear
I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
Worthy of fear
I am no fool, who did you think you?re talking to?
My silly little one
Betray me with a kiss, who did you think your messing...
My silly little one
Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream
So I can go on loving as you would have me
I won't let my rival feel the joy
I can't see it all so clear
I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
Worthy of fear
Say my brother, I sing a thousand thanks for you
Say my lover, what I see if you only knew




How do I look now, what would you have me do?
Say my lord, you brought me the body of truth

Overall Meaning

The song "The Fool" by Burden speaks to the pain of betrayal in a relationship. The singer, who seems to be addressing their former lover, talks about the flames of anger and hurt feeding a "poisonous strength" that is "worthy of fear." The singer had never thought that their relationship could become so toxic and harmful, but they now find themselves in a dark and dangerous place.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream, so I can go on loving as you would have me." The singer is grappling with the reality of their situation and wishes it could be different, that they could go back to the way things were before the betrayal. They refuse to let their rival feel the joy of having taken what was once theirs, and they see the situation all too clearly.


The final verse of the song seems to offer some resolution, with the singer thanking their brother and their lover, and asking their lord for the "body of truth." Perhaps the singer has come to an understanding of the situation and is ready to move on. Overall, the lyrics of "The Fool" are a powerful meditation on the pain of betrayal and the struggle to come to terms with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
I witnessed a dangerous influence that gave power to something that can harm others


Worthy of fear
It deserves attention and caution


But as a child with four second futures, I never dreamed
As a naive person who couldn't predict the consequences of their actions, I could not have imagined this outcome


That you would take me to a place that's quite like here
I did not expect you to lead me into a situation that's similar to this one


Say my brother, to think that I embraced in you
Brother, I trusted you completely


Say my lover, to think I thought of you my true
My dear lover, I believed you were my soulmate


How do I look now, what would you have me do?
How should I act now that I know the truth?


Say my lord, bring me the head of my youth
Dear God, help me get rid of my past mistakes


Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream
I wish this wasn't real, that it was just a figment of my imagination


So I can go on loving as you would have me
I hope to continue to love without these obstacles preventing me from doing so


I won't let my rival feel the joy
I won't let someone who is against me have the upper hand or pleasure in my downfall


I can see it all so clear
I understand the situation fully now and how it will affect me


I am no fool, who did you think you're talking to?
I am not easily deceived, who do you think I am?


My silly little one
A condescending nickname for someone who thought they were clever


Betray me with a kiss, who did you think you're messing...
How dare you trick me with an act of love, who do you think you're fooling?


Say my brother, I sing a thousand thanks for you
Brother, I am grateful to you from the bottom of my heart


Say my lover, what I see if you only knew
My dearest, if only you could see the truth about our situation


Say my lord, you brought me the body of truth
Thank you, God, for showing me the reality of my situation




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Comments from YouTube:

Guarani

Queima tudo!

sabschmi

@Bayernmarco They are great - and btw. they are German (the singer ist Canadian, I guess).

Goma2

This is so sexy Im gonna call the cyber police

Ronald Ellis

the Best from Hanau

The Wolf

Ewig schade um die Band

Enrico Fuser

New Orleans in Germany?

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