Cavetown’s description from his Bandcamp page:
"I also wrote this song back around the same time as ‘It’s U’. So the meaning is basically the same, focusing on how they made me feel dumb. No hard feelings though everything’s okay now."
Fool
Cavetown Lyrics
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You are just a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
Call me on the phone at three, I talk to you while half asleep
Complaining 'bout your mother so I take you to the cemetery
Oh, oh
Mm-mm-m
Cycling to school at 7:30 in the morning
I am still your baby boy I'm stuck in 2013
Don't understand my body, Washing machine confuses me
Oh, oh
Mm-mm-m
I am such a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
You are such a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
I was such a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
You were such a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
(Look in the mirror, I love that boy, don't hurt my dear, don't hurt my joy)
Oh oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh-oh oh
The lyrics of the song Fool by Cavetown depict the struggles of a person who is foolishly chasing after something that is not worth it. The opening lines of the song convey this theme when the lyrics say, "I am just a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great; You are just a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me." This line can be interpreted as a person who is chasing after someone who is not really interested in them. The lyrics then go on to portray a relationship that is strained and confusing.
In the second half of the song, the lyrics describe the experiences of the singer, who seems to be struggling with adolescence. They mention being up in the middle of the night, talking on the phone to someone they care about, and cycling to school in the morning. The lyrics also express confusion or frustration with growing up, with the line "Don't understand my body, the washing machine confuses me." The song ends with a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing the idea that the singer is still chasing after something that isn't worth it.
Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the struggles of being young and finding one's place in the world. It conveys a sense of confusion and uncertainty, as well as the pain of chasing after something that is unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
I am just a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
I am wasting my time by pursuing a goal that has no real value or purpose.
You are just a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
You are not truly in love with me and it's foolish to act like you are.
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
I am lost and unsure of what direction to take in my life.
Call me on the phone at three, I talk to you while half asleep
Even when I am tired and groggy, I make time for you and listen to your problems.
Complaining 'bout your mother so I take you to the cemetery
You use me as an outlet to vent your frustrations, and I go along with it.
Rant to me I like the sound, I like your voice, I like your mouth
I enjoy the sound of your voice and the way you speak, even when you are complaining.
Cycling to school at 7:30 in the morning
I am riding my bike to school early in the morning.
I am still your baby boy I'm stuck in 2013
You still treat me like a child and I feel stuck in the past.
Don't understand my body, Washing machine confuses me
I don't fully understand my own body and I struggle with using even basic technology like a washing machine.
I was such a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
I recognize that I was foolish to continue pursuing something that ultimately had little value or benefit.
You were such a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
You were foolish to continue pretending to be in love with me when that was not truly the case.
(Look in the mirror, I love that boy, don't hurt my dear, don't hurt my joy)
I remind myself to love and accept myself, and to not let anyone hurt me emotionally.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robin Skinner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
gwenj
man, washing machines confuse me too ,:1
@reannayayyy5074
fool lyrics (ignore me i just enjoy typing)
i am just a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
you were just a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
i dont know where im supposed to go
call me on the phone at three, i'll talk to you while im half asleep
complaining about your mother, so i take you to the cemetery
rant to me i like the sound, i like your voice, i like your mouth
cycling to school at 7:30 in the morning
i am still your baby boy im stuck in 2013
i dont understand my body
washing machines confuse me
i am such a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
you were such a fool to keep pretending that youre loving me
i dont know where im supposed to go
i am such a fool to keep on chasing after nothing great
you were such a fool to keep pretending that you're loving me
look in the mirror, i love that boy, dont hurt my dear, dont hurt my joy
and thats all i know woop woop
@Avery_0nline
@@badatyt47
Intro
cm7|c|7th fret first string| 5th fret first string|
And repeat that twice two strums for each chord
Then |Am| for 8 strums
|f| 8 strums
And then just f and hold
And then g and hold
And then repeat this for the rest of the song! :)
You can also find it on tabs if you need. And thanks I love Anne too! :)
@sammieinc.3398
Washing macine: *exists*
Robbie: *confused screaming*
@okthen4215
bRO MY LUNGSS
@brook508
😭🥺
@bugsinmybasil5206
I-
@malfunction_exe
for some reason i read that as time machine
@visworld96
ODJOIVDJVD
@vvv-lp8sz
"Washing machine confuses me"
Cheers, I'll drink to that bro.
@athena_the_avocado
Cheers 👏
@ronaldmcdonaldronald8545
I like your cut g