Danakil (Balik, Das,Tom-tom, Titi, Dus, Fab, Smart, Keuj, One & Jb) is a Fr… Read Full Bio ↴Danakil (Balik, Das,Tom-tom, Titi, Dus, Fab, Smart, Keuj, One & Jb) is a French roots reggae band from Paris created in 2000 that continues to transmit its message through music by mixing reggae and world music.
Their first album, Microclimat, came out on the 28th of April, 2006. Its success convinced the band to further pursue their musical career as they started touring with other groups such as Saïan Supa Crew and Groundation.

Fool On The Hill
Danakil Lyrics

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Day after day, alone on a hill,
The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him,
They can see he's just a fool
And he never gives an answer.

But the fool on the hill sees the sun going down
And the eys in his head see the world spinning round.

Well on the way, head in a cloud,
The man of a thousand voices talking perfectly loud.
But nobody ever hears him
Or the sound he appearss to make
And he never seems to notice.

But the fool on the hill sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head see the world spinning round.

And nobody seems to like him,
They can tell what he wants to do
And he never shows his feelings.

But the fool on the hill sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head see the world spinning round.

He never listens to them,
He knows that they're the fools

They don't like him. The fool on the hill sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head see the world spinning round.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Danakil's song Fool on the Hill are a portrayal of a man alone on a hill with a foolish grin. The man is keeping perfectly still and day after day, but nobody wants to know him or give him an answer. He is seen as a fool by many, and he never seems to give any reply or explanation.

However, the "fool on the hill" sees things that others cannot. He sees the sun going down and the world spinning around him. The man of a thousand voices is also mentioned, who talks perfectly loud, but nobody ever hears him. He is not noticed, and he never seems to notice anything around him either.

Nobody seems to like him or what he wants to do, but the "fool on the hill" is never bothered. He never shows his feelings and never listens to them. He knows that they are the real fools, and he is content enjoying the solitude and seeing things others cannot.

The song is a tribute to the Beatles' classic song "Fool on the Hill," written by Paul McCartney. Danakil's version is a reggae adaptation of the song. Here are some interesting facts about the song:

- "Fool on the Hill" was originally released in 1967 on the Beatles' album Magical Mystery Tour.
- It was written by Paul McCartney and is one of his most popular solo compositions.
- The song was inspired by McCartney's recollections of walking near his country retreat in Scotland and observing a man on a hill who appeared to be talking to himself.
- While the song was never released as a single in the UK, it became a hit in many other countries, including the United States, where it reached number six on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- In addition to McCartney's lead vocal, the song features an unusual instrument called the Lowrey organ, which creates a distinctive, haunting sound.
- It has been covered by numerous artists, including Sergio Mendes, Aretha Franklin, and Bjork.
- The song has also been referenced in popular culture, including in the film Forrest Gump, where it is played in a scene featuring Forrest running across the United States.
- The song's lyrics have been interpreted in many ways, with some suggesting it is about the dangers of isolation and others seeing it as a celebration of individuality and self-reliance.
- McCartney has said that he views the song as one of his favorites, and he has performed it live many times over the years.
- The song's title has become a common metaphor for someone who is seen as foolish or out of touch with reality.

Chords:
Verse: D A D6 D A Bm D E7sus4 A
Chorus: D A D6 D A Bm D E7sus4 A D A D6 D A Bm D E7sus4 A D A D6 D A Bm D E7sus4 A

Line by Line Meaning

Day after day, alone on a hill,
The man in question isolates himself on the hill for days and nobody visits him.

The man with the foolish grin is keeping perfectly still
The man has a silly smile on his face and he remains motionless.

But nobody wants to know him,
Nobody is interested in getting to know him.

They can see he's just a fool
Others perceive him as a fool.

And he never gives an answer.
He never responds to anyone's questions or comments.

But the fool on the hill sees the sun going down
Despite not being acknowledged, the man on the hill is aware of the beauty around him.

And the eyes in his head see the world spinning round.
He observes the world around him and how it continues to move despite his isolation.

Well on the way, head in a cloud,
The man now walks around with his head in the clouds.

The man of a thousand voices talking perfectly loud.
The man has the ability to speak in various different voices at a high volume.

But nobody ever hears him
Despite his loud voice, nobody ever listens to him or hears him out.

Or the sound he appears to make
The man's words are ignored and overlooked.

And he never seems to notice.
The man appears to be oblivious to the fact that nobody hears him.

And nobody seems to like him,
Nobody likes the man.

They can tell what he wants to do
Others can predict his actions and intentions.

And he never shows his feelings.
The man never expresses his emotions or true feelings to anyone.

He never listens to them,
The man never listens to the opinions or ideas of others.

He knows that they're the fools
He believes that others are the foolish ones for not recognizing his worth.

They don't like him. The fool on the hill sees the sun going down
Despite others not liking him, the man on the hill is still able to appreciate the beauty around him.

And the eyes in his head see the world spinning round.
He continues to observe the world around him and how it keeps turning despite his lack of social interaction.

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