Fools
Dodos Lyrics
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He's been squandering, he's been squandering
And we don't do a thing, 'cause we're busy and think
We're just wandering, we're just a-wandering like fools
His son is his prize, he tells a few lies
He's got his father's eyes, it's in his father's eyes
And he thinks in his mind that he's just getting by
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
Now he lies on his back, and they tell him it's that
It's just a heart attack, it's just a heart attack
Too late to return to the ones that you've earned
No they don't give it back, no they don't give it back to fools
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
I've been, I've been silent
The song "Fools" by Dodos is a reflective piece that speaks about human nature and urgency, and how people often squander the time they have on earth by allowing themselves to be entangled in things that are not significant. The opening lines suggest that the fathers of the generation have been caught up in something that they have been squandering, which could be more than just wasting time, but also potentially emotional or mental health, or relationships. Meanwhile, the younger generation, represented by the singer of the song, do not seem to be doing anything to address the issue, instead, remaining busy and aimless. The lyrics describe the younger generation as "fools" - lost in their own world, not realizing the true value of life.
The second verse of "Fools" seems to focus on the son of one of the fathers previously mentioned, who is sustaining the same cycle of squandering as his father did. The son is a "compromising fool", who thinks he is only "getting by" but is in fact not living up to his potential. The lyrics suggest that this younger generation does not put in enough effort to create positive change, and what they do is not enough to make a significant impact. The chorus of the song reiterates the failure of humanity to take responsibility for things that matter and the subsequent consequences of our actions.
The lyrics of "Fools" go on to further detail that the elder generation think they have all the time in the world, but when they are hit with the shock of their mortality when unexpected events such as heart attacks occur, they realize that they have been living a lie of sorts. The ending lines of the song emphasize that people will not receive back what they have wasted, leaving them empty-handed in the end, reinforcing the message of the importance of taking responsibility.
Line by Line Meaning
Our fathers have been entangled in things
Our fathers have been caught up in certain situations or problems
He's been squandering, he's been squandering
He's been wasting or misusing resources or opportunities
And we don't do a thing, 'cause we're busy and think
We don't take any action because we are preoccupied with our own thoughts and activities
We're just wandering, we're just a-wandering like fools
We are aimlessly drifting through life without real purpose or direction
His son is his prize, he tells a few lies
He values his son highly, but resorts to deceit to protect him
He's got his father's eyes, it's in his father's eyes
The son resembles his father and shares his father's perspective
And he thinks in his mind that he's just getting by
The son believes he is simply surviving and not thriving
But he's a compromise, he's just a compromising fool
The son is willing to make concessions and sacrifices, even when they are detrimental to himself
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Our attitude or position towards things isn't particularly difficult to endure
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
We allow things to unfold naturally and according to their own timeline
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
Our neglect or lack of concern for things results in our own ignorance or confusion
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
Until we become mentally and emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed
Now he lies on his back, and they tell him it's that
Now he is lying down and they inform him that it is indeed happening
It's just a heart attack, it's just a heart attack
It is a sudden and severe medical emergency
Too late to return to the ones that you've earned
It is now too late to go back to the people or things that were once valuable or important
No they don't give it back, no they don't give it back to fools
They do not restore or return what was lost or wasted due to foolish actions or behavior
I've been, I've been silent
I have been quiet or introverted
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS SVEN BAGGE, ARNTHOR BIRGISSON, HENRIK JOHN JANSON, KAREN ANN POOLE
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VirtuaSavage
"Fools"
Our fathers have been entangled in things
He's been squandering, he's been squandering
And we don't do a thing, 'cause we're busy and think
We're just wandering, we're just a-wandering like fools
His son is his prize, he tells a few lies
He's got his father's eyes, it's in his father's eyes
And he thinks in his mind that he's just getting by
But he's a compromise, he's just a compromising fool
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
Now he lies on his back, and they tell him it's that
It's just a heart attack, it's just a heart attack
Too late to return to the ones that you've earned
No they don't give it back, no they don't give it back to fools
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
I've been, I've been silent
GANGA SINGH Rathore
This song gives a feeling of freedom
You feel like a fresh breeze of air splashes your face and make you alive again
my boy
You mean this whole album
Matt_Attack
Crazy how GoPro can shed new light on an eight year old song.
Rampaging Weasel
+Sebastian Alba 7 years and 5 months*
Felonious Jabronius
+Rampaging Weasel lol you're a hero bud
Sean Philippe Tan
Yes! Yes! Yes! :)
Dogtown
+Sebastian Alba Welcome. You can be proud to know The Dodos, one of the most underated band in the world. They are the definition of real music and passion.
VirtuaSavage
"Fools"
Our fathers have been entangled in things
He's been squandering, he's been squandering
And we don't do a thing, 'cause we're busy and think
We're just wandering, we're just a-wandering like fools
His son is his prize, he tells a few lies
He's got his father's eyes, it's in his father's eyes
And he thinks in his mind that he's just getting by
But he's a compromise, he's just a compromising fool
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
Now he lies on his back, and they tell him it's that
It's just a heart attack, it's just a heart attack
Too late to return to the ones that you've earned
No they don't give it back, no they don't give it back to fools
And the stance that we take isn't much to bear
Yeah, we leave things to change on their time
And our failure to care for it leaves us blind
'til we're tired and we're crazed in the mind
I've been, I've been silent
really sorry
I'v been obsolent
JacVic07
Thank you!