There are multiple acts under the moniker "Flagship"

1) Flagship is … Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple acts under the moniker "Flagship"

1) Flagship is a band from Charlotte, NC. The band is made up of Drake Margolnick (vocals, guitar) Matthew Padgett (guitar, bgv) Michael Finster (drums, programming) Grant Harding (keys) and Chris Comfort (bass). They have one EP titled "Blackbush" that was released in 2012, and released their first full-length album self-titled "Flagship" on October 8, 2013. http://flagshipmusic.com

2) FLAGSHIP are quite the odd project. Formed in 2002 by keyboardist Linus Kåse and vocalist Christian Rivel, both of NARNIA fame, they wasted little time collecting a stable lineup and fleshing out their sound, consisting of “symphonic rock in the vein of KANSAS, STYX, BUGGLES & QUEEN.” These influences certainly show (perhaps most particularly QUEEN of the bunch) but at the same time FLAGSHIP has little trouble crafting their own unique quality which separates them from their predecessors.

The Fool
Flagship Lyrics

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Come away with me
We’ll find our home, we’ll find our peace
Stolen from the sun, you shine for me, you shine for me

Walk through city streets and hold my hand, you hold my hand
Tell me anything, just speak to me, that’s all I need
I am, I am a fool now, I am a fool now, for you.

Take me through your thoughts I know them well, oh can you tell
Open up your heart, and let me in, just let me in,

I am, I am a fool now, I am a fool now, for you.
I am, I am a fool now, I am a fool now, for you.

Oh here I come, here I come, far away from you.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Flagship's song The Fool are an invitation to take a journey with the singer, to find a place of belonging and tranquility. The idea of something being "stolen from the sun" suggests that what the singer is seeking is a kind of stolen light or warmth that can only be found in companionship or love. The lines "you shine for me" emphasize the importance of this connection, and suggest that the singer's companion is a source of light and positivity.

The song's chorus "I am a fool now, for you" repeats multiple times throughout the piece, driving home the singer's emotional state. By identifying as a "fool," the singer is acknowledging that they are head-over-heels in love, and that this person has perhaps made them do things they wouldn't normally do or feel things they haven't felt before. Despite this vulnerability, however, the singer seems confident in their feelings, and isn't afraid to be honest about them.

In the second verse, the singer is seeking an even deeper level of intimacy with their companion. They want to be taken through their partner's thoughts, to be invited into their heart. This desire for emotional closeness is again contrasted with the image of being a "fool." The use of this word creates a sense of powerlessness or vulnerability, but also speaks to the level of passion and intensity in the singer's emotions. The final lines of the song, "Oh here I come, here I come, far away from you" suggest a kind of separation or distance, indicating that perhaps this journey together was not successful.

Line by Line Meaning

Come away with me
Let's go away together

We’ll find our home, we’ll find our peace
We'll find a place where we feel at home and at peace

Stolen from the sun, you shine for me, you shine for me
You're radiant and bright like the sun, and I feel lucky to be with you

Walk through city streets and hold my hand, you hold my hand
Let's walk around the city together and hold hands

Tell me anything, just speak to me, that’s all I need
All I need is for you to talk to me and share anything with me

I am, I am a fool now, I am a fool now, for you.
I feel foolish for falling in love with you, but I still love you

Take me through your thoughts I know them well, oh can you tell
Show me what you're thinking, I already have an idea but I want to hear it from you

Open up your heart, and let me in, just let me in,
Be vulnerable with me and allow me to connect with you on a deeper level

Oh here I come, here I come, far away from you.
I'm leaving, and it hurts because I'm going far away from you

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