Their first album, Once in a Blue Moon was released in 1993, followed two years later by Dish of the Day, from which "Lemon Tree" became an Asian chart hit. Go and Ask Peggy for the Principal Thing followed in 1997, then For Sale (2000), 25 Miles to Kissimmee (2003), and Ready for the Real Life (2005).
In 2003 the band changed three of its members: Roland Röhl, Thomas Mangold, and Ralf Wochele left, to be replaced by bassist Dirk Blümlein, drummer Claus Müller, and a second guitarist, Gabriel Holz. Holz left the band in 2007 after moving to Berlin.
In 2006, Fool's Garden released the single "I Got a Ticket," regarding on the World Cup Soccer competition that was held in Germany.
The band is recording new tracks for the release of a new album in 2008.
Does Anybody Know
Fool's Garden Lyrics
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She was talking japanese about some individual space
And now I find myself inside this jumbo bed
I cannot eat not sleep nor move
Oh god I feel so sad
Why did you do it?
She said: lift up your head my boy
You know there ain't no need to cry
Why did you do it?
It will be funny when I die
Does anybody know?
Can anybody say?
Will she ever come
Back in anyway?
Does anybody know?
Can anybody say?
Will she ever come
Back in anyway?
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
She didn't even realize that I changed my mind today
Oh god she was as cold as ice and she didn't melt away
When I told her she's the only one and I would always love her
She said I'll always love you too my boy but more just like a brother
Why did you do it?
She said: lift up your head my boy
Why did you do it?
You know there ain't no need to cry
Why did you do it?
It will be funny when I die
Does anybody know?
Can anybody say?
Will she ever come
Back in anyway?
Does anybody know?
Can anybody say?
Will she ever come
Back in anyway?
Yeah, yeah, yeah
The lyrics of Fool's Garden's song "Does Anybody Know?" is about a man who just got dumped by his girlfriend. He wakes up in bed feeling sad, but his girlfriend's words somehow bring him comfort. She speaks in Japanese about wanting to be alone, and he feels the weight of her decision. He wonders if she'll ever come back to him, but her actions and words tell a different story. She doesn't seem to care about his feelings, and her response to his confession of love is that she only loves him as a brother. Despite this, she tells him to lift up his head and not cry, and that it will be funny when she dies. The song ends with the singer repeating the chorus, questioning if anyone knows if she'll ever come back.
The song is about heartbreak and the complicated nature of relationships. The lyrics offer a glimpse into the singer's internal thoughts and emotions, showing how he is struggling to cope. The use of a foreign language (Japanese) adds to the sense of distance and confusion felt by the singer. The contrast between the singer's sadness and the girlfriend's nonchalant attitude further highlights the pain of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Today my baby left me with a smile upon her face
Today, my partner broke up with me, but she seemed happy about it.
She was talking Japanese about some individual space
She may have been discussing a personal issue, but I couldn't understand her because she spoke in Japanese.
And now I find myself inside this jumbo bed
I feel lost and alone, and I can't bring myself to leave my bed.
I cannot eat not sleep nor move
I'm so devastated that I can't do anything, not even basic tasks like eating, sleeping, or moving.
Oh god I feel so sad
I'm overwhelmed with sadness and despair.
Why did you do it?
I'm asking my ex-partner why she ended our relationship.
She said: lift up your head my boy
My ex-partner is encouraging me to stay strong and keep my head up despite the breakup.
You know there ain't no need to cry
My ex-partner thinks that it's unnecessary for me to cry over our breakup.
It will be funny when I die
My ex-partner thinks that our situation will be humorous in the future.
Does anybody know?
I'm wondering if anyone has information about whether my ex-partner will return to me or not.
Can anybody say?
I'm seeking advice or insights from anyone who may know something about my situation.
Will she ever come back in anyway?
I'm hoping that my ex-partner will return to me at some point in the future, in any capacity.
Yeah, yeah, yeah!
This is a repeated refrain that emphasizes my desperation for answers and closure.
Contributed by Vivian V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.