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.
Spirit '91
Fool's Garden Lyrics
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Look around and think about it, what they tell you
Everywhere, monuments of glory monuments of fame.
Shouldn't we believe in your dream?
A glimmering world - it's blowing a gale.
And the invisible sun - another fairy-tale.
Bewildered thought in '91.
Beggars on the left side, pious politicians on the right,
Golden doors and diamonds, children killing children just
Aside, advocate of freedom, of justice and of peace.
Shouldn't we believe in your dream?
A glimmering world - it's blowing a gale.
And the invisible sun - another fairy-tale.
Bewildered thought in '91.
There isn't anyone.
You've coloured yourself as beautiful as beautiful as can be
But now your paint is peeling off, it's your face that I see.
With your arts of deception you've made the world go blind
But we are you, we are you America, take a look behind.
Shouldn't we find the spirit?
A glimmering world - it's blowing a gale.
Shouldn't we find the spirit?
And the invisible sun - another fairy-tale.
Shouldn't we find the spirit?
No no.
Running like an eagle on the last days of fall,
The faster you run the less you feel yourself
Smashin' on the wall.
The song "Spirit '91" by Fool's Garden is a poignant commentary on the state of the world in the year 1991, calling for people to find and embrace their true spirit amidst the chaos and turmoil. The lyrics encourage listeners to take a walk, move slowly, and look around, taking in the monuments of glory and fame that surround them. However, the song questions whether these symbols of success truly reflect the dreams and aspirations of individuals.
The song highlights the two extremes of society, with beggars on one side and pious politicians on the other. The gleaming golden doors and diamonds symbolize the wealth and material goods that people crave, while the violence and aggression in the world, particularly the killing of innocent children, represents the ugly side of humanity. The song calls for people to advocate for freedom, justice, and peace, positing that these values are the true spirit that society should embrace.
The song also reflects on the deceptive nature of public figures and leaders, who use their power to manipulate and shape public opinion. This is embodied in the line "with your arts of deception you've made the world go blind." In the end, the song urges listeners to find their own spirit, suggesting that this is the only way to truly experience the world for what it is and to find peace within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a walk go downtown, move slowly and take care.
Take a leisurely stroll and be cautious in your movement.
Look around and think about it, what they tell you
Observe your surroundings and question what is being presented to you.
Everywhere, monuments of glory monuments of fame.
There are monuments celebrating greatness and success everywhere.
Shouldn't we believe in your dream?
We should believe in our dreams and aspirations.
A glimmering world - it's blowing a gale.
The world looks bright but it's facing a stormy future.
And the invisible sun - another fairy-tale.
The idea of an invisible sun is just another unrealistic idea.
Bewildered thought in '91.
Confusion and uncertainty in the year 1991.
There isn't anyone.
No one seems to have the answers to our problems.
Beggars on the left side, pious politicians on the right,
There are poor people on one side and overly religious politicians on the other.
Golden doors and diamonds, children killing children just
There is great wealth and violence happening simultaneously.
Aside, advocate of freedom, of justice and of peace.
Despite this, there are those fighting for peace, justice, and freedom.
You've coloured yourself as beautiful as beautiful as can be
We have painted a beautiful picture of ourselves.
But now your paint is peeling off, it's your face that I see.
However, now the truth is being revealed and we can't hide behind the facade.
With your arts of deception you've made the world go blind
Through our deceit, we have blinded the world.
But we are you, we are you America, take a look behind.
We are all one, Americans included, and need to face our problems together.
Shouldn't we find the spirit?
We need to rediscover the essence of our humanity.
No no.
This is not something we should ignore.
Running like an eagle on the last days of fall,
We are moving quickly towards the end of something.
The faster you run the less you feel yourself
The more we rush forward, the less we understand ourselves and our actions.
Smashin' on the wall.
We are headed towards a collision with reality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CLAUS DIETER WISSLER, PETER FREUDENTHALER, VOLKER HINKEL
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