Fool's Paradise
Gestört Aber GeiL Lyrics


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There are a couple things I wish I had just changed back then
You loved me, I loved you, so why no happy ending?
But then our egos were too big to fit just in one house
The cold words were getting loud

You used to lay your head right on my shoulder
Dreaming of getting older
How could I let this go bad?
Thinking that if I had

Known things a little bit before
Then all our problems wouldn't have made it through the door
Ooh, was that something real in something right?
Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it just a fool's paradise?

Or was that just a fool's paradise?
Or was that just a fool's paradise?

Once we got out of our self-desired pillow cave
We let things between us, it's always a mistake
But if that love of ours is imagined somewhat differently
I guess that pace we couldn't keep

You used to lay your head right on my shoulder
Dreaming of getting older
How could I let this go bad?
Thinking that if I had

Known things a little bit before
Then all our problems wouldn't have made it through the door
Ooh, was that something real in something right
Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it just a fool's paradise?

Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it just a fool's paradise?

If I had known things
Then all our problems

If I had known things a little bit before
Then all our problems wouldn't have made it through the door
Ooh, was that something real in something right
Or was it just a fool's paradise?





Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it just a fool's paradise?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fool's Paradise" by Gestört Aber GeiL revolve around the regret and reflection following the end of a romantic relationship. The singer expresses a sense of longing for the past and wonders if things could have turned out differently if they had made certain changes. They acknowledge that both parties were in love, but their egos and conflicts prevented a happy ending. The phrase "fool's paradise" refers to a false sense of happiness or illusionary happiness, suggesting that the relationship may have been built on unrealistic expectations.


The first verse reflects on the missed opportunities and mistakes made in the relationship. The singer regrets not addressing the problems earlier, as they believe it could have prevented the eventual downfall. The line "The cold words were getting loud" implies that communication became strained and hostile.


The second verse acknowledges the escape that the relationship provided, with the metaphor of a "self-desired pillow cave." However, once they ventured out of this comfort zone, they realized that their differences and incompatible visions for love became apparent. The line "I guess that pace we couldn't keep" suggests that the relationship couldn't sustain itself due to these fundamental differences.


Line by Line Meaning

There are a couple things I wish I had just changed back then
Looking back, there are a few things I regret not fixing earlier in our relationship


You loved me, I loved you, so why no happy ending?
We both had love for each other, so why didn't our relationship work out positively?


But then our egos were too big to fit just in one house
Our pride and self-importance became overwhelming and caused problems in our shared space


The cold words were getting loud
Our arguments and hurtful words became increasingly intense and prominent


You used to lay your head right on my shoulder
In the past, you found comfort and closeness by resting your head on my shoulder


Dreaming of getting older
Imagining a future together, growing old with one another


How could I let this go bad?
I feel responsible for allowing our relationship to deteriorate


Thinking that if I had
Believing that if I had done things differently


Known things a little bit before
Been more aware and knowledgeable in advance


Then all our problems wouldn't have made it through the door
Our relationship issues wouldn't have escalated to the extent they did


Ooh, was that something real in something right?
Was there genuine love and compatibility between us?


Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it simply an illusion of happiness and contentment?


Once we got out of our self-desired pillow cave
Once we emerged from our comfortable and self-centered bubble


We let things between us, it's always a mistake
We allowed unresolved issues and miscommunication to negatively affect our relationship


But if that love of ours is imagined somewhat differently
However, if our perception of love differed from reality


I guess that pace we couldn't keep
It became difficult for us to maintain the same level of emotional connection and commitment


If I had known things
If I had been more aware and knowledgeable


Then all our problems
Our relationship issues


If I had known things a little bit before
If I had been more aware and knowledgeable in advance


Then all our problems wouldn't have made it through the door
Our relationship issues wouldn't have escalated to the extent they did


Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it simply an illusion of happiness and contentment?


Or was it just a fool's paradise?
Or was it simply an illusion of happiness and contentment?




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Matthias Kurpiers, Simon Gitsels, Jason OK, Nico Wendel, Mani Hoffman, Aleksandr Wann, Fredrik Thomander, Dennis Mansfeld

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