House of Fools combine many elements of retro progressive rock and rock ope… Read Full Bio ↴House of Fools combine many elements of retro progressive rock and rock opera, akin to bands like ELO, Queen and The Eagles, with elements of modern indie and pop rock, such as Jimmy Eat World, Bright Eyes and Polyphonic Spree. Catchy hooks are built of tight drumming, sleepy bass lines, rhythmic guitar, accented by the occassional tasty chop or solo, and glossy and varied keyboard elements, all cinched in by perfect vocal arrangements and performances which display experienced use of range, style and technique. The more-than-adept musicianship is carried home by deceptively simple yet convicting and relateable lyrics, which manage to bring a smirk to your face one moment, only to melt it off the next; sarcasm, anguish, humor and hard-earned wisdom all play off each other seamlessly.

Bonus Track
House Of Fools Lyrics

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I saw a familiar face,
It hit me in such a strange way,
But I knew him,
And in his eyes,
A thousand lies,
That's when he pulled out his gun,
Before anybody could run, he shot them
He fired with pride, with me by his side

That's when I watched it all go down
All the bodies falling to the ground
If I could stop him, you know I would
If I only could
That's when I started to run,
He reached out and handed me his gun
I pointed it at him,
And there he stared,

Strong and prepared,
To die,
The first one entered his chest,
It also confirmed me me to confess..
So that's what I did..
And as he died, a thousand cried, only thinking I was right..
The oldest pushed out of sight,
They all screamed,
What did you do?
We're blaming you..

We're blaming you..
We're blaming you..

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to House Of Fools's song Bonus Track tell a story of a person coming face-to-face with someone they once knew, only to have that person pull out a gun and start shooting people. The singer tries to stop the shooter, but is unsuccessful. In an unexpected turn of events, the shooter hands the gun over to the singer and allows them to pull the trigger. The singer takes the opportunity to turn the gun on the shooter, and in doing so, confesses to a wrongdoing that prompts others to blame them for the tragedy that ensued.

The song explores themes of guilt, responsibility, and the complexity of human relationships. The singer's struggle to reconcile their actions with their morality highlights the ways in which people can be forced to make difficult choices in the face of unforeseen circumstances. The shooting itself is left ambiguous, with no clear motive or motive given for the shooter's actions. This seems to suggest that senseless violence can happen to anyone, at any time, and that the consequences can be far-reaching and devastating.

Line by Line Meaning

I saw a familiar face,
I recognized someone I knew

It hit me in such a strange way,
It made me feel odd and unexpected

But I knew him,
I had a previous acquaintance with him

And in his eyes,
I could see through his gaze

A thousand lies,
He was hiding many things

That's when he pulled out his gun,
He revealed his weapon

Before anybody could run, he shot them
He fired and killed without warning

He fired with pride, with me by his side
He was confident and I was present

That's when I watched it all go down
I helplessly witnessed the massacre

All the bodies falling to the ground
The victims were dropping dead

If I could stop him, you know I would
I wish I could have prevented it