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.

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House Of Fools Lyrics

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Late last night I decided that I wanted to hear your voice
But something was strange as the telephone rang
I got in my car to go

I tried calling twice;
I know that's when you think I might be a little bit crazy
But you've been hanging around
With that guy downtown

Who takes me for a fool

I can see him touching you in this crazy head of mine
And if you cared you wouldn't be with him
So don't you lie to me
Don't you lie to me

Everything's fine
I'm getting sick of that line
'Cause I think something stinks
And that son of a bitch that you've been fooling with
Has something up his sleeve

So I'm coming to claim what I consider mine
Even if we all go down
I'm packing my things just in case this brings
A reason to leave town

I went to get my gun to prove how much I love you
And if you cared you wouldn't be with him
And if you cared you wouldn't be with him
And if you cared

I'm coming to claim what I consider mine
Even if we all go down

I'm packing my things just in case this brings
A reason to leave town

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of House Of Fools’s “Go Down” explore the theme of jealousy and possessiveness in a romantic relationship. The song depicts a narrator who is suspicious of their partner being involved with someone else. The first verse begins with the singer wanting to hear their partner's voice but not getting a response. The second verse reveals that the partner has been spending time with another guy from downtown, which is making the singer uneasy. The singer starts to imagine the worst in their “crazy head” and thinks that the other guy is touching their partner.

The chorus of the song highlights the singer's frustration that their partner is not being truthful. The line “don't you lie to me” shows that the singer wants honesty and transparency from their partner. The subsequent lines reveal that the partner has been using the excuse “Everything's fine” too much, and the singer doesn't believe it anymore. In the second half of the song, the singer decides to take matters into their own hands by packing their things and getting ready to leave town. They want to claim what they consider to be theirs, even if they have to go down in the process. The final lines, “I went to get my gun to prove how much I love you” show the singer's extreme possessiveness and jealousy.

Overall, the lyrics of “Go Down” are a cautionary tale about the dangers of possessiveness and jealousy in a romantic relationship. The song highlights the importance of trust and communication between partners to avoid misunderstandings, hurt feelings, and potentially dangerous situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Late last night I decided that I wanted to hear your voice
I felt the desire to talk to you last night

But something was strange as the telephone rang
Something felt odd when the phone rang

I got in my car to go
I got into my car to come to you

I tried calling twice;
I made two attempts to call you

I know that's when you think I might be a little bit crazy
I understand that you may doubt my sanity

But you've been hanging around
You've been spending time with

With that guy downtown
That man who lives downtown

Who takes me for a fool
Who thinks I am foolish

I can see him touching you in this crazy head of mine
In my imagination, I can see him touching you

And if you cared you wouldn't be with him
If you truly cared about me, you wouldn't be with him

So don't you lie to me
Don't deceive me

Everything's fine
You claim that everything is okay

I'm getting sick of that line
I'm tired of hearing that same excuse

'Cause I think something stinks
I suspect that something is rotten

And that son of a bitch that you've been fooling with
That man you've been spending time with

Has something up his sleeve
He is planning something deceptive

So I'm coming to claim what I consider mine
I'm coming to demand what I believe belongs to me

Even if we all go down
Even if this situation ends poorly for everyone involved

I'm packing my things just in case this brings
I'm preparing to leave town in case this situation goes poorly

A reason to leave town
A justification to depart this place

I went to get my gun to prove how much I love you
I retrieved my weapon to demonstrate my devotion to you

And if you cared you wouldn't be with him
If you truly cared about me, you wouldn't be with him

And if you cared
And if you really cared about me

I'm coming to claim what I consider mine
I'm coming to demand what I believe belongs to me

Even if we all go down
Even if this situation ends poorly for everyone involved

I'm packing my things just in case this brings
I'm preparing to leave town in case this situation goes poorly

A reason to leave town
A justification to depart this place

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID MCLAUGHLIN, JEFF LINN, JOEL KISER, JOSH KING, MATTHEW BOWERS, PHIL BELL

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