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.

Kiss The Haze
House Of Fools Lyrics

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Kiss the haze, go ahead it
Will brighten up your days
It can't be wrong
If it makes you feel so right

Walk the line, go ahead
It will surely blow your mind
You can show them what

We're all about
(What we're all about)

Take a minute just to get away
The perfect time
To plan your big mistake

And your head starts to spin
And your teeth get numb
The black sky burns
As it swallows the sun
This high won't last forever
Get your head together

Whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa

Well, the day goes by so slow
When you've got four more to go
And you left your head in the radio
Too much time to think of what to think about
I can't find a reason to let it all out

No one has anything good to say
Close your eyes and make them go away
Can you make them go away?

Living lies inside the Devil's eyes
Beneath the cloaks he holds your paradise

And your head starts to spin
And your teeth get numb
The black sky burns
As it swallows the sun

This high won't last forever
Get your head together

Overall Meaning

The song "Kiss The Haze" by House Of Fools is a rock anthem that revolves around the themes of escapism, addiction, and self-destruction. The title itself suggests the idea of being trapped in a fog or a state of uneasiness that can only be lifted by indulging in harmful habits. The opening lines "Kiss the haze, go ahead it, will brighten up your days, it can't be wrong, if it makes you feel so right" encourage the listener to embrace the feeling of being lost in the haze and to give in to the temptation to escape reality. The next two lines "Walk the line, go ahead, it will surely blow your mind, you can show them what we're all about," suggest that the consequences of these actions are not a concern and that they will lead to an ultimate form of rebellion.

The first verse of the song amplifies the idea of seeking a momentary escape from reality, "Take a minute just to get away, the perfect time to plan your big mistake." While the chorus "And your head starts to spin, and your teeth get numb, the black sky burns, as it swallows the sun, this high won't last forever, get your head together," depicts the effects of the addiction that weighs heavily on the person's physical and emotional well-being. The second verse sheds light on the loneliness that comes with addiction, "Well, the day goes by so slow, when you've got four more to go, and you left your head in the radio, too much time to think of what to think about, I can't find a reason to let it all out." The final lines, "Living lies inside the Devil's eyes, beneath the cloaks he holds your paradise" suggests that the person has given in to the “Devil” and lost their grip on reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Kiss the haze, go ahead it
Indulge in the haze, it will elevate your mood

Will brighten up your days
It will make your days joyful and lively

It can't be wrong
It is not ethically or morally wrong

If it makes you feel so right
As long as it makes you feel happy and satisfied

Walk the line, go ahead
Take that step, go forward

It will surely blow your mind
It will have a mesmerizing effect on you

You can show them what
You can demonstrate to them what we stand for

We're all about
Our ideology and beliefs

Take a minute just to get away
Take a break from your routine

The perfect time
The most suitable moment

To plan your big mistake
To plan to do something that might be detrimental

And your head starts to spin
You start to feel dizzy

And your teeth get numb
Lips and mouth lose sensation

The black sky burns
The dark sky becomes red-colored

As it swallows the sun
As the sun sets below the horizon

This high won't last forever
This euphoria won't sustain indefinitely

Get your head together
Get your thoughts organized

Well, the day goes by so slow
The day seems to pass at a snail's pace

When you've got four more to go
When you still have four days to complete

And you left your head in the radio
You were occupied or absorbed by the music that you heard

Too much time to think of what to think about
Having ample time resulting in multiple thoughts racing through your mind

I can't find a reason to let it all out
I am not able to identify what is worthy of being expressed

No one has anything good to say
Everyone seems to have negative opinions or comments

Close your eyes and make them go away
Ignore them or try to forget them

Can you make them go away?
Is it possible to make these thoughts or comments disappear?

Living lies inside the Devil's eyes
The deceitful nature of life as per folklore

Beneath the cloaks he holds your paradise
Under the illusion, the devil is in control of your happiness

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

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