The members of I.S.O. are Yoshimitsu Ichiraku (playing self-made electronic instruments), who made his mark as a drummer on Omoidehatoba's CD Vuoy; sampler player Sachiko M, the former Ground-Zero member who expanded the alternative possibilities of the sampler, and whose work has included everything from solid low-fi sampling with Hoahio, to memory-free sampling focusing on sine-wave-only solos; and turntable player Otomo Yoshihide, who since the disbanding of Ground Zero has been deepening his exploration of post-sampling music.
Fool
I.S.O. Lyrics
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You're the shining distraction that makes me fly home
I'm like a boat on the water
You're the raise on the waves that calm my mind
Oh, every time
But I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold
I'm the first to admit that I'm reckless
I get lost in your beauty and I can't see
Two feet in front of me
And I know in my heart, you're just a moving part
And yeah I've let you use me from that day that we first met
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold
Oh, oh-ooh
Yeah, I know your love's not real
That's not the way it feels
That's not the way you feel
And yes I've let you use me from that day that we first met
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold
Oh, oh-ooh
Oh, oh-ooh
The lyrics to I.S.O.'s "Fool" depict an individual who is aware of their partner's flaws and deceptive behavior, but cannot seem to resist their charm and allure. The singer likens themselves to a crow and a boat, and their partner to a "shining distraction" and "raise on the waves" that brings them comfort and solace. They acknowledge that their partner's love may not be genuine but choose to overlook that fact and continue to fall for them, even though they are aware that they are being "used."
The chorus emphasizes this idea of being drawn to "fool's gold," something that may be tempting and alluring, but ultimately lacks true value. The singer is aware that their partner may put on a facade for others, but they still choose to succumb to their charm and continue to fall deeper in love.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the idea of being aware of someone's flaws and faults, yet still not being able to resist their charm and being drawn in by their charisma.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like a crow on a wire
I feel stranded and vulnerable, looking for something to fly towards
You're the shining distraction that makes me fly home
You give me hope and direction, and help me find my way back to where I belong
I'm like a boat on the water
I am adrift and uncertain, looking for the stability of something solid
You're the raise on the waves that calm my mind
You provide a sense of stability and comfort that helps me weather the storm
Oh, every time
This feeling is consistent and persistent, it happens every time we're together
But I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
As much as I wish you were, I know deep down that you're not someone I can rely on in the long run
And yeah, I've let you use me from that day that we first met
I've put up with a lot of bad behavior and mistreatment from you because I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt
But I'm not done yet
I haven't given up on you or the idea of us yet, despite everything
Falling for you
I'm still in love with you despite all the warning signs
Fool's gold
I know that this love might not be real or lasting, but I'm still drawn to it
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
I can see that you're unreliable and insincere, putting on a facade for everyone you come across
But I don't regret
Despite everything, I don't regret falling in love with you or giving you a chance
Yeah, I know your love's not real
I've accepted that your affection for me might not be genuine or long-lasting
That's not the way it feels
Despite that knowledge, I still feel a powerful connection to you
That's not the way you feel
Even if your feelings for me aren't genuine, I can't help but feel something real for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Harry Styles, Jamie Scott, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, Maureen McDonald, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik
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