Fool's Paradise
Jesse Harris Lyrics
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Onwards, I don't know
It's my own advice
But I need my fool's paradise
Find me when you can
Come and take my hand
It's been cold as ice
And likely when I'm back
Wondering how to act
I won't be thinking twice, will I?
In my fool's paradise
But now there's no one here
You could be anywhere
The moon is just a slice tonight
In my fool's paradise
In my fool's paradise
In my fool's paradise
The lyrics of Jesse Harris's song Fool's Paradise seem to describe an individual experiencing a state of confusion and uncertainty, a feeling that they need to move on but are unsure of what the future holds. The singer seems to be talking to themselves or trying to give themselves advice as they say 'It's time I should go, onwards, I don't know, It's my own advice'. The singer then acknowledges that they need their 'fool's paradise', perhaps referring to a state of mind or a place where they feel at ease and comfortable.
The next verse sees the singer asking someone to find them when they can and to come and take their hand, which implies a level of trust in the person they are speaking to. However, the singer seems to be unsure and scared of what the future holds, hence the mention of coldness that has since engulfed their life, implying a lack of warmth and happiness.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer is uncertain and conflicted about the decision they have made. They acknowledge that they will likely be confused when they are back and wondering how to act, and that they may not be able to think twice about it. The last verse implies that the singer is now alone and unsure of where the person they were asking to find them is. They acknowledge that the moon is just a slice tonight and that they are perhaps stuck in their 'fool's paradise' with no real hope of getting out.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time I should go
I feel like it's the right time to move on
Onwards, I don't know
I'm not sure where I'm headed, but I know I have to keep moving forward
It's my own advice
This is the advice I would give to someone else in my position
But I need my fool's paradise
I still want to cling on to my illusions, even though I know they're not real
Find me when you can
I hope you'll be able to track me down one day
Come and take my hand
Help guide me towards something better
It's been cold as ice
The world outside of my illusions has been harsh and unforgiving
Since I left my fool's paradise
Ever since I let go of my illusion, I've been struggling to find my way
And likely when I'm back
There's a good chance that I'll return to my illusions at some point
Wondering how to act
I'll be unsure of what to do because reality is so different from what I'm used to
I won't be thinking twice, will I?
I'll most likely just dive back into my illusions without much thought
In my fool's paradise
I'm happiest when I'm living in my illusions
But now there's no one here
I'm alone with my thoughts
You could be anywhere
I have no idea where you are or if you'll ever find me
The moon is just a slice tonight
The world outside of my illusions is smaller and less beautiful than I thought it was
In my fool's paradise
I'm still clinging on to my illusions, even though I know they're not real
In my fool's paradise
I'm happiest when I'm living in my illusions
In my fool's paradise
I'm still clinging on to my illusions, even though I know they're not real
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Written by: JESSE HARRIS
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