Fools
Lucia Scansetti Lyrics
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when you find it's already yours
same day you will find
you don't want it anymore
Fools
See I wanted you to stay with me
So I said I need you to leave
and you left
every time I win
We made it through the part
where we just have to wait and see
Fools
See I wanted you to stay with me
so I said I need you to leave
and you left
See I wanted you to stay with me
so I said I need you to leave
and you left
Lucia Scansetti's song, Fools, seems to be depicting a love story that has been consumed by indecisiveness and confusion. The lyrics "You know what you want, when you find it's already yours, same day you will find, you don't want it anymore" talks about the fickle nature of love; how one can think they want something so badly until they actually have it, and then realize that they no longer want it anymore. The line "Fools" can be interpreted as a commentary on how foolish humans can be when it comes to love and relationships.
The chorus "See I wanted you to stay with me, so I said I need you to leave and you left" is a melancholic confession of regret. The singer wanted the object of her affection to stick around, but perhaps due to fear or uncertainty, asked them to leave instead. The song suggests that we often don't fully appreciate what we have until it's gone, or until we've pushed it away ourselves.
The lines "Sorry is the word I first say, every time I win" may also hint at a lack of conviction in the singer's actions. Perhaps she is quick to apologize because she's not sure if she's doing the right thing, and feels guilty because of it. Overall, the song is a poignant portrayal of the complexities and contradictions that come with love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what you want
When you have a strong desire for something, you have a clear understanding of your desires.
when you find it's already yours
When you finally obtain something that you've always wanted, it may feel like you've always had it.
same day you will find
Only after you have something for a short time will you realize if it truly satisfies you.
you don't want it anymore
Sometimes, the things we thought we always wanted end up disappointing us when we finally have them.
Fools
People who constantly make the same mistakes repeatedly, and don't learn from their errors, are often referred to as 'fools.'
See I wanted you to stay with me
I wanted to keep you around because I enjoyed your company and presence.
So I said I need you to leave
I pretended to want you to leave when I actually wanted you to stay.
and you left
Despite my real intentions, you believed me and left anyway.
Sorry is the word I first say
I tend to apologize a lot, even when I haven't done anything wrong.
every time I win
Even when things go my way or when I get what I want, I still apologize.
We made it through the part
We've overcome the difficult hurdles that prevented us from being together.
where we just have to wait and see
We're at the point where the relationship will either strengthen or fall apart.
Contributed by Dominic C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.