… Read Full Bio ↴Manicanparty is an alternative pop group comprised of singer/songwriter
Jessica Corazza and producer Patrick Morrissey. Growing up in Minnesota
they each found their own path to the arts. Pat did theater work and played in a
number of indie bands, while Jess pursued songwriting and the guitar. In 2007
Patrick moved east attending the Hartt School where he studied acting. Jess
hung back in Minnesota attending University of Minnesota and writing songs
in her spare time but quickly joined Pat in Connecticut. There they began to
compose music together creating a new and dynamic partnership. After Pat
graduated they moved to Brooklyn, NY finding a home with Treehouse Recording
Studios-AtWork Management where they perfected their distinct and fresh
sound. Released under RPM MSC/ATWORK their debut single, "Rebels in the
Light", caught the attention of both critics and listeners alike with its heavy use of
tribal drums and chants, accentuated by Jessica's unique vocal tone. "Rebels in
the Light" is the first single off the upcoming Manicanparty EP set to release late
this summer.
Fools Gold
Manicanparty Lyrics
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We are moonlight ravers
Skin and bones
Filthy rich or dirt poor
We are brave soldiers
Eye of the beholders
We are the generation
Children of the war
Take them rules, throw them out to the flaming hole
Magic pills for us all to swallow
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
We are innovators
Wiser than our creators
See the world from a different set of eyes
They'll be opinionated
We are motivated
Our heart's a wooly mammoth
Hungry, feed us more
They made some rules for us all to follow
Take them rules, throw them out to the flaming hole
Magic pills for us all to swallow
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
...
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
The song Fools Gold by Manicanparty can be interpreted in multiple ways but at its core, the song is about questioning the rules and standards set by society and encouraging people to see the world through a different lens. The lyrics "We are bottom scrapers, we are moonlight ravers, skin and bones, filthy rich or dirt poor" suggest that the song is inclusive of all people, regardless of their background or social status. The song acknowledges that society has created rules for people to follow, but the lyrics "take them rules, throw them out to the flaming hole" suggest that these rules are not always fair or just. The line "magic pills for us all to swallow" can be interpreted as the false promises and illusions that society offers to people.
The chorus of the song, "Hey, you! Don't fall for the fool's gold" encourages listeners not to buy into these false promises, but instead to be innovators, motivated by their own unique perspective. The line "our heart's a wooly mammoth, hungry, feed us more" could be interpreted as the idea that people are always searching for more, looking to grow and develop in their own way. Overall, the song is an anthem for individuality and questioning the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
We are bottom scrapers
We come from humble beginnings
We are moonlight ravers
We dance under the moonlight, letting go of our worries
Skin and bones
We are just flesh and bones, vulnerable to the world
Filthy rich or dirt poor
We come from all walks of life, regardless of wealth
We are brave soldiers
We face challenges head on with courage
Eye of the beholders
Our worth is determined only by those who recognize it
We are the generation
We are the new wave of humanity, carrying on from the past
Children of the war
We bear witness to conflict and strife in this world
They made some rules for us all to follow
Society imposes certain expectations on us
Take them rules, throw them out to the flaming hole
We reject those expectations and make our own path
Magic pills for us all to swallow
There are quick fixes and easy solutions to our problems
Hey, you!
Don't fall for the fool's gold
We must be wary of false promises and easy solutions
We are innovators
We are progressive, seeking new and better ways of doing things
Wiser than our creators
We have learned from the past and can improve upon it
See the world from a different set of eyes
We have unique perspectives and ideas
They'll be opinionated
Others may judge or criticize us
We are motivated
We are determined to succeed and make a difference
Our heart's a wooly mammoth
Hungry, feed us more
We have insatiable desires for more, whether it be love or success
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.