Fool On The Hill
Mendes Sergio Lyrics
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Alone on a hill
The man with the foolish grin
Is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him
They can see that he's just a fool
And he never gives an answer
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning 'round
Well on his way
His head in a cloud
The man of a thousand voices
Talking perfectly loud
But nobody ever hears him
Or the sounds he appears to make
And he never seems to notice
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning 'round
And nobody seems to like him
They can tell what he wants to do
And he never shows his feelings
But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning 'round
The lyrics of Mendes Sergio's song "Fool On The Hill" paint a vivid picture of a man who embodies the concept of being socially ostracized. He is an isolated figure who stands alone on a hill, and something about his demeanor makes him seem foolish to those who observe him. They believe he is a fool merely because he doesn't give them the answers they want, but there's something deeper going on. He is able to see things that others can't, and he understands the ways of the world in a way that others do not. The lyrics suggest that the man has a unique perspective, but those around him can't appreciate it because they are too caught up in their own perceived realities.
The imagery of the song also works to suggest that the world is spinning around the man in a way that is causing him to feel lonely and separated from others. He can see the sun going down, which represents the passage of time and the inevitability of change, but others can't see that, and this is what makes him feel isolated. In essence, the song is a commentary on the ways in which society tends to judge individuals who don't fit within preconceived notions of what is acceptable, and how the perceptions of others can lead to isolation and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day
Every day without fail
Alone on a hill
By himself, on top of a hill
The man with the foolish grin
The man with a silly and carefree expression
Is keeping perfectly still
Remains completely motionless
But nobody wants to know him
No one cares to get to know him
They can see that he's just a fool
They see him as being foolish
And he never gives an answer
He never responds to anyone
But the fool on the hill
However, this foolish man on the hill
Sees the sun going down
Is aware of the sunset
And the eyes in his head
His mind's eye
See the world spinning 'round
Notice the continuous movement of the world around him
Well on his way
He is making progress
His head in a cloud
He is in a dreamy and disconnected state
The man of a thousand voices
He can mimic various voices with ease
Talking perfectly loud
Speaking at a volume that is just right
But nobody ever hears him
No one listens to him
Or the sounds he appears to make
Or the noises he creates
And he never seems to notice
He doesn't seem to be aware of his lack of recognition
And nobody seems to like him
No one feels fond of him
They can tell what he wants to do
They know what his intentions are
And he never shows his feelings
And he never displays his emotions
But the fool on the hill
Despite this, the man on the hill
Sees the sun going down
Is still aware of the sunset
And the eyes in his head
His mind's eye
See the world spinning 'round
Notice the continuous movement of the world around him
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@phila2361
I think it's extremely rare that a "cover" equals (let alone surpasses) the original. But in my humble opinion, this is definitely up there.
@WriterandPhotographer
Agreed.......just posted this video to Facebook and said the same thing
@valerieteti1755
You’re right!
@crumpingtons
love the beatles, however this verrsion is the best.
@raypeal1876
Earth Wind and Fire's cover of Got to Get You Into My Life is another.
@thelibran11
It is by far the best version...by far!
@angelicapleger6793
Sérgio Mendes is a musical treasure...
@i_am_chaplin
I didn't realize how cool my dad was when I was a little girl. He was a pianist who had all of Sergio Mendes records. I would listen along with him. I still to this day, love Lani Hall and Karen's amazing vocals. This cover of Fool On The Hill is magical.
@zdogg8
The studio versions were all Lani with her doubling or tripling her voice, IOW, no Karen. There have been many great singers in Brazil 66,77,88,99 etc but nobody had the impact and sound signature as did Lani, perhaps not a stupendous singer overall, i.e.: as per operatic standard or distinctive song stylist, but the EXACT right sound for Brazil 66. Warmth, color, flexibility, precision and just the right amount of inflection and her non native Portuguese was excellent.
@i_am_chaplin
@@zdogg8 Yes, Lani is the only vocalist singing Fool On The Hill. There are so many different levels to her vocals. Again, just pure magic.