Fool On The Hill
Michael Winkle 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 the way
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
He never listens to them
He knows that they're the fools
They don't like him
The fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round
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, Michael Winkle's "Fool On The Hill" depicts a character who is perceived by others as a fool due to his bizarre behavior. The man is often seen sitting on a hill, wearing a foolish grin and remaining motionless, while nobody wants to acknowledge his presence. Even when people do try to engage him in conversation, he never responds. However, despite being rejected by society, the fool on the hill sees the beauty of his surroundings and the world revolving around him.
Interestingly, the lyrics suggest that the man on the hill has an inner voice and possesses incredible talents with "a thousand voices" but fails to let anyone witness them. He speaks loudly, but no one ever hears him. The fool is aware that people do not understand him and know that his actions make him appear as a foolish person. He does not show his true feelings to anyone, but he always notices the world around him.
In summary, Michael Winkle's "Fool On The Hill" tells a story of a reclusive individual who is shunned for his strange behavior, but he observes the world differently than everyone else. While the fool might be perceived as an outcast, his unique point of view allows him to see the world's beauty, giving him a more profound understanding of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Day after day
Repeatedly and continuously
Alone on a hill
Isolated and separated from society
The man with the foolish grin
The man with the smile that appears silly and simple-minded
Is keeping perfectly still
Is stationary and motionless without any intention or purpose
But nobody wants to know him
No one is interested in getting to know him better
They can see that he's just a fool
They perceive him as a foolish and naive individual
And he never gives an answer
He does not respond to their inquiries or questions
But the fool on the hill
However, the person on the hill who they consider a fool
Sees the sun going down
Observes the sunset
And the eyes in his head
His perception or outlook
See the world spinning round
Views the world rotating around themselves
Well on the way
Far along on their journey
Head in a cloud
Lost in thought or daydreaming
The man of a thousand voices
The individual who has different opinions or perspectives
Talking perfectly loud
Expressing themselves clearly and effectively
But nobody ever hears him
No one acknowledges his words and voice
Or the sounds he appears to make
Or recognizes his actions and expressions
And he never seems to notice
He does not appear to care or acknowledge their neglectfulness
And nobody seems to like him
No one has a positive view of him
They can tell what he wants to do
They perceive and anticipate his intentions
And he never shows his feelings
He does not demonstrate or express his emotions
He never listens to them
He disregards their words and opinions
He knows that they're the fools
He believes that they are foolish and uninformed
They don't like him
They do not have a fondness for him
The fool on the hill
The individual on the hill they consider a fool
Sees the sun going down
Mentions observing the sunset again
And the eyes in his head
Again refers to his outlook or perspective
See the world spinning round
Again references the rotation of the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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