FOOL 4 U
Michelle Lyrics


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Waking up to your familiar smell
Waking up an angry empty shell
Covered in the packets that you made last night
Regret is on my mind 'cause I just said one more time
And it felt clear every time

Lifeless in the morning light (for you I'm a fool)
Kiss me hold me squeeze me tight (baby)
I'm a fool for your love
It's stupid all the way you seduce me

Cornered always doubled over
Night I'm in a twisted slumber like death
Molded something firmer to a tender clay
Hypnotized and dizzy
How you rock me with your sway
Glass half empty

Lifeless in the morning light (for you I'm a fool)
Kiss me hold me squeeze me tight
I'm a fool for your love
It's stupid all the way you seduce me

I don't wanna be here always crying
Looking in the mirror but I'm not there




I told you a thousand times I'm leaving
It's stupid all the ways that you seduced me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "FOOL 4 U" by Michelle convey the vulnerability and emotional turmoil experienced in a toxic and manipulative relationship. The singer wakes up to the familiar scent of their partner, but it immediately fills them with anger and emptiness. They are surrounded by the remnants of their partner's actions from the previous night, causing regret to fill their mind. Despite knowing the consequences, they keep coming back for more, with each time feeling painfully clear. The singer feels lifeless in the morning light, becoming a fool for their partner's love. They acknowledge that it's stupid how their partner effortlessly seduces them.


The second verse further illustrates the extent of the singer's emotional distress. They feel cornered and constantly doubled over, as if trapped in a twisted slumber resembling death. However, they also find solace in the way their partner molds something stronger within them, like shaping tender clay. The hypnotic and dizzying effect the partner has on the singer is described, with their sway rocking them to their core. Despite feeling this way, the singer also recognizes the glass as half empty, symbolizing their dissatisfaction and unhappiness.


The bridge section expresses the singer's desire to escape the cycle of pain. They refuse to be stuck in a constant state of crying, lost in their own reflection. They have repeatedly declared their intention to leave, emphasizing the stupidity of how their partner managed to seduce them time and time again.


Overall, "FOOL 4 U" explores the complexity of being trapped in a toxic relationship where love and manipulation coexist, causing emotional turmoil and a constant struggle for freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

Waking up to your familiar smell
Starting the day with a sense of comfort and familiarity because of your presence


Waking up an angry empty shell
Feeling emotionally drained and frustrated upon waking up due to the negative impact of our relationship


Covered in the packets that you made last night
Being surrounded by the remnants of our interactions from the previous night, which evoke regret in me


Regret is on my mind 'cause I just said one more time
Feeling remorseful because I allowed myself to be drawn back into our toxic cycle once again


And it felt clear every time
Recognizing the destructive nature of our relationship, despite the temporary clarity and self-awareness


Lifeless in the morning light (for you I'm a fool)
Feeling devoid of energy and purpose, being a fool for continuously falling for your manipulations and mistreatment


Kiss me hold me squeeze me tight (baby)
Yearning for affection and intimacy, despite knowing it's a result of your tactics to control me


I'm a fool for your love
Acknowledging my foolishness for being infatuated with your version of love, which is ultimately harmful


It's stupid all the way you seduce me
Realizing the absurdity of how you manipulate and charm me into staying, knowing it's not genuine


Cornered always doubled over
Consistently feeling trapped and overwhelmed, physically and emotionally bent by our toxic dynamic


Night I'm in a twisted slumber like death
Experiencing restless and disturbed sleep, akin to a state of emotional and spiritual decay


Molded something firmer to a tender clay
Allowing you to shape and mold me into someone more pliable and susceptible to your control


Hypnotized and dizzy
Being under your spell, feeling disoriented and unable to see clearly due to your manipulation


How you rock me with your sway
The influence and power you exert over me, causing me to be emotionally unstable and easily swayed


Glass half empty
Viewing life pessimistically, as if the odds are always against me because of our toxic relationship


I don't wanna be here always crying
Expressing the desire to break free from this cycle of constant tears and emotional pain


Looking in the mirror but I'm not there
Feeling lost and disconnected from my true self, as our destructive relationship has taken a toll on my identity


I told you a thousand times I'm leaving
Repeatedly expressing the intention to end the relationship, knowing it's necessary for my own well-being


It's stupid all the ways that you seduced me
Recognizing the foolishness of falling for your manipulative tactics, which have kept me trapped despite knowing better




Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Charlie Kilgore, Emma Lee, Jamee Lockard, Julian Kaufman, Layla Kuriloff, Sofia D'Angelo

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