Mike has released six studio albums - 2010's Learning, 2012's Put Your Back N 2 It, 2014's Too Bright, 2017's No Shape, 2020's Set My Heart On Fire Immediately and his most recent, 2022's Ugly Season, all of which have received praise from music critics.
Fool
Perfume Genius Lyrics
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I laid it out
On the couch and bar
That I picked out
I tither and coo
Like a cartoon
I congratulate you
I made your dress
I'm bleeding out
On the couch and bar
That I picked out
I do a little move
To a key coloured flu
I plume and I plume
Like a buffoon
The lyrics to Perfume Genius's song "Fool" describe a relationship dynamic in which one person is putting in all the effort to please the other, while also feeling a sense of discomfort or pain. The first verse describes how the singer made a dress for their partner and set it out on the couch and bar that they picked out. There is a sense of pride here, as the singer wants to show off what they have created, but also a sense of unease, as they are bleeding out on the same furniture. This juxtaposition of beauty and pain is highlighted again in the final verse, where the singer does a little dance to distract from their discomfort, but ultimately feels foolish.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I'm a fool" several times, highlighting the singer's awareness of their own vulnerability and perhaps their own naivete in the situation. The overall message seems to be one of unrequited love or unbalanced power dynamics, where one person is giving more than they are receiving and feeling foolish for doing so.
Overall, the lyrics to "Fool" are poignant and introspective, exploring themes of love and vulnerability with honesty and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I made your dress
I put a lot of effort into creating something special for you
I laid it out
I meticulously arranged it to be perfect
On the couch and bar
In the living room where everyone can see it
That I picked out
I chose the location with care to showcase your dress
I tither and coo
I'm nervous, but I'm trying to be cute and playful
Like a cartoon
I'm exaggeratedly animated, like a character in a cartoon
I congratulate you
I'm so proud of you, I can't help but express it
When I leave the room
I'm still thinking about you and your dress, even when I'm not there
I made your dress
I created something for you that I hope will make you happy
I'm bleeding out
I'm pouring my heart and soul into this gift
On the couch and bar
In the living room where everyone can see it
That I picked out
I chose the location with care to showcase your dress
I do a little move
I'm excited and can't help but dance around a bit
To a key coloured flu
To the music that I love, which happens to be in a minor key
I plume and I plume
I'm showing off and being flamboyant to impress you
Like a buffoon
I'm acting silly and ridiculous, but it's all in good fun
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL HADREAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AwesomeGuy188
This song live is fucking mind blowing.
@neotex555
+Graham Jonson you are too ;)
@joshjacques1701
Yeah well I’ve had sex before but we’re not here to brag
@albertochavez4494
BEAUTIFUL, he's a beautiful human being.
@ineffablemars
this is so fucking good.
@Philly2002
+Taylor Lynn Yes it is, especially when you're high.
@TheAnarchoAtheist
+Philly2002 this guy
@HotGeneration200
+Taylor Lynn Sure is Taylor
@heysatan8
The part with the blue curtain and red lighting is like straight out of a David Lynch movie. <3
@exbullet
Do yourself a favor.
Listen to this song first.
Then replay and watch it.