From across a vast galaxy of musical taste, these three young vagabonds with Scandinavian roots have collided to form a dancefolkpopindielectronica silenced explosion. Their healthy combination of live instruments and electronic production ignite - forming moments of dance floor euphoria, stomping vocal driven breakdowns and roaming lo-fi grooves.
After an extremely successful debut EP release at the start of 2011 and a thumping live show doing the rounds in Ol' Sydney town, RÜFÜS are poised for a very big year!
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Fool
RÜFÜS Lyrics
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And you sat in a chair thinking: "Boy, I'm such a Prince!"
Well life's a train that goes from February on, day by day,
But its making a stop on April first
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be,
But just until the fish start to smell and you're struck down by a hammer
You are suave thanks to ribbons that opened sesame
But in the stars and closer to home in every planet,
It ain't hard for me and dear Jojo to see
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be,
But just until the fish start to smell and you're struck down by a hammer
So let it all go by, looking at the sky, wondering if there's clouds and stuff in hell
Let it all go by, looking at the sky, wondering if there's clouds in hell
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
Yes you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
Yes you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
Yes you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
Yes you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
The lyrics to Rufus's song Fool delve deep into the idea of love and how it is often viewed through rose-tinted glasses. The song starts off with a reference to St. Valentine's Day, and how someone's pockets bled. This line is a metaphor for someone who gave too much of themselves in the name of love, only to be left drained and hurt. The following line, "thinking: 'Boy, I'm such a Prince!'" reveals the ego that can come with the feeling of being in love. The singer, however, warns that love is like a train that keeps moving forward, but with a stop on April Fool's Day. In other words, love is often fleeting, and the person who thought they were in control becomes the fool.
The next stanza takes a turn in tone, mocking someone who thinks they're smooth and sophisticated because they're good with gifts and ribbons. The singer implies that there's more to love than surface-level charm, and that true love isn't something that can be easily won. The second half of the chorus repeats the idea that belief in love is short-lived, and reality sets in when things start to "smell" and unexpected obstacles come into play.
Finally, the last stanza advises to let it all go and just look up at the sky. The mention of clouds in hell is a reference to the idea of letting go of earthly concerns and worries about what is out of our control. In the end, the repeated line, "Yes, you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be," is a somewhat cynical commentary on the cycle of falling in and out of love, but it's also a recognition that people will continue to seek love in spite of the risks.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what a shame that your pockets did bleed on St. Valentine's,
It's a pity that you spent a lot of money on Valentine's Day.
And you sat in a chair thinking: 'Boy, I'm such a Prince!'
You felt like royalty and were proud of yourself.
Well life's a train that goes from February on, day by day,
Life moves forward, one day at a time.
But its making a stop on April first
April Fools' Day can change things unexpectedly.
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be,
You have faith in love and its ideal image.
But just until the fish start to smell and you're struck down by a hammer
You give up on love when things start to go wrong.
Sure you were swift when the handsome Greek boys dropped by with gifts,
You were charming and quick-witted when receiving gifts from suitors.
You are suave thanks to ribbons that opened sesame
Your smooth demeanor is attributed to the good luck from a ribbon charm.
But in the stars and closer to home in every planet,
It is clear to others that your luck may not hold up.
It ain't hard for me and dear Jojo to see
It's easy for me and my friend Jojo to see through your facade.
So let it all go by, looking at the sky, wondering if there's clouds and stuff in hell
Let the past go and focus on the present.
And you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
You will inevitably regain faith in love.
Yes you will believe in love and all that it's supposed to be
You will return to your original beliefs about love.
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