The duo released their first single in 2012 before forming their own record label, à Deux, in 2013. In December 2013, it was announced that Say Lou Lou had made the BBC Sound of 2014 longlist.
Over the course of 2012 to 2014, Say Lou Lou released five singles, and their debut studio album, Lucid Dreaming, was released on 23 February 2015 in Scandinavia and 6 April 2015 elsewhere. In 2018 duet released their second record, Immortelle.
Fool of Me
Say Lou Lou Lyrics
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You never cried
I'd say love let me wet your eyes
Have some tears of mine
Maybe I
Should have learned
That the soul won't burn
If you don't hurt inside
That's ok
I got plenty left
Stored up in my chest
I'll top you up
With a taste
That I've not forgot
You made a fool of me
Lover
You made a fool of me
How funny
Chet Faker
I've been told
I am cold
Been known to sting
Forgive me I have sinned
See the eyes burnt in
I'm a brute shooting from the hip
Say Lou Lou & Chet Faker
Straight into my heart
Say Lou Lou
In the dark
You confess
That you've made this mess
So what you smiling for
Chet Faker
It's ok there'll be plenty more
Say Lou Lou
You made a fool of me
Lover
You made a fool of me
How funny
Say Lou Lou & Chet Faker
You made a fool of me
How dare you
How dare you
You made a fool of me
How funny
Say Lou Lou
I'll dream that I can teach you how to love
My machine
I learn to reach inside your ribcage
Flick a switch and you engage
See the life burst across your face
I'll dream that I can teach you how to love
My machine
I learn to reach inside your ribcage
Flick a switch and you engage
Say Lou Lou & Chet Faker
You made a fool of me
Lover
You made a fool of me
How funny
You made a fool of me
How dare you
How dare you
You made a fool of me
How funny
In "Fool of Me", Say Lou Lou and Chet Faker detail the complexities of love and heartbreak. The lyrics express a desire for vulnerability and emotional connection in a relationship. Say Lou Lou begins the song by offering to cry for her lover, to share her emotions and encourage him to do the same. She acknowledges that pain is necessary to know love and that she has plenty of it to give. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that her vulnerability and openness have been taken advantage of. The chorus, repeated by the two vocalists, confirms this betrayal: "You made a fool of me, lover / How funny." The repeated refrain of "How dare you" suggests anger and a sense of violation.
Chet Faker's verse provides a different perspective, highlighting the difficulty of being emotionally open and honest in a relationship. He references his own emotional walls and the pain caused by past mistakes. He recognizes the destruction he has caused but feels helpless to change it. Their voices come together again in the last verse as Say Lou Lou dreams of being able to "teach [her lover] how to love" like a "machine," with the power to switch on his emotions and ignite his passion.
Overall, "Fool of Me" is a contemplative examination of the risks and rewards of emotional vulnerability in love. It acknowledges the potential for pain and hurt, but ultimately celebrates the importance of emotional connection and the willingness to try again.
Line by Line Meaning
You never cried
You never showed your emotions
I'd say love let me wet your eyes
I wish I could make you vulnerable by making you cry
Have some tears of mine
I offer you my own emotions to trigger yours
Maybe I should have learned
Perhaps I should have realized
That the soul won't burn if you don't hurt inside
You won't feel too deeply if you avoid being hurt
You feel no pain, that's okay
Feeling nothing is acceptable for you
I got plenty left stored up in my chest
I have a lot of emotions bottled up inside me
I'll top you up with a taste that I've not forgot
I'll give you a hint of the emotions I've kept hidden
You made a fool of me lover
You tricked me and made me look foolish
You made a fool of me, how funny
I can't help but laugh at myself for falling for your trick
I've been told I am cold
People think I lack emotions
Been known to sting, forgive me I have sinned
I may have hurt people with my words or actions in the past, I'm sorry
See the eyes burnt in, I'm a brute shooting from the hip
My harsh behavior hurts people deeply, I'm careless
Straight into my heart, in the dark
You entered my heart when I couldn't see clearly
You confess that you've made this mess
You admit that you caused the problem
So what you smiling for, it's ok there'll be plenty more
Why are you smiling when you know this will happen again?
How dare you, how dare you
I can't believe you did this to me
I'll dream that I can teach you how to love
I hope I can help you learn how to love
My machine, I learn to reach inside your ribcage
I'll use my own experiences to help you open up emotionally
Flick a switch and you engage, see the life burst across your face
If I can trigger your emotions, I'll see you come alive
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thomasgooden
There's no other sound like you Say Lou Lou yet.You guys are the pioneers of this new dream sound I am hearing. A sound that belongs in the music hall of fame one day. Unduplicable gracefullness you have guys always create for us
@pompeyshoes
Heard this on the closing credits of Cuckoo, the BBC comedy. Wonderfully atmospheric.
@labelle1301
Taehyung ❤
@for.tax.reasons
V listens to songs smoother than satin holy shit
@4dkamilianurnadiah844
this is my new jams. thanks, tae
@Bkr302
How has a song this good not got any comments?
@PureChocolatte
Damn this sounds beautiful
@ChristinaHaridemos11
Keeps on playin' in my head, even after 4.38!
@kali4good
this is perfect. definitely my kind of music
@_Phoenixrise_
I love them breathe of fresh air when I hear their music no words to explain