Love Is For The Foolish
Sleep for Sleepers Lyrics


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Dear, do you have an idea of what love is?
I’d like to know because I’m sure we don’t have a clue.
If I had to guess…
I would take forever…
To explain the way I feel when I’m with you.
This is simple.
This is testing.
Boy, calm your fears with every breath she breathes.
Ohh. Ohh. Ohh. Ohhh.
Go to sleep tonight.
Just for tonight.
I’ll be here when you wake up dear.
When the light meets your eyes.
I swear I’ll be here for you, dear.
I swear I’ll be here for you, dear.
Sleep is for sleepers…
And we, we are like them.
Love is for the foolish.
What fools will we become? Become.
Go to sleep tonight.
Just for tonight.
I’ll be here when you wake up dear.
When the light meets your eyes.




I swear I’ll be here for you, dear.
I swear I’ll be here for you-ooh-ooh dear.

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Is For The Foolish" by Sleep for Sleepers explores the idea of love and its complexity. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and doubt about love and its meaning. The singer questions the concept of love and wonders if they truly understand it. They express their feelings towards their loved one, admitting that they would take forever to describe the way they feel when they are together.


The chorus, "Sleep is for sleepers...And we, we are like them. Love is for the foolish. What fools will we become?" is a reflection of their perspective on love. It suggests that they are willing to take the risk of falling in love, despite the possibility of being seen as foolish.


The overall tone of the song is dreamy and soothing, with the repetitive and calming "Ohh. Ohh. Ohh. Ohhh" throughout the song. The song ends on a reassuring note, promising to be there for their loved one when they wake up.


Overall, the lyrics of "Love Is For The Foolish" by Sleep for Sleepers portray a deep reflection on the complexity and uncertainty of love, while also expressing a willingness to take the risk of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Dear, do you have an idea of what love is?
Asking if the person truly understands the complexities of love.


I’d like to know because I’m sure we don’t have a clue.
Expressing uncertainty about their own understanding of love.


If I had to guess…
Admitting that they are uncertain about their own feelings as well.


I would take forever…
Describing the difficulty in putting their feelings into words.


To explain the way I feel when I’m with you.
Describing the powerful emotions they feel when they are together.


This is simple.
Contrasting the complexity of love with the simplicity of their current situation.


This is testing.
Acknowledging that their relationship is being put to the test.


Boy, calm your fears with every breath she breathes.
Encouraging the subject to find solace in their partner's presence.


Ohh. Ohh. Ohh. Ohhh.
An exclamation of intense emotion.


Go to sleep tonight. Just for tonight.
Encouraging the subject to rest their worries for the night.


I’ll be here when you wake up dear. When the light meets your eyes.
Promise of continued support and love.


Sleep is for sleepers…
Implying that they are defying societal norms by staying awake and being in love.


And we, we are like them.
Identifying themselves as part of the group of people who break traditional rules about sleep and love.


Love is for the foolish.
Suggesting that strong emotions can lead to irrational behavior.


What fools will we become? Become.
Imagine how far their love might take them.


I swear I’ll be here for you, dear.
Reassuring their partner of their commitment.


I swear I’ll be here for you-ooh-ooh dear.
Continuing to emphasize their promise of support and love.




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