Fool
Sophie Rose Lyrics

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[Verse 1]
Hit me like a last word
Straight up to the rafters
Every time I saw your face
I knew you were poison
But it didn't matter
I needed the aftertaste
Maybe I was young and dumb trying to be someone else

But I wasn't the only one just lying to myself
When we had our last words
Crashing from the rafters
I know we both hurt the same

[Pre-Chorus]
My hands were shaking
While my heart was breaking
But I wouldn't change a thing

[Chorus]
'Cause we were 2 AM, my head on your chest
Two weeks, not a word, I'm a mess
I hope you know I gave you the best of me
And honestly I'd do it again
Wasted all my summer with you
Scared as hell with something to lose
I swear to God I gave you the rest of me
I bet you think that makes me a fool
I'm a fool for you, you
I'll always be a fool for you, you

[Verse 2]
I knew from the first kiss
I could never trust this
But I did it anyway
I was seeing something
Deeper than the surface
Then I watched it fade away
Maybe I was young and dumb and just too comfortable
And I wanted someone to make me feel out of control
But I knew from the first kiss
You and I were dangerous
But I did it anyway

[Chorus]
'Cause we were 2 AM, my head on your chest
Two weeks, not a word, I'm a mess
I hope you know I gave you the best of me
And honestly I'd do it again
Wasted all my summer with you
Scared as hell with something to lose
I swear to God I gave you the rest of me
I bet you think that makes me a fool
I'm a fool for you, you
I'll always be a fool for you, you

[Bridge]
My hands were shaking
While my heart was breaking
But I wouldn't change a thing

[Chorus]
'Cause we were 2 AM, my head on your chest
Oh, two weeks, not a word, I'm a mess
I hope you know I gave you the best of me
And honestly I'd do it again
Wasted all my summer with you
Scared as hell with something to lose
I swear to God I gave you the rest of me
I bet you think that makes me a fool

I'm a fool for you, you
I'll always be a fool for you, you

Overall Meaning

In "Fool," Sophie Rose explores the emotional rollercoaster of a toxic relationship. In the first verse, she reflects on being drawn to someone who she knew was toxic for her. Despite this awareness, she couldn't resist the addiction and the intense attraction they shared. She admits to lying to herself and trying to be someone else just to maintain the connection. However, when they finally had their last confrontation, Sophie acknowledges the pain they both experienced, suggesting that they were both victims of their own mistakes.

The pre-chorus conveys the internal struggle Sophie faced during the relationship. Her hands were shaking and her heart was breaking, which indicates her awareness of the destructive nature of their bond. Nevertheless, she expresses that she wouldn't change anything, highlighting the complexity of her feelings and the difficulty of letting go.

The chorus reflects on the intensity and duration of the relationship. The late-night encounters and the silence that followed suggest a passionate yet tumultuous affair. Sophie acknowledges that she gave her all, even though she ended up feeling like a mess. Despite the pain and possibly wasted time, she admits that she would do it all over again, indicating her deep emotional attachment to the person she's addressing. This, however, leads her to question her own judgment, wondering if her commitment and vulnerability make her a fool.

In the second verse, Sophie reflects on her initial doubts about the person she was involved with. She sensed that she couldn't trust them, but she ignored her instincts and pursued the relationship anyway, hoping for something more meaningful than what appeared on the surface. However, as time passed, she witnessed the fading of that deeper connection, facing the reality that her partner was unable to provide the emotional satisfaction she craved. Despite seeing the danger in the relationship early on, she confesses to pursuing it anyway, highlighting the power of attraction and the willingness to take risks for love.

The bridge section repeats the statement from the pre-chorus, emphasizing Sophie's internal struggle. Her hands are shaking, signifying her fear and uncertainty, yet she resolutely states that she wouldn't change a thing. This contradiction further emphasizes her emotional turmoil.

In the final chorus, Sophie repeats the pattern of reliving the intense moments and the subsequent silence. She acknowledges that she wasted her summer with this person, implying that she invested a significant amount of time and energy. Despite her fear of losing something valuable, she confesses that she gave her all, swearing on her relationship with a higher power. She anticipates that her commitment may be seen as foolish by others, but she proudly declares herself a "fool" for the person she's addressing, indicating her deep and unwavering affection. The repetition of the phrase "I'll always be a fool for you" underscores the underlying message of the song: Sophie's willingness to sacrifice and endure despite the pain caused by this toxic relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Hit me like a last word
It affected me deeply, like the final words in an argument or a breakup.

Straight up to the rafters
It reached straight to the highest point, overwhelming my emotions.

Every time I saw your face
Each time I encountered you, I knew the trouble you brought.

I knew you were poison
I was fully aware that you were toxic for me.

But it didn't matter
Despite the danger, I couldn't resist the allure.

I needed the aftertaste
I craved the lingering sensation you left behind, even if it was bitter.

Maybe I was young and dumb trying to be someone else
Perhaps I was foolish and inexperienced, attempting to be someone I'm not.

But I wasn't the only one just lying to myself
However, I wasn't the sole person deceiving myself in this situation.

When we had our last words
During our final conversation or argument

Crashing from the rafters
Collapsing from the height of our emotions.

I know we both hurt the same
I understand that we both experienced the same pain and anguish.

My hands were shaking
My hands trembled uncontrollably.

While my heart was breaking
Simultaneously, my heart was shattering.

But I wouldn't change a thing
Despite the pain, I wouldn't alter the past.

'Cause we were 2 AM, my head on your chest
In the early hours of the morning, I found solace resting my head on your chest.

Two weeks, not a word, I'm a mess
After two weeks of silence, I became an emotional wreck.

I hope you know I gave you the best of me
I wish you understood that I offered you the entirety of my love and dedication.

And honestly I'd do it again
Honestly, I would repeat the same mistakes.

Wasted all my summer with you
I squandered my entire summer with you.

Scared as hell with something to lose
Terrified of losing something valuable.

I swear to God I gave you the rest of me
I solemnly promise that I gave you all that remained of myself.

I bet you think that makes me a fool
I'm certain you believe this makes me foolish.

I'm a fool for you, you
I am infatuated and foolishly in love with you.

I'll always be a fool for you, you
This feeling of foolish adoration will persist indefinitely.

I knew from the first kiss
From the very first kiss, I understood.

I could never trust this
I could never have faith in this relationship.

But I did it anyway
Regardless, I proceeded with it.

I was seeing something
I perceived or envisioned something.

Deeper than the surface
Something more profound than mere appearances.

Then I watched it fade away
Subsequently, I witnessed it diminish and vanish.

Maybe I was young and dumb and just too comfortable
Possibly, I was naive, foolish, and overly complacent.

And I wanted someone to make me feel out of control
Furthermore, I desired someone who could provoke a sense of losing control within me.

You and I were dangerous
Our relationship posed a risk and was hazardous.

'Cause we were 2 AM, my head on your chest
In the early hours of the morning, I found solace resting my head on your chest.

Oh, two weeks, not a word, I'm a mess
Oh, after two weeks of silence, I became an emotional wreck.