Although the project released four singles in the mid '90s, with initial singers Kimberley Kearney and Dacia Bridges, worldwide success came with third vocalist, Tina Harris. Everything's Gonna Be Alright was released in 1997, which topped charts around the world and started a musical theme, sampling classical music, which the project would later become known for.
Tina Harris left after two years, with Jade Villalon replacing her as the fourth vocalist with five original albums, all reaching Gold or Platinum in Korea. Villalon, along with "Geo" left the project after seven years to go on and do other projects.
Vocalist Jamie Pineda took the role as new vocalist shortly after in late 2007 and then releasing her first studio album The Next Generation in 2009, which was produced by Derek Bramble. Pineda released one more album, Diamond Veil in 2011 and it was released in Japan and Korea, as the 8th studio album from Sweetbox.
In 2013, famed Japanese singer Miho Fukuhara became the new frontwoman and for the first time in the projects history, male vocalist/rapper LogiQ Pryce would co-front the project with her. The studio album, titled #Zeitgeist21 is due for release in July 2013.
Fool Again
Sweetbox Lyrics
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I've never been the type to carry on like this
And I've never been the type to be a sucker for your shit
So I don't know why do got me going insane
And I don't know why you think you can just come here again
Ooh'
I don't wanna be your fool again'no, no
I'm not gonna be your fool again'no, no
I don't wanna be that dumb little girl you're walking on again
No I won't be your fool again
No I won't be your fool again
(Verse 2)
Remember that fight
We had last New Year's Eve
When I slapped you in the face for calling me a sleaze
Everybody just stared
They thought I was insane
But they just don't know how you got me so wrapped up in your game
Oh, God'
(Chorus)
I don't wanna be your fool again'no, no
I'm not gonna be your fool again'no, no
I don't wanna be that dumb little girl you're walking on again
No I won't be your fool again
No I won't be your fool again
(Chorus Repeats Out)
The lyrics to Sweetbox's "Fool Again" tell the story of someone who has been hurt in a past relationship and is determined not to be taken advantage of again. The first verse sets the stage with the singer admitting that they are not usually prone to letting someone get under their skin and control them. However, despite this, the ex-lover in question appears to have a hold on them, causing them frustration and confusion. The chorus is a powerful declaration that they will not be fooled into falling into the same trap again, standing up for themselves and refusing to be treated as a "dumb little girl". The second verse references a specific moment in time - a fight on New Year's Eve - where the singer physically reacted to the ex's actions. This highlights the intensity of their emotions and the hold that the ex has over them.
Overall, the lyrics to "Fool Again" convey a sense of empowerment and determination to move on from a toxic relationship. Through the use of personal anecdotes and strong, assertive language, the song sends a message to listeners that they should not tolerate mistreatment from others.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been the type to carry on like this
I have never been the kind of person who behaves in this manner.
And I've never been the type to be a sucker for your shit
I have never been naive or foolish enough to fall for your deception.
So I don't know why do got me going insane
I do not understand how you are causing me to feel so mentally unstable.
And I don't know why you think you can just come here again
I am unsure why you feel entitled to come back into my life after the way you have treated me.
Remember that fight
Recall the argument we had.
We had last New Year's Eve
It happened on the last night of the previous year.
When I slapped you in the face for calling me a sleaze
I physically struck you after you insulted my character.
Everybody just stared
All those present were looking in our direction.
They thought I was insane
They believed I was mentally ill or unstable for reacting in that manner.
But they just don't know how you got me so wrapped up in your game
They do not understand how completely engrossed I was in your manipulations.
I don't wanna be your fool again'no, no
I have no desire to be taken advantage of by you ever again.
I'm not gonna be your fool again'no, no
I have resolved not to allow you to deceive me again.
I don't wanna be that dumb little girl you're walking on again
I do not want to be the vulnerable, easily manipulated person you have treated me as before.
No I won't be your fool again
I am determined to not fall into your trap again.
No I won't be your fool again
I refuse to be manipulated by you ever again.
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.