Fools
Temper Trap Lyrics
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The don't know
What they're on about
Those fools
Don't get my dreams
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
When you can't wait
To watch me fall
High
Singin' stories on a wrecking ball
Colliding fast
To bring you down
If you want it, you want it, you want it
If you want it, you want it, you want it
All
Sometimes
Things we build
To fall
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
The lyrics of the song Fools by Temper Trap express a sense of frustration and disillusionment towards those who don't understand the artist's dreams and ambitions. The words "Those fools don't get my dreams" suggest a lack of understanding and empathy from others towards the artist's aspirations. The repetition of the phrase "And I want it, I want it, I want it" emphasises the strong desire the artist has to achieve their goals despite the obstacles they face.
The line "when you can't wait to watch me fall" suggests that there are people who take pleasure in the artist's failures, highlighting the competitive and sometimes cutthroat nature of the music industry. The second verse is more metaphorical, with the image of singing stories on a wrecking ball symbolising the reckless and destructive nature of the artist's pursuit of success. The line "colliding fast to bring you down" highlights the intense pressure and competition that can lead to self-destruction.
The closing lines of the song "sometimes things we build to fall" is a poignant reflection on the transience and fragility of success and fame. Despite the obstacles and setbacks, the artist's powerful desire to achieve their dreams is palpable in this song.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools
People who don't understand.
The don't know
They lack knowledge about something.
What they're on about
What they're saying is irrational or makes no sense.
Those fools
Referring to people who are ignorant or foolish.
Don't get my dreams
They don't understand or appreciate my aspirations and goals.
And I want it, I want it, I want it
The subject desires something desperately.
All
Everything that comes with that desire.
When you can't wait
An explosive anticipation of something going wrong for the subject.
To watch me fall
And enjoying the subject's failure or embarrassment in some way.
High
Overcoming some unrealistic obstacles or challenges.
Singin' stories on a wrecking ball
Indicating that the subject is taking risks and not fully thinking about the consequences of their actions.
Colliding fast
Encountering problems or unexpected circumstances that impede one's progress rapidly.
To bring you down
To limit or end the subject's achievements or success in some way.
If you want it, you want it, you want it
Reinforcing the idea that the subject desires something with a deep passion.
Sometimes
Admitting that things don't always go as planned.
Things we build
Referring to the hopes and aspirations of the subject.
To fall
Referring to the failure of the subject's plans or dreams.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: ABBY MANDAGI, LORENZO SILLITO, TOBIAS JAMES DUNDAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cicicumacumicumi
"Fools"
They don't know
What they're on about
Those fools
Don't get my dreams
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
When you can't wait
To watch me fall
High
Singin' stories on a wrecking ball
Colliding fast
To bring you down
If you want it, you want it, you want it
If you want it, you want it, you want it
All
Sometimes
Things we build
To fall
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
@jamnit23
What an incredible album. Stands the test of time.
@kinghilton
look at him. when he sings his in the zone and feels the music with his heart .
@feidy
My favorite from the album. Always nice to find a live version.
@fdldd90
Like this version even more than the album version.... True talent!
@arieyhanz
This is how music supposed to be.. Period.
@tiberbeats
no one can dislike this, just amazing talent.
@helencorfield949
Thankyou KEXP for showing this awesome AUSTRALIAN band.
@cicicumacumicumi
"Fools"
They don't know
What they're on about
Those fools
Don't get my dreams
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
When you can't wait
To watch me fall
High
Singin' stories on a wrecking ball
Colliding fast
To bring you down
If you want it, you want it, you want it
If you want it, you want it, you want it
All
Sometimes
Things we build
To fall
And I want it, I want it, I want it
And I want it, I want it, I want it
All
@digitalwhiplash7
simply sublime. the voice of an angel. xoxox
@dethklok21
This is the best band on the planet :)