Fool's Paradise
The Sylvers Lyrics
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And that's not for me
I tell you, yeah
A point of society
Living your life in a fool's paradise
But what can I do
I didn't make this world
That's everybody's attitude
Who's life was torn, oh
(Life) is not what you make it
That's what the upper class make a sense of you
Well (come on, come on now)
People, open up your minds
'Cause this is what you wanna do
Living your life in a fool's paradise
And that's not for me
I tell you, yeah
A point of society
Living your life in a fool's paradise
It's part of growing up
A child shows much perception
But he's pointing the finger
In full spite of profit and bogetters
Who strives for more, oh oh
More money, more power, more security
He stays so empty insde
So busy trying to get ahead
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
Except for
Living your life in a fool's paradise
And that's not for me
I tell you, yeah
A point of society
Living your life in a fool's paradise
If there's some people choose
Who's life they're willing to lose
But never
Will they fight their own war
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
The Sylvers's song "Fool's Paradise" talks about the concept of living in a state of delusion and ignorance, which the singer refuses to do. The lyrics start by stating that the singer does not want to live their life in a fool's paradise, a metaphorical place where people are content in ignorance and blissful delusion. Instead, the singer wants to open people's minds and make them realize that many people in society are living in a fool's paradise. The singer acknowledges the societal structures and attitudes that contribute to this state of mind and emphasizes that they did not create this world, but are a product of it.
In the second verse, the idea of the pursuit of money, power, and security is presented as a potential trap that people fall into, where in their quest to get ahead, they forget how to "live." The bridge repeats the idea that the singer refuses to live in a fool's paradise and emphasizes that no one should choose to sacrifice their life for someone else's war.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the societal attitudes and mindset that can lead to people living in a state of delusion and giving up on living a fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Living your life in a fool's paradise
Living a delusional life that is not based on reality
And that's not for me
I am not interested in living a life without any purpose or meaning
I tell you, yeah
I am trying to convey an important message
A point of society
A reflection of our society's norms and values
But what can I do
I feel powerless to change the current situation
I didn't make this world
I am not responsible for the flaws and imperfections of this world
I was only born
I did not have a say in choosing to be born in this world
That's everybody's attitude
Many people share this same pessimistic view of the world
Who's life was torn, oh
Those who have been negatively affected by the world's imperfections
(Life) is not what you make it
Your life is not solely determined by your actions and decisions
That's what the upper class make a sense of you
The elite group in society determines what success and happiness mean
Well (come on, come on now)
An urging to listen and pay attention
People, open up your minds
Encouragement to broaden one's perspective and think critically
'Cause this is what you wanna do
Choosing to be open-minded and seek the truth and meaning in life
It's part of growing up
A realization that illusions cannot sustain a fulfilling life
A child shows much perception
Children often have a better understanding of the essence of life than adults
But he's pointing the finger
However, they may not be able to articulate or address the issue effectively
In full spite of profit and bogetters
Despite the negative impact of consumerism and materialism
Who strives for more, oh oh
Those who seek more than what they really need in life
More money, more power, more security
The driving forces behind many people's actions and decisions
He stays so empty insde
Though achieving these goals, he still lacks a sense of fulfillment
So busy trying to get ahead
He becomes overly focused on attaining success and status
That he starts forgetting how to live, live, live
Failing to enjoy the present and neglecting the essence of life
If there's some people choose
Some people may willingly choose a delusional life
Who's life they're willing to lose
Giving up their own lives for the sake of preserving their illusions
But never
However, they will not fight for their own interests and beliefs
Will they fight their own war
They refuse to confront reality and make a meaningful difference in this world
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Eddie Miles
You Dig Up some classics...Good Job!
Tiffani Crayon
Just heard this song for the first time on my XM satellite. Love it👍🏾❤️❤️❤️❤️