The Fool Is Me
Tina Cousins Lyrics
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What you had in mind
i wear a cloak of shame, I can't explain
Why I believed your lies
You may have looked like an angel, enough for me
But the devil gave you your words
'cause you took all I gave you
Took it with ease
You're a mellownoma and you burn So sweetly, so deeply
you hurt
Why are people never who they seem
So sweetly, so cheaply, the fool is me
My judgement fails, or so it seems
You burned me to the bone
Thought that was safe, now I'm a hopeless case
Hopelessy alone
You may have looked like an angel, enough for me
But the devil gave you your words
'cause you took all I gave you
Took it with ease
And left me with your curse
You're a mellownoma and you burn
So sweetly, so deeply you hurt
Why are people never who they seem
So sweetly, so cheaply, the fool is me
The lyrics to Tina Cousins's song The Fool Is Me explore the vulnerability and disillusionment that can come with misguided trust and misplaced faith. The singer of the song admits that they were unable to see through the deception of someone they cared about, wearing a "cloak of shame" because they believed the lies of this person. The chorus describes this person as a "mellownoma," a metaphorical blend of the words "melancholy" and "melanoma," suggesting that their influence is both bittersweet and potentially destructive. The song expresses a sense of regret and a feeling of being used, left with the weight of a curse that was not deserved.
The metaphor of the "mellownoma" is particularly effective, as it captures both the sweetness and the danger that can come with being involved with someone who is ultimately hurtful. The singer wonders why people are "never who they seem," suggesting a broader distrust of human nature and an implicit trauma that has been inflicted upon them. The song's final lines express a sense of powerlessness and a resigned acceptance of pain, as the singer acknowledges that they are the "fool" who fell for this person's deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
I guess the fool is me, I just couldn't see
I admit my foolishness in not realizing your true intentions.
What you had in mind
Your true motives and intentions.
I wear a cloak of shame, I can't explain
I feel ashamed and undeserving due to my actions and decisions regarding you, but I cannot rationalize why I trusted your lies.
Why I believed your lies
I question my own gullibility in trusting the false promises and words of others.
You may have looked like an angel, enough for me
You presented yourself in a positive and virtuous light, enough to sway my judgment.
But the devil gave you your words
Your words were deceitful and manipulative, suggesting a wickedness in your true nature.
'cause you took all I gave you
You took advantage of the trust I had in you, and all that I offered you.
Took it with ease
You accepted the things I gave you without hesitation, suggesting a lack of remorse or gratitude.
And left me with your curse
You left me with the pain and hurt caused by your deception and betrayal.
You're a mellownoma and you burn
You may seem harmless and benign, but in reality, you cause deep and lasting pain.
So sweetly, so deeply you hurt
Your actions and words, though seemingly benign and kind, actually cause a great deal of pain and heartache.
Why are people never who they seem
I question the authenticity of others and their motives, as it seems that people often present themselves in a false or misleading light.
So sweetly, so cheaply, the fool is me
I was foolish in trusting you, as you were able to present yourself in a positive light despite your deceitful nature.
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