Raised in a musical family, Paige fell in love with singing and writing her own lyrics at the influential age of 13. By the time she was 18, she had honed these skills and was collaborating with her older brother, Chase Duddy. In 2016, XYLØ released their debut EP, embarked on national tours, performed at countless festivals, accumulated millions of streams and earned a platinum plaque for their collaboration with The Chainsmokers on the song, “Setting Fires” (by The Chainsmokers featuring XYLØ). After the release of their successful single “I Still Wait For You” in 2017, XYLØ evolved into a whole new musical artist. Having grown up behind the mic, Paige found her own powerful voice; one that currently resonates worldwide - both sonically and lyrically. She and her brother mutually parted ways, allowing her to shine and him to pursue his own endeavors.
2018 is a new chapter for XYLØ and an emergence for Paige as a solo artist. “I’ve spent the last 9 months discovering myself as a young woman and as a singer/musician - with all the ups and downs that brings. The new music is about what I’ve gone through during this time, from living on my own for the first time, to facing the changing relationships in my life."
Four EPs named pretty sad (2019), yes & no (2019), The Ganglands of My Heart (2020) and OUTSIDERS CLUB (2020) self-released by XYLØ under Pretty Records. The title track from "yes & no" is her most successful single on Spotify as an independent artist to date, with almost 15 million streams.
Fool's Paradise
XYLØ Lyrics
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Your suit and tie and hair all wrong
I had a bad dream
Your face was on a dollar bill
Temperature rising
A private jet plane takes you home
All hail your new king
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Put on a brave face
Your mouth is shut but money talks
I got a headache
The siren's getting louder now
Leave through the back door
Blacked out Mercedes Benz is waiting
You won't quit talking, the crowd may cheer
But they can't hear so
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Now we see clearly (we see clearly)
Light, it surrounds me (it surrounds me)
And you keep on talking (quit talking)
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a (We're living in, we're living
In a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
A fool's paradise living in a
The lyrics of XYLØ's song "Fool's Paradise" seem to touch upon themes of disillusionment, false appearances, and the desire to break free from societal expectations. The opening lines "Turn off the TV, Your suit and tie and hair all wrong" suggest a rejection of the superficiality and conformity imposed by society. The mention of a "bad dream" with the person's face on a dollar bill could symbolize the feeling of being trapped by materialistic values and the pursuit of wealth.
The following lines depict a scenario where the person is being celebrated as a new king, perhaps implying an ascent to power or fame. However, the crowd's cheers are meaningless because they cannot truly see or hear the person. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the emptiness of external validation and the yearning for genuine connections.
The chorus, "Lift me up over the wall, We have come too far to fall, When the sun goes down my hands come up, Lift me up over the wall, We're living in, a fool's paradise" reflects a desire to transcend the limitations imposed by society and escape the illusion of a "fool's paradise." The repetition of the phrase "We're living in" emphasizes the sense of being trapped within these false ideals.
The second verse continues the theme of putting on a brave face and using money as a means of communication. However, the singer has a headache and the siren's sound grows louder, suggesting a growing discomfort and the inability to ignore the reality behind the facade. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the longing for liberation and an escape from the trappings of a "fool's paradise."
Overall, "Fool's Paradise" explores the disillusionment and desire for authenticity in a world where appearances can be deceiving and societal expectations can feel suffocating.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn off the TV
Escape from the distractions of the world
Your suit and tie and hair all wrong
Your appearance does not define who you truly are
I had a bad dream
Something unsettling has affected my thoughts
Your face was on a dollar bill
You value money and materialism above everything else
Temperature rising
Emotions and tensions are intensifying
A private jet plane takes you home
You indulge in luxury and privilege
All hail your new king
You crave power and recognition
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
The admiration you receive is shallow, they do not truly understand you
Lift me up over the wall
Help me rise above the obstacles and limitations
(We're living in, we're living in)
We are immersed in
We have come too far to fall
We should not let ourselves fail after all the progress we've made
When the sun goes down my hands come up
In the darkness, I seek a way to overcome
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
We are trapped in a false sense of happiness and security
Put on a brave face
Pretend to be strong and unaffected
Your mouth is shut but money talks
You use wealth to communicate your worth
I got a headache
I am overwhelmed and struggling
The siren's getting louder now
Warning signs are becoming impossible to ignore
Leave through the back door
Escape unnoticed to avoid the consequences
Blacked out Mercedes Benz is waiting
A symbol of luxury and escape is prepared for you
You won't quit talking, the crowd may cheer
You continue to speak, seeking validation from others
But they can't hear so
They are unable to truly understand or listen to you
Now we see clearly (we see clearly)
We have gained clarity and insight
Light, it surrounds me (it surrounds me)
I am embraced by positivity and enlightenment
And you keep on talking (quit talking)
You persist in meaningless conversation
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
The admiration you receive is empty, they do not truly hear you
A fool's paradise living in a
We are trapped in an illusionary world of false happiness
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chase Duddy, Lee Newell, Paige Duddy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jessicazhang8560
Turn off the TV, your suit and tie and hair all wrong
I had a bad dream, your face was on a dollar bill
Temperature rising, a private jet plane takes you home
All hail your new king, the crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Verse 2]
Put on a brave face, your mouth is shut but money talks
I got a headache, the siren's getting louder now
Leave through the back door, blacked out Mercedes Benz is waiting
You won't quit talking, the crowd may cheer, but they can't hear so
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Bridge]
Now we see clearly (we see clearly)
Light, it surrounds me (it surrounds me)
And you keep on talking (quit talking)
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Outro]
A fool's paradise
Living in a
@BRNA0
Extremely catchy.But with a beautiful message.
@acacicabrinley6098
XYLØ😍❤
@SomeoneOneYoutube
This music is hypnotises me
@camilacanavezes2559
I can't believe this video is back.such a masterpiece
@tuuuba8967
Awesome 🎉
@DeepanshuVerma715
Love this song great memories with this..
@jessicazhang8560
I love xylo, I think they can be more famous.
@jessicazhang8560
Turn off the TV, your suit and tie and hair all wrong
I had a bad dream, your face was on a dollar bill
Temperature rising, a private jet plane takes you home
All hail your new king, the crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
We're living in
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Verse 2]
Put on a brave face, your mouth is shut but money talks
I got a headache, the siren's getting louder now
Leave through the back door, blacked out Mercedes Benz is waiting
You won't quit talking, the crowd may cheer, but they can't hear so
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Bridge]
Now we see clearly (we see clearly)
Light, it surrounds me (it surrounds me)
And you keep on talking (quit talking)
The crowd, they cheer, but they can't hear
[Chorus]
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, we're living in)
We have come too far to fall
(We're living in, we're living in)
When the sun goes down my hands come up
(We're living in, we're living in)
Lift me up over the wall
(We're living in, a fool's paradise)
[Post-Chorus]
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
Living in a
(We're living in, we're living in a fool's, fool's, fool's paradise)
[Outro]
A fool's paradise
Living in a
@joe_bhop
kiss me up over the world
@naveenprakash2470
I love xylo