I Was the Fool Beside You for Too Long
Yo La Tengo Lyrics


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I was the fool beside you
I was the fool beside you
I was the fool beside you
For too long

The things about you that would
Drive me wild still drive me wild
But now in a different way




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yo La Tengo's song "I Was the Fool Beside You for Too Long" speaks about a relationship that lasted too long despite feeling like a fool next to the other person. The repetition of "I was the fool beside you" implies a feeling of regret, longing, and sadness. It shows how the singer's love for the other person blinded them from seeing the superficial aspects of the relationship. The use of the word "beside" also implies a certain degree of detachment, as if the singer were simply standing by the other person but not taking an active part in the relationship.


The second stanza of the song reveals a more complex sentiment that the singer is experiencing. The things that used to drive them wild about the other person still do, but now in a different way. This suggests that though the relationship has ended, the singer still feels a strong attraction to the other person. They may have gained a better perspective on the relationship but still feel that spark of passion. This conflict between moving on and holding on is a common theme in love songs.


Overall, "I Was the Fool Beside You for Too Long" is a poignant and relatable song about love and heartbreak. It highlights the struggle of letting go and moving forward, even when the feelings of love and desire still linger.


Line by Line Meaning

I was the fool beside you
I willingly played the role of an ignorant lover next to you


I was the fool beside you
I foolishly believed that our relationship was harmonious


I was the fool beside you
I ignored the warning signs and persisted in our flawed relationship


For too long
I suffered in this delusion for an extended period of time


The things about you that would
Your traits that used to attract me


Drive me wild still drive me wild
I still find those traits captivating


But now in a different way
However, I view them in a different light now




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: GEORGIA MIA HUBLEY, IRA DAVID KAPLAN, JAMES GEORGE MCNEW

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