"I was listening to a lot of John Lennon the week I got that loop… And there was this one song I got addicted to, with Indian music at the front of it, sitar, and then it becomes, like, another song…"
"The song “Fool for You” started [XyZ’s] home studio. It was a bit in the mould of a classic Steve Wonder song. Later, I worked on the track on my own and came up with the lyrics “This love is tainted / I need you and I hate it / You’re caught between a dream / And a movie scene / In a way, you know what I mean… All in all, it took around eight months to finish that one track, but, as far as I was concerned, it was worth it: I was proud that I’d written it pretty much all by myself. I’d been listening to a lot of tracks by the Beatles when I was working on it. I had really got into some of their more psychedelic stuff, like “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds” from the 1967 album Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The piano chords at the start of “Fool for You,” and the guitars, were inspired by the Beatles' sound. That might strike some fans as weird, but I like to draw on the influence of all sorts of music and artists."
fOol fOr YoU
ZAYN Lyrics
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I need you and I hate it
You're caught between a dream and a movie scene
In a way, you know what I mean
When the dark turns to mist, I just can't resist it
'Cause I'm a fool for you
And the things you do
And the things, the things you do
The things you do
The things you do
When you're looking like this
I just can't resist it
I know sometimes I hide it
But I can't this time, 'cause it's gonna defeat me
But you won't believe me
Believe me
'Cause I'm a fool for you
And the things you do
I'm a fool for you, and the things
The things you do
I know, I know
Given the chance I'd do it again
'Cause I can't help myself
'Cause I can't stop myself
I just love being a fool for you
'Cause I'm a fool for you
And the things you do
I'm a fool for you, and the things
The things you do
This love is tainted
In "fOol fOr YoU," Zayn sings about a complicated love. The opening line, "This love is tainted," suggests that the relationship is not perfect and may have some flaws. He sings about needing the person he loves but also hating that he needs them, which implies a sense of dependency that he resents. Meanwhile, the person he loves is "caught between a dream and a movie scene," suggesting they may not be fully present in the relationship or may have unrealistic expectations. Despite this, Zayn cannot resist the allure of the relationship when "the dark turns to mist."
Zayn admits that he is a "fool" for this person and "the things [they] do." He cannot resist them when they look a certain way, and although he sometimes hides his feelings, he cannot do so this time because they are too strong. He acknowledges that the relationship may not be healthy or sustainable, but he would do it all over again if given the chance because he cannot help himself.
Overall, "fOol fOr YoU" portrays a complicated love that is not without its flaws and challenges. Zayn recognizes that he may be a fool for loving this person and that the relationship may not be perfect, but his feelings are too strong to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
This love is tainted
The love between us is damaged or impure in some way.
I need you and I hate it
I depend on you even though I wish I didn't.
You're caught between a dream and a movie scene
Your beauty and perfection feels unreal, like a fantasy from a movie.
In a way, you know what I mean
You understand how I feel, but it's hard to put into words.
When the dark turns to mist, I just can't resist it
I am drawn to you even in difficult or unclear situations.
'Cause I'm a fool for you And the things you do
I am willing to tolerate being foolish for you because of how much I care and admire you.
When you're looking like this I just can't resist it
Your appearance and demeanor have a strong hold over me, making it hard to resist your charm.
I know sometimes I hide it But I can't this time, 'cause it's gonna defeat me But you won't believe me Believe me
I usually hold my feelings back, but this time I can't because they are too strong. Unfortunately, you might not believe how strongly I feel.
I know, I know Given the chance I'd do it again
Even with the potential for heartbreak or embarrassment, I would still pursue you again without hesitation.
'Cause I can't help myself 'Cause I can't stop myself I just love being a fool for you
My love and attraction for you are so intense that I can't resist making a fool of myself for you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CC Wells, James Griffin, Kevin Rains, Zayn Malik, SL Waviest, J Emerson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@queenniall4399
fOoL fOr YoU
Zayn Malik
This love is tainted
I need you and I hate it
You're caught between a dream and a movie scene
In a way, you know what I mean
When the darts just miss, I just can't resist it
'Cause I'm a fool for you
And the things you do
I'm a fool for you
And the things, the things you do
The things you do
The things you do
When you're looking like this
I just can't resist it
I know sometimes I hide it
But I can't this time 'cause it's gonna defeat me
But if you won't believe me
Believe me
'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do
I know
I know
Given a chance I'd do it again, I
'Cause I can't help myself
'Cause I can't stop myself
I just love being a fool for you-ooh-ooh
'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do
This love is tainted
@oshratmn1719
This love is tainted
I need you and I hate it
You're caught between a dream and a movie scene
In a way, you know what I mean
When the darts just miss, I just can't resist it
'Cause I'm a fool for you
And the things you do
I'm a fool for you
And the things, the things you do
The things you do
The things you do
When you're looking like this
I just can't resist it
I know sometimes I hide it
But I can't this time 'cause it's gonna defeat me
But if you won't believe me
Believe me
'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do
I know
I know
Given a chance I'd do it again, I
'Cause I can't help myself
'Cause I can't stop myself
I just love being a fool for you-ooh-ooh
'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do
This love is tainted
@shimpoadolfo1070
A song for the people who always fall for the people they can’t have.
@school_pizza
Or you and them bend over backwards for each other yet it’s so worth it
@calistaelfrida9934
That is ME.
@user-wi2wv2us7y
I fall for Zayn wish I had him
@sidharthballavmohanty5686
😢😢😢😢
@keshiaphilander8028
@@calistaelfrida9934 same
@raulrus7047
Dear stranger whoever reads this, you’re such a beautiful human being.
@aparnakandukuri9023
You too love❤
@luzcabreramoreno
Thank you love, you too.
@averywilliford252
Thank you and so are you ❤❤