Fool
daens Lyrics

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You pull me up, pull me down
Like the money in my crown, oh
You can't never say "I'm sorry"
You left me sitting here alone
On the old town road, oh
You can't never say "I'm sorry"

But I'll be more than you see

More than you know
You look at me like I'm free
And you be saying all these words
Saying all these lies
But in the end, I'm still the fool

And you say I'm a fool
But you don't know me
You don't know me
You say I'm a fool
'Cause you don't know where I've been so long

I took you in, took you out
Took you out and about and
All you ever did was laugh
But you never know what I did
What I would do for you
And now I'm singing about you

Oh I could be your man, you my wife
But you slept with some other guys
All the things you left behind
I would bring you home, sing you songs
All the things you'd ever want
But in the end, I'm still the fool

And you say I'm a fool
But you don't know me
You don't know me
And you say I'm a fool
But you don't know me
You don't know me
(You don't know me)
(You don't know me)
(You don't know me)
(You don't know me)

All I need, all I need is you
All I need, all I need is you

But we could be together, I'm not wrong
Sitting on the backseat, nothing's wrong
Kiss me on the lips once more
But you never say what you feel
You came close and then disappear
And my broken heart won't heal

Oh I could be your man, you my wife
But you slept with some other guys
All the things you left behind
I would bring you home, sing you songs
All the things you'd ever want
But in the end, I'm still the fool

And you say I'm a fool
But you don't know me
You don't know me
And you say I'm a fool
'Cause you don't know where I've been so long
And you say I'm a fool
'Cause you don't know me
You don't know me

And you say I'm a fool
'Cause you don't know where I've been so long

Overall Meaning

The song "Fool" by daens is a melancholic pop ballad about a broken relationship. In the first verse, the singer speaks about the mixed emotions he feels for his partner who treats him poorly. He describes how his partner lifts him up and lets him down as easily as a money in a crown, and how they never apologize for their behavior. The chorus speaks about the singer's desire for his partner to know him better and see him for who he is, despite being viewed as a fool. In the second verse, the singer speaks about the sacrifices and efforts he put towards the relationship. He explores the possibility of being together again but realizes that his broken heart won't heal.

The lyrics of the song reflect the emotional turmoil one goes through in a toxic relationship. They showcase how love can be blind, making one vulnerable to manipulation and heartbreak. The singer expresses his feelings of being taken advantage of, unappreciated, and humiliated by his partner. The song ends with an acknowledgment of the singer's pain, caused by the lack of empathy and understanding from his partner.

Overall, the song "Fool" is relatable in the sense that it speaks about the complexities of love and relationships. It shows that love is not always enough to keep a relationship going, and it takes effort and understanding from both parties to make it work.

Line by Line Meaning

You pull me up, pull me down Like the money in my crown, oh You can't never say "I'm sorry" You left me sitting here alone On the old town road, oh You can't never say "I'm sorry"
You have an unpredictable impact on my life, just like the money in my crown. You never apologize for anything, leaving me feeling abandoned and isolated.

But I'll be more than you see More than you know You look at me like I'm free And you be saying all these words Saying all these lies But in the end, I'm still the fool
You underestimate me, assuming I'm carefree, but I am more complex than you realize. Although you tell me things, most of what you say is untrue, and in the end, I am the one who is foolish.

And you say I'm a fool But you don't know me You don't know me You say I'm a fool 'Cause you don't know where I've been so long
You call me a fool, but you have no idea who I am or where I've come from. Your judgment is based on surface-level observations.

I took you in, took you out Took you out and about and All you ever did was laugh But you never know what I did What I would do for you And now I'm singing about you
I showed you a good time, taking you out and making you laugh. However, you never appreciated or understood the extent to which I cared for you, and now I'm writing a song about you.

Oh I could be your man, you my wife But you slept with some other guys All the things you left behind I would bring you home, sing you songs All the things you'd ever want But in the end, I'm still the fool
I loved you and wanted to build a life with you, but you were unfaithful. Despite all the things I would have done for you, I still ended up as the foolish one.

But we could be together, I'm not wrong Sitting on the backseat, nothing's wrong Kiss me on the lips once more But you never say what you feel You came close and then disappear And my broken heart won't heal
I know that we could have a future together, but you never express your true feelings. You give mixed signals, leaving me confused and heartbroken.

And you say I'm a fool 'Cause you don't know where I've been so long And you say I'm a fool 'Cause you don't know me You don't know me And you say I'm a fool 'Cause you don't know where I've been so long
Once again, you insult me by calling me a fool because you don't understand my past or who I am as a person. You lack empathy and understanding.

Writer(s): Daniel Beltrametti, Nico Hunziker, Samuel Brunner, Thomas Horat

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