Fool
the leers Lyrics

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Day after day
Alone on a hill
The man with the foolish grin
Is keeping perfectly still
But nobody wants to know him
They can see that he's just a fool
And he never gives an answer

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round

Well on the way
Head in a cloud
The man of a thousand voices
Talking perfectly loud

But nobody ever hears him
Or the sounds he appears to make
And he never seems to notice

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round

And nobody seems to like him
They can tell what he wants to do
And he never shows his feelings

But the fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round

He never listens to them
He knows that they're the fools
They don't like him

The fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down
And the eyes in his head
See the world spinning round

Overall Meaning

, these lyrics are from the song "The Fool on the Hill" by The Beatles. The song is about a man who is viewed as a fool by others because of his detachment from the world. The first verse sets the scene with a man alone on a hill, who appears reluctant to engage with others. Despite his solitude, he seems content to remain still and watch the world go by. However, perhaps due to his unwillingness to speak or interact with others, people label him as a fool.

The chorus repeats the line "The fool on the hill," with the emphasis on the word "fool." It implies that the person's odd behavior is the reason for both his isolation and the lack of respect for him from other people. Despite this, the lyrics convey that the man views the world from a different perspective that can be valuable even though it's not understood.

The second verse describes the man as the "man of a thousand voices" who has much to say but is never heard. He talks loudly and seems to make sounds, but no one seems to heed his words. He also appears naive, unaware of his own behavior towards others. Despite getting no response, he continues his behavior.

The chorus repeats once again to reinforce the idea of the foolishness of the man's behavior and the views of the people around him. Yet the man is not deterred by others' opinions, and he never shows his feelings or listens to their admonishments. In the last verse, the lyrics suggest that the man understands he is viewed as a fool but seems to have accepted his role in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Day after day
Every day, without fail

Alone on a hill
Isolated and exposed in a high place

The man with the foolish grin
The man with an absurd smile on his face

Is keeping perfectly still
Remains motionless

But nobody wants to know him
No one is interested in him

They can see that he's just a fool
People judge him to be stupid

And he never gives an answer
He never responds to their judgment

But the fool on the hill
However, the man in the high place

Sees the sun going down
Observes the sunset

And the eyes in his head
His viewpoint or perception

See the world spinning round
Sees the world moving and evolving