Fool Me Once
Embracing Deception: Unveiling the Poetic Betrayal in 'Fool Me Once'
Lyrics
I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
I witnessed a destructive force, growing in power like a poison.
Worthy of fear
This force is formidable and deserving of fear.
But as a child with four second futures, I never dreamed
As a young person with multiple potential paths ahead, I never imagined...
That you would take me to a place that?s quite like here
...that you would lead me to a place similar to this troubling situation.
Say my brother, to think that I embraced in you
Speaking to a friend or sibling, expressing surprise that...
Say my lover, to think I thought of you my true
...you once embraced this person as a true friend or lover.
How do I look now, what would you have me do?
Questioning one's appearance and seeking guidance on how to proceed.
Say my lord, bring me the head of my youth
Addressing a higher power, asking for a resolution to past mistakes.
Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream
Expressing a desire for the current situation to be a dream.
So I can go on loving as you would have me
Wishing to continue love as directed by the dream rather than reality.
I won't let my rival feel the joy
Committing to not let a rival experience the happiness derived from betrayal.
I can see it all so clear
Having a clear understanding of the situation.
I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
Reiterating the destructive nature of the flames and their fear-inducing strength.
Worthy of fear
Reemphasizing the formidable and fearful nature of the destructive force.
I am no fool, who did you think you?re talking to?
Asserting that the speaker is not naive or easily deceived.
My silly little one
Addressing someone condescendingly as a silly or foolish individual.
Betray me with a kiss, who did you think your messing...
Accusing the person of betrayal through a kiss.
My silly little one
Reiterating the accusation of betrayal towards the same individual.
Tell me I am sleeping and this is a dream
Expressing a desire for the current situation to be a dream (repeated).
So I can go on loving as you would have me
Wishing to continue love as directed by the dream rather than reality (repeated).
I won't let my rival feel the joy
Reiterating the commitment to prevent a rival from experiencing joy.
I can't see it all so clear
Expressing a lack of clarity in understanding the situation.
I saw the flames, feeding a poisonous strength
Reiterating the destructive nature of the flames and their fear-inducing strength.
Worthy of fear
Reemphasizing the formidable and fearful nature of the destructive force.
Say my brother, I sing a thousand thanks for you
Expressing gratitude to a brother for something (not explicitly mentioned).
Say my lover, what I see if you only knew
Addressing a lover, suggesting that if they knew something, it would impact the speaker.
How do I look now, what would you have me do?
Questioning one's appearance and seeking guidance on how to proceed (repeated).
Say my lord, you brought me the body of truth
Addressing a higher power, expressing gratitude for bringing the truth.
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