Fools
Unyielding Flames: Diane Birch's Anthem of Defiance in 'Fools'
Lyrics
Fools knockin' on my door, calling out my name
Facing unwanted or unwelcome attention from people criticizing or advising.
Tellin' me to change my ways but I know
Being advised to change behavior, but the speaker is confident in their choices.
Two hands in the fire won't put out the flame
Referring to futile efforts, realizing that certain actions won't solve the problem.
Yeah, I got your number, I know your game
Understanding someone's intentions and strategies.
So why should I lay it on the line?
Questioning the reason for sharing personal information or feelings.
Everybody's got a vision, everybody's got a plan
Notion that everyone has their own goals or aspirations.
You tell me lies, you look me in the eyes
Being deceived with false information despite eye contact.
But honey I would rather stand out in the rain
Choosing discomfort over deception or falsehood.
Fools lying in my bed, laughin' in my head
Having thoughts or influences that mock the speaker, but they remain aware.
Telling me my dream's gone cold but I know
Others suggesting the speaker's ambitions or desires have faded.
One city of angels, it ain't goin' put out my flame
Belief that external circumstances won't extinguish the speaker's passion or determination.
Ooh, my love is a fire, no one can tame
Asserting that the speaker's love or passion cannot be controlled by others.
So why should I lay it on the line?
Reiterating the questioning of revealing personal emotions or commitments.
Everybody's got a vision, everybody's got a plan
Highlighting that everyone has their own objectives or strategies.
You tell me lies, you look me in the eyes
Continued deception despite direct eye contact.
But honey I would rather stand out in the rain
Preference for discomfort over dishonesty.
Why should I lay it on the line?
Reiteration of questioning the necessity of sharing personal feelings or commitments.
Well, everybody's got a vision, everybody's got a plan
Reiteration that everyone holds their own aspirations or plans.
You tell me lies, you look me in the eyes
Continued deception even when face-to-face.
But honey I would rather stand out in the rain
Choosing discomfort or adversity over being misled.
Everybody's got a vision, everybody's got a plan
Restating that everyone has their own objectives or strategies.
You tell me lies, you look me in the eyes
Reiteration of being deceived despite eye contact.
But honey I would rather stand out in the rain
Preferably choosing discomfort or adversity over dishonesty.
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