FOOLS by Troye Sivan Lyrics Meaning – The Romantic Plunge into Vulnerability and Regret
Lyrics
I need time to replace what I gave away
And my hopes, they are high, I must keep them small
Though I try to resist I still want it all
I see swimming pools and living rooms and aeroplanes
I see a little house on the hill and children’s names
I see quiet nights poured over ice and Tanqueray
But everything is shattering and it’s my mistake
Only fools fall for you, only fools
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
Only fools fall for you, only fools
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
Oh, our lives don’t collide, I’m aware of this
The differences and impulses and your obsession with
The little things you like stick, and I like aerosol
Don’t give a fuck, not giving up, I still want it all
Only fools fall for you, only fools
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
Only fools fall for you, only fools
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
I see swimming pools and living rooms and aeroplanes
I see a little house on the hill and children’s names
I see quiet nights part over ice and Tanqueray
But everything is shattering and it’s my mistake
Only fools fall for you, only fools fall
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
Only fools fall for you, only fools fall
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
Only fools fall for you (only fools)
Only fools do what I do (only fools)
Only fools fall for you (only fools)
Only fools do what I do, only fools fall
(Only fools)
(Only fools)
(Only fools)
(Only fools)
In an era where pop plays it safe, Troye Sivan’s ‘FOOLS’ stands out as a candid two-tone serenade that waltzes the listener through the dilemmas of unwary affection and introspective growth. The 2015 single from Sivan’s ‘WILD’ EP may dance on the outskirts of mainstream pop, but it pulses deep into the fiber of youthful romanticism, weaving an intricate emotional tapestry that’s both relatable and heart-wrenching.
Sivan doesn’t just sing about love; he delves into the fabric of what it means to fall — willingly yet recklessly — and the sobering aftermath. ‘FOOLS’ is less about folly than it is about the ardent desire to be acknowledged by that one person who holds the key to our euphoria, juxtaposed against the inevitable sting when dreams collide with reality.
The Dichotomy of Desire and Disquietude
The opening line, ‘I am tired of this place, I hope people change,’ instantly gratifies as it captures a universal fatigue and longing for transformation. Sivan’s weary soul juxtaposes human restlessness with a thirst for something new – a landscape not yet tarnished by the disappointments underpinning the entire track.
Sivan speaks to a generation enamored by the promise of love, yet hesitant in its volatility. His observance of life’s luxuries – swimming pools, living rooms, and aeroplanes – are not merely objects. Instead, they are vessels of shared experiences that remain out of reach, underscoring a chorus that laments love’s inherent foolishness.
Crafting Nostalgia Out of Nowhere
The pre-chorus offers a bittersweet visual menu: ‘I see a little house on the hill and children’s names.’ It’s impactful, not because of its novelty, but how it distills innocence and aspirational futures into a moment of present longing. It suggests a desire not just for romance but for a shared life that may never be.
Through these lyrics, Sivan underscores the human propensity to dream beyond our grasp, hauntingly aware that constructing a dream on the shaky foundation of an unstable relationship can only doom it to collapse.
The Hidden Meaning: Love’s Labyrinth
‘FOOLS’ is a heartbeat synced with the pulse of those who tread the tightrope of sentimentality. When Sivan sings, ‘The differences and impulses and your obsession with / The little things,’ he’s not just painting a picture of two worlds at odds but highlighting the intricate maze that is falling for someone with contrasting passions.
Peering into this lyrical labyrinth, we find that it’s not simply a case of mismatched interests; it’s an exploration of the costs associated with surrendering to an almost addictive emotional entanglement, one that he knows is doomed from the outset.
What Went Wrong: A Study in Melodic Regret
The ghostly repetition of ‘Only fools fall for you’ transforms from a hypnotic mantra to a confessional echo chamber where Sivan confronts his actions. In this, there’s a dual admission of culpability and a dirge for the naiveté that led to inevitable heartbreak.
Yet, even as everything shatters, and Sivan names it his mistake, we’re presented with the paradox of the human condition: to err is human and to continue longing against better judgment, a testament to the resilience of the heart.
Memorable Lines and the Sting of Synthesis
‘But everything is shattering and it’s my mistake.’ These poignant lyrics not only stand out for their stark simplicity but for embodying the crux of ‘FOOLS’: the recognition of one’s role in their own undoing. They resonate with the brutal honesty and clarity that often trails the romantic chaos we create.
Sivan doesn’t just sing words; he crafts an oxymoron of the heart, a tender yet painful admission that seduces with its melancholic acceptance and embeds itself into the listener’s memory – an indelible reminder of the beauty and pain interwoven in the pursuit of love.
