Fools

Alphaville

About Fools

Fools is the first single from Alphaville's fourth album Prostitute, and their fourteenth single overall. It was released in July 1994. "Fools" is the last Alphaville single to chart in any country until "I Die for You Today" (2011).


Year:
1994
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We waste our time with big illusions
Talking to the walls
But Jericho will never fall
We sold our trumpets long ago

Exchanging all the best we had
Into atomic masterplans
We read the books we had our chance
We spend the world for just one dance

So keep on dancing, all you fools
The cups of fury have been filled
So keep on dancing, all you clowns
Lets have a sip before we're killed
So keep on dancing

These politicians make me sigh
Democracy is just a lie
As long as we are rich enough
Each gouvernment will do for us

We feed like vampires on the world
We are the first, they are the third
There ain't no hope, we had our chance
We spent the world for one last dance

So keep on dancing ...

7 seals
7 trumpets
7 plagues
7 cups

7 angels
The scarlet beast
Mother of harlots
Faithful and true

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Alphaville

Alphaville is a German synthpop group which gained popularity in the 1980s. The founding members were lead singer Marian Gold, Bernhard Lloyd and Frank Mertens. The band was at first named "Forever Young" before changing to "Alphaville". They achieved chart success with the singles "Big in Japan", "Jet Set", "Dance With Me" and "Forever Young". more »

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Written by: JULIE GOLD

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10 facts about this song

Band
"Fools" is a song by the German synth-pop band Alphaville. They are known for their iconic 1980s aesthetic and their impact on the synth-pop genre.
Album History
The song "Fools" is a track from their second studio album titled "Afternoons in Utopia," which was released in 1986.
Lyrics
"Fools" features highly metaphorical and philosophical lyrics, a characteristic often associated with Alphaville's style.
Music Video
Unlike some of Alphaville's songs, "Fools" did not have an official music video.
Album Art
The album art for "Afternoons in Utopia" where "Fools" was featured was a fantastical depiction of a utopian landscape with futuristic elements, reflecting the dreamy and philosophical nature of the songs.
Chart Success
Even though "Fools" wasn't released as a single, the album "Afternoons in Utopia" did have commercial success. It reached No. 20 on the United Kingdom album charts and No. 47 on the United States Billboard 200 chart.
Production
The song production, like much of Alphaville's work, incorporates the use of electronic instruments to create a futuristic soundscape.
Song Duration
"Fools" is one of the shortest songs on "Afternoons in Utopia," with a duration of only 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Themes
The song explores themes of love, truth, and illusion, presenting a commentary on the human condition through its poetic lyrics.
Continual Influence
Even decades after its release, "Fools" continues to be a treasured song among fans of Alphaville, demonstrating the band's enduring impact on the music industry.

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