Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)
Styx
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You see the world through your cynical eyes You're a troubled young man I can tell You've got it all in the palm of your hand But your hand's wet with sweat and your head needs a rest And you're fooling yourself if you don't believe it You're kidding yourself if you don't believe it Why must you be such an angry young man When your future looks quite bright to me How can there be such a sinister plan That could hide such a lamb, such a caring young man You're fooling yourself if you don't believe it You're kidding yourself if you don't believe it Get up, get back on your feet You're the one they can't beat and you know it Come on, let's see what you've got Just take your best shot and don't blow it You're fooling yourself if you don't believe it You're killing yourself if you don't believe it Get up, get back on your feet You're the one they can't beat and you know it Come on, let's see what you've got Just take your best shot and don't blow it
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Written by: TOMMY SHAW
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11 facts about this song
Release Date'Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man)' was released in 1977 as part of the Styx album, 'The Grand Illusion'.
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AuthorshipThis song was written by Tommy Shaw, who is a guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist for the rock band Styx.
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Inspiration For The SongThe song is essentially a message to former Styx guitarist James Young, encouraging him to accept his role in the band and believe in himself.
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Chart PerformanceIt reached #29 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in April 1978 and stayed on the charts for 13 weeks. It also landed at number 20 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart the same year.
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Musical StructureThe song is distinctive for its usage of a synthesizer for its introductory fanfare and its cross-rhythmic nature, resulting in a vibe that’s more uplifting compared to much of Styx's material.
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Cover Versions'Fooling Yourself' has been covered by several performers, including American Idol Season 7 runner-up David Archuleta in 2008 for his self-titled album.
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Live PerformancesAlmost every live performance of the song is preceded by Shaw playing the synthesizer piece. This, according to Shaw, is due to the reluctance of original keyboardist Dennis DeYoung to perform it.
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Contributions To Pop CultureThe song was used in the end credits of the film Big Daddy starring Adam Sandler.
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Classic Album StatusThe song was a part of the album 'The Grand Illusion' which was certified triple-platinum in the United States and is considered Styx's breakout album.
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Positive MessageDespite the title suggesting anger, the song is primarily known for its positive lyrics. They encourage listeners to not let negativity or cynicism blur their sense of self-worth and potential.
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Song Recognition'Fooling Yourself' remains a popular song from the Styx discography and is a staple of classic rock.
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