Lovefool
The Cardigans
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Dear, I fear we're facing a problem You love me no longer, I know And maybe there is nothing That I can do to make you do Mama tells me I shouldn't bother That I ought to stick to another man A man that surely deserves me But I think you do! So I cry, I pray and I beg Love me love me Say that you love me Fool me fool me Go on and fool me Love me love me Pretend that you love me Leave me leave me Just say that you need me Love me love me Say that you love me Leave me leave me Just say that you need me I can't care 'bout anything but you Lately I have desperately pondered, Spent my nights awake and I wonder What I could have done in another way To make you stay Reason will not lead to solution I will end up lost in confusion I don't care if you really care As long as you don't go So I cry, I pray, and I beg Love me, love me Say that you love me Fool me, fool me Go on and fool me Love me, love me Pretend that you love me Leave me, leave me Just say that you need me So I cry, and I pray for you to Love me, love me Say that you love me Leave me, leave me Just say that you need me I can't care 'bout anything but you Anything but you Love me, love me (Say that you love me) Fool me, fool me (Go on and fool me) Love me, love me (I know that you need me) I can't care 'bout anything but you
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Written by: Nina Persson, Peter Anders Svensson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Origin"Lovefool" is a song by the Swedish pop-rock band The Cardigans. It was released as a single in 1996 and became their breakout hit internationally.
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AlbumThe song comes from their third album, "First Band on the Moon."
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Songwriters"Lovefool" was written by two members of the band, Nina Persson and Peter Svensson.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 3 on Billboard's Modern Rock Tracks chart in the US.
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Grammy NominationThe Cardigans were nominated for a Grammy Award in 1997 for this track.
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Soundtrack Feature“Lovefool” was included in the soundtrack of Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” in 1996, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes.
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Re-releaseAfter its inclusion in the "Romeo + Juliet" soundtrack, the song was re-released and gained more popularity in the U.S.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video, directed by Geoff Moore, became popular on MTV.
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Music Style"Lovefool" is often recognized for its fusion of pop with a slight hint of jazz, making it distinct in the 90s pop music scene.
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Lyrics ToneDespite its upbeat musical composition, "Lovefool" has melancholic lyrics, portraying a person desperate for affection.
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Modern RecognitionRolling Stone magazine named "Lovefool" one of the best songs of the 1990s.
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Covers and ReworkingsThe song has been covered by various artists, including Justin Bieber and Postmodern Jukebox.
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Commercial Use“Lovefool” has also been used in numerous commercials and movie trailers due to its catchy melody and nostalgic appeal.
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Refusal to PlayFor a period of time, The Cardigans refused to play "Lovefool" during their concerts due to its overwhelming popularity overshadowing their other work.
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Pop Culture Reference"Lovefool" has been referenced and featured in various television shows, such as Glee and The Office.
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