Poor Misguided Fool
Starsailor
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As soon as you sound like him Give me a call When you're so sensitive Its a long way to fall Whenever you need a home I will be there Whenever you're all alone And nobody cares You're just a poor misguided fool Who thinks they know what I should do A line for me and a line for you I lose my right to a point of view Whenever you reach for me I'll be your guide Whenever you need someone To keep it inside Whenever you need a home I will be there Whenever you're all alone And nobody cares You're just a poor misguided fool Who thinks they know what I should do A line for me and a line for you I lose my right to a point of view I'll be your guide in the morning You cover up bullet holes As soon as you sound like him Give me a call When you're so sensitive Its a long way to fall You're just a poor misguided fool Who thinks they know what I should do A line for me and a line for you I lose my right to a point of view
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Written by: BARRY WESTHEAD, BENJAMIN BYRNE, JAMES STELFOX, JAMES WALSH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Poor Misguided Fool" by Starsailor belongs to the genres of Indie Rock and Post-Britpop.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial hit in the UK, reaching number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Release Information"Poor Misguided Fool" was released as the second single from the band's debut album, "Love Is Here," which was released in April 2002.
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Album's Success"Love Is Here," the album from which the song comes, peaked at number two in the UK Albums Chart.
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Song's DurationThe track has a duration of 3 minutes and 44 seconds.
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Music VideoThere is a music video for "Poor Misguided Fool" where the band is seen performing the song on a stage set in a tranquil ocean setting.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, written by lead singer and guitarist James Walsh, have been interpreted as a commentary on youthful naivety and idealism.
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Band's HistoryStarsailor, the band that performs "Poor Misguided Fool," was formed in 2000 and is named after a 1970 album by Tim Buckley.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was critically acclaimed for its catchy chorus and stellar guitar work.
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Live Performances"Poor Misguided Fool" has often been a staple of Starsailor's live performances throughout their career.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Chrysalis Records.
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Audio StyleDistinguished by the slick production values, the song blends rock beats with a slight edge of folk-inflected lyricism.
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