Ship of Fools
Erasure
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I can't believe what is happening to me My head is spinning (Spinning) The flowers and the trees are encapsulating me And I go spinning (Spinning) He was the baby of the class you know He really didn't know that one and one was two Two and two were four He was the baby of the class you know He really didn't know that Really didn't know that Oh what a poor soul Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel I close my eyes and I try to imagine What you're dreaming Why can't you see what you're doing to me My world is spinning (Spinning) He was the baby of the class you know He really didn't know that one and one was two Two and two were four You were the baby of the class you know You were so young and so uncertain Suffer little children Oh what a poor soul Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel He was the baby of the class you know He really didn't know that one and one was two Two and two were four He was the baby of the class He was so young and so uncertain Suffer little children Oh what a poor soul Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel Oooh, do we not sail on the ship of fools Oooh, why is life so precious and so cruel
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Written by: ANDY BELL, VINCE CLARKE
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Ship of Fools" is a song by the British synthpop duo, Erasure. The song was released as a single in 1988.
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Album ContributionThis song was included in the band's second studio album, "The Innocents," which was also released in 1988.
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Chart Performance"Ship of Fools" reached number 6 in the UK Singles Chart and made the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Notable RankingsThe song has held highly respectable positions in various charts across nations. It peaked at #27 on the German charts, #20 on the Irish charts, and #49 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Genre & Style"Ship of Fools" falls under the genre of Synth-pop, a genre that Erasure is widely recognized for pioneering during the 1980s.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Ship of Fools" reflect a darker, more introspective mood than most of Erasure's releases, touching on themes of confusion and existential threat.
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Unfavorable Initial ReceptionEven though it gained popularity later, lead singer Andy Bell initially wasn't fond of "Ship of Fools" and didn't want it to be included in "The Innocents" album.
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Notable CoverIn 2009, the electronic band, Lavantgarde, covered "Ship of Fools" on their album, "Covered by Lavantgarde."
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song, featuring Andy Bell dressed as a merman in a stylized underwater setting, symbolic of the song's maritime thematic elements.
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LongevityEven after over three decades, "Ship of Fools" continues to be a fan favorite and is frequently included on Erasure setlists during tours and performances.
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