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Lyrics of Fool's Gold by One Direction
verse
I′m like a crow on a wire
You're the shining distraction that makes me fly
Oh, home
I′m like a boat on the water
You're the rays on the waves that calm my mind
Oh, every time
pre-chorus
But I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
And yeah, I let you use me from the day that we first met
But I′m not done yet
Falling for you, fool′s gold
And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you've met
But I don′t regret
Falling for you, fool's gold
verse
I′m the first to admit that I'm reckless
I get lost in your beauty
And I can′t see
Two feet in front of me
pre-chorus
And I know in my heart
You're just a moving part
chorus
And yeah, I let you use me from the day that we first met
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you, fool′s gold
And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you′ve met
But I don't regret
Falling for you, fool′s gold, oh-oh, ooh
bridge
Yeah, I know your love's not real
That′s not the way it feels
That's not the way you feel
chorus
And yes, I let you use me from the day that we first met
But I′m not done yet
Falling for you, fool's gold
And I knew that you turned it on for everyone you've met
But I don′t regret
Falling for you, fool′s gold
outro
Oh-oh, ooh
Oh-oh, ooh
Writer(s): Zayn Malik, Niall Horan, Harry Styles, Maureen Mcdonald, Liam Payne, Jamie Scott, Louis Tomlinson
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In 'Fool's Gold' by One Direction, the singer compares their relationship to fool's gold, symbolizing something that appears valuable but is actually worthless. The lyrics express the realization that the love they receive is not genuine, yet they acknowledge being captivated by the superficial charm despite knowing the truth.
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Themes
Unrequited love
• But I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
• You're the shining distraction that makes me fly
Self-awareness and regret
• I let you use me from the day that we first met
• But I don't regret Falling for you, fool's gold
Illusion vs reality
• That's not the way it feels
• Yeah, I know your love's not real
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Moods
Love, heartbreak, angst, reflection, despair
Rating: PG
Lyrics to be enjoyed with parental supervision
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FOUR (Deluxe)
Album • 2014 • 16 tracks
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