Fools
Uriah Heep · Conquest [1980]
I know this feeling inside
Has just made up my mind
I'm gonna take this chance
And do what's in my heart
You always said that
You'd stand by me
And help me get along
So understand
I must do what's in my heart
I know this feeling inside
Has helped me to carry on
So as the days go by
And the nights that never end
You play the clubs
And you play the game
The next day you will find
You'll have to try and
Please that fool again
Don't you know that
Fools play at games
Don't you know that
Fools play at games
And I know that
I'm not afraid of you
Day after day I feel this way
That I need to be moving on
You know I depend on you
Don't get me wrong
I'll throw the dice and
I play the game
And hope we get along
Even then I won't be fooled again
So I've read your words and
I've signed my name
But I can't make up my mind
If you really care or you're
Playing your games
Has just made up my mind
I'm gonna take this chance
And do what's in my heart
You always said that
You'd stand by me
And help me get along
So understand
I must do what's in my heart
I know this feeling inside
Has helped me to carry on
So as the days go by
And the nights that never end
You play the clubs
And you play the game
The next day you will find
You'll have to try and
Please that fool again
Don't you know that
Fools play at games
Don't you know that
Fools play at games
And I know that
I'm not afraid of you
Day after day I feel this way
That I need to be moving on
You know I depend on you
Don't get me wrong
I'll throw the dice and
I play the game
And hope we get along
Even then I won't be fooled again
So I've read your words and
I've signed my name
But I can't make up my mind
If you really care or you're
Playing your games
Fools
Uriah Heep's 'Fools' serves as a quintessential example of the band's hard rock evolution during the early 1980s. Released on the album Conquest, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic hooks and driving rhythms that defined their era. The song features the band's characteristic vocal style and guitar work, reflecting the transition from their earlier progressive and blues-influenced sound to a more polished, mainstream rock approach. As part of their discography from this period, 'Fools' captures the energy and production quality typical of early 80s hard rock recordings, showcasing the band's enduring appeal and influence within the genre.

