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

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.