Fools

Depeche Mode · Singles Box 2 [1998]

Don't know the reason why I

Think I've been here before

This place seems so familiar

But then I can't be sure

Here comes that time again when

You'll walk right out the door

Don't tell me secrets anymore

And fools don't run away

You'll be followed another day

And all the chances that fall your way

Are in the fire on your dying day

So call me now and tell me that you're home

Can't see the sense in crying

There's too many tears to fall

My thoughts are multiplying

So I'll try to save them all

And fools don't run away

You'll be followed another day

And all the chances that fall your way

Are in the fire on your dying day

So call me now and tell me that you're home

And fools don't run away

You'll be followed another day

And all the chances that fall your way

Are in the fire on your dying day

So call me now and tell me that you're home

And fools don't run away

You'll be followed another day

And all the chances that fall your way

Are in the fire on your dying day

And fools don't run away

And fools don't run away

Fools - Depeche Mode

Released on the 1998 Singles Box 2 compilation, 'Fools' stands as a quintessential track from Depeche Mode's enduring catalog. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of electronic textures and emotive vocals, characteristic of their late 1990s output. As a staple of their singles releases, it captures the group's ability to craft anthemic pop-rock structures infused with atmospheric production. The recording reflects the band's continued evolution during this era, maintaining their distinct identity while appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. Its inclusion in a comprehensive singles collection underscores its status as a defining piece of their discography, often performed live to resonate with audiences worldwide.