Everybody's Fool
Evanescence · Fallen
Perfect by nature, icons of self-indulgence
Just what we all need
More lies about a world
That never was and never will be
Have you no shame, don't you see me?
You know you've got everybody fooled.
Look here she comes now
Bow down and stare in wonder.
Oh, how we love you
No flaws when you're pretending
But now I know she
Never was and never will be
You don't know how you betrayed me
And somehow you've got everybody fooled.
Without the mask
Where will you hide?
Can't find yourself,
Lost in your lies
I know the truth now
I know who you are
And I don't love you anymore
Never was and never will be
You don't know how you betrayed me
And somehow you've got everybody fooled.
Never was and never will be
Not for real that you can save me
And somehow now you're everybody's fool.
Just what we all need
More lies about a world
That never was and never will be
Have you no shame, don't you see me?
You know you've got everybody fooled.
Look here she comes now
Bow down and stare in wonder.
Oh, how we love you
No flaws when you're pretending
But now I know she
Never was and never will be
You don't know how you betrayed me
And somehow you've got everybody fooled.
Without the mask
Where will you hide?
Can't find yourself,
Lost in your lies
I know the truth now
I know who you are
And I don't love you anymore
Never was and never will be
You don't know how you betrayed me
And somehow you've got everybody fooled.
Never was and never will be
Not for real that you can save me
And somehow now you're everybody's fool.
Everybody's Fool
Released on Evanescence's 2004 album Fallen, "Everybody's Fool" stands as a defining track of the band's gothic rock evolution. Featuring the iconic vocal performance of Amy Lee, the song blends haunting melodies with atmospheric production to explore themes of betrayal and emotional vulnerability. As a centerpiece of Fallen, it exemplifies the band's ability to merge heavy guitar riffs with ethereal soundscapes, solidifying their status in the alternative metal genre. The recording captures the raw intensity of the mid-2000s rock scene while maintaining a distinct identity that continues to resonate with fans of the era.