This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Set out on the voyage of the conquering fools
Looking for the gold and the modern day jewels
It come to pass what was stuck in my head
If I didn't quit on looking then I'm probably dead
I hit the road and I rolled up north
looking for the origin, the place of my birth
I didn't notice when I ran a red sign
Hoping that everything would really be fine
Uh huh huh
People come and people go
But they never know what is going on
So they gotta try to be what they want to be
What the hell is happening to me
I hit the road and I rolled up north
Looking for the origin, the place of my birth
I didn't notice when I ran a red sign
Hoping that everything would really be fine
I set out about an hour ago
Looking for some gold, said hey oh
Then I went down looking for the big
The big brass show
So I went and then he started to go
Walking down the same old, same old road
Thinking to myself, this is quite a struggle
What can I gotta do tomorrow
Gonna find that gold
And conquer me some fools
Hey hey, hey oh
Conquering fools
Conquering fools
Conquer some fools
Hey we're conquering fools
Looking for the gold and the modern day jewels
It come to pass what was stuck in my head
If I didn't quit on looking then I'm probably dead
I hit the road and I rolled up north
looking for the origin, the place of my birth
I didn't notice when I ran a red sign
Hoping that everything would really be fine
Uh huh huh
People come and people go
But they never know what is going on
So they gotta try to be what they want to be
What the hell is happening to me
I hit the road and I rolled up north
Looking for the origin, the place of my birth
I didn't notice when I ran a red sign
Hoping that everything would really be fine
I set out about an hour ago
Looking for some gold, said hey oh
Then I went down looking for the big
The big brass show
So I went and then he started to go
Walking down the same old, same old road
Thinking to myself, this is quite a struggle
What can I gotta do tomorrow
Gonna find that gold
And conquer me some fools
Hey hey, hey oh
Conquering fools
Conquering fools
Conquer some fools
Hey we're conquering fools
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Conquering Fools Lyrics as written by Richard On Marc Andrew Roberge
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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i love this song too. well i love anythign these guys put out really. but this one i feel is about somebody going out searching for something. they dont even know themselves. and we all face things that we have to pass on our journey. things to conquor. alchohol, drugs, relationships--heh, education.
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This is my favorite OAR song. I love it until the end part on this version, it's awesome live but i dont like how they added the last part. I like the message more on Risen. I think this is basically about a dude setting out on a voyage to find himself but he keeps looking in the wrong places (finding gold and jewels) and it makes it worse. Eventually he realizes who he really is and conquers the fools. I love the one verse about people coming and going, its so great cause he says how people dont know whats going on and shit but then again he follows it up by say 'well what the hell its happened to me.' just a great way of looking at both sides before you judge people. i love the way this dude thinks.
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This is a great song, and it really picks me up and gives me hope when all seems lost. I agree with most everyones idea about the song. I feel its about conquering all the foolish, childish things of our youth and finding yourself as an adult through the test of time against all these "fools". I really like the feeling of the song and the message it sends to all those who hear it.
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Fools are coming at me all day long. When I win that tournament, I can say I conquered them fools.