He feeds on fear
He feeds on pain
He rules again
With growing hate
He will gain
Their faith again
No light in the darkness
Is too small to see
There's always a sparkle of hope
If you just believe
He told the tale so many times
About the dream not meant to be
In a world of the free
Plays with your mind
As faith for the future faded fast
He grows strong with their displeasure
It sets him free
Chorus:
Deceiver of hearts
Deceiver of fools
He rules with fear
Deceiver of hopes
Deceiver of fools
He rules again
He feeds on fear
Poisons the truth
To gain their faith
To lead the way
To a world of decay
Rules your heart
He'll sell your soul to the grave
Without a hesitation to make
He belongs to the dark
(chorus)
Please awake
And see the truth
He can only be
If you believe what he tells you
Remember who you are
What you stand for
And there will always be a way
(chorus)
In my heart there is a place
In my heart there is a trace
Of a small fire burning
A sheltering ray shines through this night
Although it's small, it's bright
But darkness is lurking
He will sell your soul to bitterness and cold
Oh fear him
Deceiver of hearts
Deceiver of fools
He rules with fear
Deceiver of hopes
Deceiver of fools
Shall he rule again?
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Review about Deceiver Of Fools S.A. | Reviewer: Anonymous | 8/3/09
I agree with Anonymous | 6/4/09
"He told the tale so many times
About the dream not meant to be
In a world of the free"
And that is exactly what they are doing.
Satan is a matter of belief, some believe in him, some don't, but those people are VERY REAL and this song is totally nailing them.
Real people, evil leaders are the greatest deceivers, even by using invented tales and characters.
Fallen Angel | Reviewer: The Poet | 6/19/09
I think this song is amazing but it cetainly sounds like this song is about Satan. He is the greatest deceiver of all. He feeds on our pain, hate, and fear. He won't hesitate to send your soul to Hell. God is our great protector and Father. God keeps us from his hateful world, his ruined world. He is not a deceiver, he is honest and just.
This only my opinion about the song. Regardless of who "He" is, it's a great song like all of their others.
True meaning of the lyrics | Reviewer: Anonymous | 6/4/09
The song isn't about religion, it's about politics. Sharon told in an interview, years ago in Aardschok magazine, that the song tells te story of world leaders like Hitler. Leaders who are usually ignored, but become extremely popular during times of crisis.
Debatable | Reviewer: Fera | 1/29/09
Wow, there's like a debate on whether or not it's referring to God or Satan. Fictional character wise, it reminds me of Lestat. ;D Going with the "debate" I honestly don't know.
I'm in love with the song though.
i agree | Reviewer: patrick | 10/11/08
with karin. i think "He" is religion and society put together. if u think about it, it makes since. religion and society feed on pain and suffer and fear and etc. im not saying religion is bad, because its not. it gives people hope. but it also controls people with fear. "do what we say or you'll go to hell" as my sister has put it. but thats just my belief and u damn sure dont have to agree.
Honestly people... | Reviewer: Karin | 10/7/08
I'm all for people finding different meanings within one song, but seriously, must there be a dispute about who "He" is? It could be "God", it could be "Satan", it could be any higher or supernatural being who had a following in the human race's history. It could be society itself. It could be the ideas of many being shoved down any one person's throat. (Personally, I like that one, you know who you are.) If you say "He" is any one individual being, belief or personification, someone will say he's someone else or be totally offended. So, it doesn't matter who "He" is, "he" is who "He" is, and that is all "He" is.
Get your facts straight Jos.. | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/30/08
Satan was one of God's Archangels who God kicked out of heaven because he wanted to be God ... he wanted to rule like the Lord. I do know who Satan is....he has tried his deceitful tricks in my life.God is loving,he's the reason why you're even alive because he loves you.I'm not here to bash anyone and "He" is Satan...hence:"He belongs to the dark"
Deceiver of fools | Reviewer: Jos | 3/27/08
Is the humans. We're all trying to trick each other and we're letting ourselves be tricked.
And to the person on 3/23/2008, It's not Satan. Do you even know whom he is? He is one of God's arch angels, whom the ''loving'' God kicked out of heaven for the ''sin'' of loving a human. Keep your God to yourself, and I will do the same with mine.
Awesome song! | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/23/08
"He" could never be God because God is good he's not deceitful nor is he a "slavemaster". The song speaks clearly to the characteristics of Satan or the Devil. He is the one who deceives those who are stupid enough to actually believe what he says hence the word "fools". I'm a Christian so I'm aware of Satan's many tricks and deceitful ways. Hence the part :He can only be
If you believe what he tells you
Remember who you are
What you stand for
And there will always be a way, but all in all a good song, wonderful arrangement and amazing vocals.
....?.... | Reviewer: Anonymous | 3/12/08
Deceiver of fools.... Ah, I believe this could be one of many things:
the devil-see other reviews
"Father Time"- who fools one into thinking they are invincible, they are immortal, then sends them or a loved one to their grave in the blink of an eye
Death personified- everyone I know or nearly everyone is scared of dying. If Death were personified it's certainly believable that he'd/she'd feed on fear, pain, sorrow, displeasure.
Collective evil in the world- well, if all the evil in the world (pain, suffering, hate, etc.) were roled into one form, it's pretty darn easy to believe this song could've been written about "him"
My best friend's ex-boyfriend- Don't tell her I said this, but he's.... somewhat like most of the above....
Not one of WT's BEST songs but... who cares?
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