Discover the story of the song > Fool’s Overture – Supertramp

The song starts with a speech by Winston Churchill about not giving up. The lyrics then tell a story about a man who was called a fool and ridiculed, but he still tried to save people even when it seemed too late. The chorus says that the protagonist understands how hard life can be, but encourages his friend to keep going and not give up. The song ends with some questions about religion, and the protagonist calling out different stereotypical personalities before asking what the listener's last contribution to the world will be.