Audition (The Fools Who Dream) Lyrics
Emma Stone
Lyrics
My aunt used to live in Paris
I remember, she used to come home and tell us these stories about being abroad
And I remember she told us that she jumped into the river once, barefoot
She smiled
Leapt, without looking
And tumbled into the Seine
The water was freezing
She spent a month sneezing
But said she would do it again
Here's to the ones who dream
Foolish as they may seem
Here's to the hearts that ache
Here's to the mess we make
She captured a feeling
Sky with no ceiling
The sunset inside a frame
She lived in her liquor
And died with a flicker
I'll always remember the flame
Here's to the ones who dream
Foolish as they may seem
Here's to the hearts that ache
Here's to the mess we make
She told me
"A bit of madness is key
To give us new colors to see
Who knows where it will lead us?
And that's why they need us"
So bring on the rebels
The ripples from pebbles
The painters, and poets, and plays
And here's to the fools who dream
Crazy as they may seem
Here's to the hearts that break
Here's to the mess we make
I trace it all back to then
Her, and the snow, and the Seine
Smiling through it
She said she'd do it again
Song & Lyrics Facts
Emma Stone's "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)" is a song from the soundtrack of the 2016 movie La La Land. It was released on December 9th, 2016 as part of the film's official soundtrack album.
The music and lyrics were written by Justin Hurwitz, Benj Pasek, and Justin Paul. The track features Emma Stone singing with an accompanying piano and strings band. In the song, Stone sings about pursuing one's dreams against all odds. The lyrics are inspiring and uplifting, encouraging listeners to never give up on their ambitions.