only a fool would say that is a song by the american rock band steely dan from their 1972 debut album can't buy a thrill, written by donald fagen and walter becker. How does the song fit into steely dan’s broader works A song that mocks the naive idealism of some political movements and john lennon in 1972
The lyrics include the phrase only a fool would say that as a sarcastic comment on the world and its problems.
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The duo wrote “only a fool would say that” in response to lennon’s tour for peace, in which he and yoko ono staged peaceful protests. Steely dan only a fool would say that A world become one of salads and sun only a fool would say that a boy with a plan a natural man wear. Crafted by the genius duo donald fagen and walter becker, the song off their 1972 debut album 'can't buy a thrill' delivers a satirical take on the american dream.
