| "Everybody's Fool" | ||||
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| Single by Evanescence | ||||
| from the album Fallen | ||||
| Released | May 31, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | 2002 | |||
| Genre | Nu metal | |||
| Length | 3:15 | |||
| Label | Wind-Up | |||
| Songwriter(s) | ||||
| Producer(s) | Dave Fortman | |||
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| "Everybody's Fool" on YouTube | ||||
"Everybody's Fool" is a song by American rock band Evanescence from their debut studio album, Fallen. Wind-up Records released the song on May 31, 2004, as the album's fourth and final single. It was written by Amy Lee in 1999 about the promotion of unrealistic and hyper-sexualized ideals of perfection in the music industry, with detrimental influence on the youth's expectations and self-image. Guitarist Ben Moody and David Hodges also share songwriting credits on the song, which was produced by Dave Fortman.
Critical reception towards "Everybody's Fool" was generally positive, with critics highlighting the song's concept and Lee's voice. The accompanying music video was directed by Philipp Stölzl, and features Lee portraying several characters depicting behind the scenes struggles and perfected, glamorous images promoted on screen. The song is performed by Evanescence on their first live album and DVD Anywhere but Home (2004).