"Fool me once, shame on you... Fool me twice, shame on me / 'Cause I put it on my jealousy."
Reflecting on parental advice regarding healthy relationships and self-worth.
is a popular synth-pop single by Romanian singer-songwriter Olivia Addams , released on June 3, 2022, through Global Records & Creator Records . The track is a centerpiece of her 2026 EP "Arta Ta" and is widely recognized for its infectious hook based on the classic English proverb. 1. Core Meaning & Narrative Olivia Addams - Fool Me Once
: The lyrics detail a deep personal betrayal where the narrator's partner cheats with her "best friend".
Acknowledging that family saw the partner's true nature before she did. "Fool me once, shame on you
"Daddy always told me / I should find myself a guy / Who loves more than I do."
The song explores themes of following a painful breakup. The track is a centerpiece of her 2026
: The chorus plays on the saying "Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me." Olivia uses this to admit she initially ignored red flags, blaming her "jealousy" for what she now sees was clear infidelity.