Swiss singer-songwriter Dave Curl unveils his latest single, Fool in Love, out now across all streaming platforms. This new track is a reflection on the emotional complexities of love and self-doubt—a journey that began in his twenties and has now come full circle with the release of this deeply personal song.
Written over thirty years ago, Fool in Love captures the feelings of confusion, insecurity, and longing that marked Dave’s younger years. At the time, he was still haunted by personal demons and unsure of his own emotions, even as he searched desperately for love within the confines of a relationship. The song explores the tension between being in love and simultaneously feeling lost within that very love.
“Fool in Love” is a deeply personal track for you. What made you decide to release a song that you wrote over thirty years ago?
“Well, sometimes good things take time, haha. But I always knew this song had potential. It has such a catchy chorus, and it really tells a story. I always wanted to release it, but somehow, it needed its own process. Now that it’s finally out, I couldn’t be happier.”
The song captures feelings of confusion, insecurity, and longing. How do you feel about those emotions now, looking back on them from your current perspective?
Honestly, it puts a big smile on my face to think about my younger self and how much more insecure I was back then about relationships and being in love.
You’ve described this song as reflecting the uncertainty of love in your twenties. How have your views on love and relationships evolved since then?
I think the biggest change in my views on love and relationships is that I’ve learned I truly have to love and understand myself — with all my strengths and weaknesses — before I can fully love and understand someone else.
Despite the emotional vulnerability in the lyrics, the song has an upbeat, infectious pop sound. How did you decide to blend these contrasting elements in the track?
I’ve always played the song in an acoustic rock style, but the upbeat pop beat came into play when we were experimenting in the studio. I had this idea to suggest to my producer, ‘Hey, this could work with a pop beat. Let’s try it out.’ We both loved it so much that we decided, ‘Yeah, this is it!’
In your twenties, you were battling insecurities while trying to understand love. How did those struggles influence your songwriting during that time?
It influenced my songwriting in two ways. On one hand, it allowed me to open up to my deepest, darkest feelings and thoughts. On the other hand, I then sometimes lacked the distance needed to analyze them properly and express them in the best way.
The track encourages listeners to embrace their imperfections. Was it difficult to be so open and vulnerable in your music, especially with such personal themes?
Hey, nobody’s perfect — not even the perfect fool, if I may quote you or Lewis. No, I think it’s essential for everyone to embrace both their good sides and their imperfections. That’s what makes us human, and that’s what makes us interesting. If everyone were like a perfect robot, life would be incredibly dull.
You’ve mentioned that “Fool in Love” is about realizing it’s okay to not have everything figured out. How important is it for you to share that message with your audience?
It’s very important for me to share the message that it’s okay not to have everything figured out. The key is to keep questioning, like ‘Does this work? What does this mean for you? How do I feel about this? How do you feel about this?’ These questions help us understand and evolve — they are part of the process.
With over 1.5 million Spotify streams, your music has resonated with a wide audience. What do you hope listeners take away from this song, and how do you hope it connects with them emotionally?
I hope the song brings a smile to people’s faces and that they enjoy it. Maybe it will make them laugh, dance, or even reflect on their own love stories and relationships in a positive way.
You’ve had a diverse musical journey with releases like Introducing and Lockdown – Seven Nations. How does “Fool in Love” fit into the progression of your musical career?
My music has always had a certain variety to it, crossing borders from rock to folk to pop and singer-songwriter styles. I think ‘Fall in Love’ fits perfectly into that spectrum, though it leans more toward the pop side, which I haven’t explored as much until now.”
As a Swiss singer-songwriter with English-Australian roots, how do your multicultural influences shape the way you approach songwriting and music production?
I hope to get the best of both sides out of it. With my English and Australian roots, I have an open-minded side that allows me to just write whatever comes to my mind. Growing up with English also makes it easier for me to put my words and feelings into that language. My Swiss side probably helps me to organize everything well, so I can work on the rhymes, the story, and keep everything cohesive.
