Trying To Make A Fool Of Me
The Delfonics Lyrics
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Listen baby, I'm gonna love you
Right or wrong
don't fence me out
Cause I love you so
And I never want to let you go
But you keep trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
You keep trying, trying, trying
Trying, trying, trying
Our love was done before it starts
Listen baby, you think that you are having fun
Somehow I know, you hurt me so
Sooner or later gonna let me go
And you keep trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
And you keep trying, trying, trying
Trying, trying, trying
Somehow I know, you hurt me so
Sooner or later gonna let me go
And you keep trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make a fool of me
The Delfonics’ song “Trying To Make A Fool Of Me” is a melancholic and lamenting ballad that tells the story of a man whose trust and love for his partner is being constantly abused. The opening lyrics, “We've been together for so long, Listen baby, I'm gonna love you, Right or wrong, don't fence me out” encapsulate the man’s devotion and commitment towards his partner, even in the face of mistrust and dishonesty.
As the song unfolds, it becomes clear that the man is aware that his partner is trying to deceive him, “But you keep trying to make a fool of me, Trying to make a fool of me”. Despite this knowledge, the love he feels for his partner is too strong to let go. The chorus echoes the man’s victimization, as he is helpless in the face of his partner’s constant betrayal, “Trying to make a fool of me, Trying to make a fool of me, Trying to make a fool of me, Trying to make a fool of me, You keep trying, trying, trying, Trying, trying, trying”.
The final verse, “Somehow I know, you hurt me so, Sooner or later gonna let me go” suggests that although the man loves his partner deeply, he knows that he cannot be with her forever. He can see that his relationship is built on false promises and deception, and he knows that eventually, he will have to move on. The song’s melancholic tone conveys a sense of sadness and loss, and speaks to the enduring human experience of betrayal and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been together for so long
We have been in a long-term relationship
Listen baby, I'm gonna love you
I promise to love you
Right or wrong
Regardless of the circumstances
don't fence me out
Don't exclude me
Cause I love you so
I love you deeply
And I never want to let you go
I never want to end our relationship
But you keep trying to make a fool of me
You keep trying to deceive me
Trying to make a fool of me
Attempting to make me look foolish
Our love was done before it starts
Our relationship was doomed from the beginning
Listen baby, you think that you are having fun
You believe you are enjoying the relationship
Somehow I know, you hurt me so
I have a feeling you are causing me pain
Sooner or later gonna let me go
You will eventually leave me
And you keep trying to make a fool of me
You continue to attempt to deceive me
Trying to make a fool of me
Trying to make me look foolish
Trying, trying, trying
Persistently attempting
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Thomas Randolph Bell, William Alexander N Hart
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@barteechris
Delfonics……The greatest group EVER.🙏🏾
@anthonylong4110
I still listen to this song and I still have this album
@jackiemjacksonjackson9611
ME TOO❤
@lawrencewise4140
I'm pretty sure MUSIC like this is played in HEAVEN 👌🙏
@1mespud
Thank you, WILLIAM "POOGIE" HART for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. The Delfonics was part background soundtrack to my once young life. May GOD bless your legacy and surviving family.
@user-qk8uh4me5v
Simply one of the greatest male vocal groups of ALL TIME. As someone said, "True vocalists." Peerless!!!
@charlesljones2454
The delfonics were a part of the musical experience of the seventies that had the greatest falsetto singers of all time .....there was also the continental four .....the stylistics .....smokey Robinson ......blue magic ......Eddie Kendricks of the temptations .....and Charles McCormick of bloodstone .....who could switch from a baritone with gruff to a five octave falsetto ..... Please ......how did I forget to mention philip.bailey .....in my opinion the most powerful falsetto of all time.
@universeb5159
I love the Delfonics, especially William Harts voice. R.I.P William Hart 🙏🏾
@levonwolf
This will never ever come back, the best we can do is never let it go.
@dannybeasley137
i'm still jamin