Ayodele reemerged in 1999 with his solo debut album "Föder Nåt Nytt", under the name Ayo. The album was a success with hit singles such as "Betongdjungelboken" and "Många som väntar". His sophomore album was titled "Del 2: Uppföljaren" and was meant to be released in 2001, but due to further label issues it was never released. It includes singles "Det spökar" and "Ayooo". Ayo eventually decided to quit the music scene and converted to Islam. Today he lives in Dubai and works as an instructor for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He released one last song in 2011, on Swedish hip hop producer Stress's album "Playlist". On the song "Mitt beslut" ("My decision"), Ayo explains his decision to quit music.
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I'm a fool
Ayo Lyrics
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To love someone who don′t love me
I am a fool
To love someone who don't care
She loves another man
It′s plain to understand
That when I'm around
She just pretends
For I break the golden rule
I am a fool
To give her everything that's true
She loves another man
It′s plain to understand
That when I′m around
She just pretend, now
Alright
The lyrics to Ayo's song "I'm a Fool" reflect the emotional pain of unrequited love. The singer acknowledges that they are foolish for loving someone who doesn't love them back and doesn't care for them. The use of repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the singer's self-awareness of their own foolishness. The line "She loves another man, it's plain to understand" is especially poignant because it highlights the painful truth that the person the singer loves is in love with someone else. The line "I am a fool for I break the golden rule" suggests that the singer is aware that they are making a mistake by continuing to love someone who cannot reciprocate those feelings.
The song also touches on the theme of pretending. When the singer is around the person they love, that person just pretends, almost perpetuating the singer's pain by pretending to reciprocate the love. This speaks to the idea that often people in unrequited love hold on to false hope, which in turn prolongs their suffering.
Overall, the lyrics are a lamentation of love that is not returned. The singer acknowledges their own foolishness in continuing to love someone who cannot return their love and highlights the pain that results from this unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
M a fool
I am foolish
To love someone who don′t love me
To have feelings for someone who doesn't reciprocate those feelings towards me
I am a fool
I am foolish
To love someone who don't care
To have affection for someone who doesn't care about me
She loves another man
She has feelings for another man
It′s plain to understand
It's clear and obvious
That when I'm around
That when I am in her company
She just pretends
She only acts as if she cares about me
I am a fool
I am foolish
For I break the golden rule
Because I am not following the wise advice of not falling for someone who doesn't love me
I am a fool
I am foolish
To give her everything that's true
To give her all of my honest and sincere love
She loves another man
She has feelings for another man
It′s plain to understand
It's clear and obvious
That when I′m around
That when I am in her company
She just pretend, now
She just acts as if she cares, just at the moment
Alright
An expression of surrender and acceptance
Writer(s): Joy Olasunmibo Ogunmakin
Contributed by Claire R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Deemammajamma
Theres just no one like Ayo...so overlooked and underated❤❤ A Queen among imposters!
C Gray
Thank you Ayo for sharing your latest creation with us. Hope your new album is available at the Google play store.
2001mimil
a sweet passion from a beautiful soul... music & video very nicely done! thank you Ayo! and Hello from Martinique ;-)
Maria José Rodriguez
Love it the voice this woman <3
Michael Dunson
i love the fact that song is so misleading yet direct in message,and you can tell this song was a true sign of love and play on words what people initally thought she was talking about...........gold such a precious element yet what she holds and is priceless
Monika Garduño Prior
I need to listen you again !! Welcome back Ayo !!!! Really love your voice, your vibes...
djef ardeur
Pure love between a human and an Angel!
Jean Louis Henry
Cool, j'attends le prochain concert à Rouen avec impatience, Rdv au 106 comme d'habitude...See you soon
Landry M Official
I missed you, Ayo! Welcome back <3
MakeWayForCJ
This is my first time hearing anything from her. Her sound seems similar to Goapele! I love it!