What Kind Of Fool
Barry Gibb Lyrics
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There was a place when we were starting over
We let the bough break
We let the heartache in
Who's sorry now
There was a world when we were standing still
And for a moment we were separated
You let the stranger in
Who's sorry now
Who's sorry now
What, what kind of fool
Tears it apart
Leaving me pain and sorrow
Losing you now
Wonderin' why
Where will I be tomorrow
(Forever learning what we are)
(To be without each other)
(We'd be remembering ?)
There was a time when we were down and out (and we cry)
There was a place when we were starting over
We let the bough break
We let the heartache in
Who's sorry now
Who's sorry now
What, what kind of fool (what kind of fool)
Tears it apart (tears it apart)
Leaving me pain and sorrow (ahh)
Losing you now
How can I win
Where will I be tomorrow
Was there a moment when I cut you down (no)
Played around
What have I done
I only apologize
For being as they say, the last to know
It has to show
When someone is in your eyes
(What kind of fool) What kind of fool
(Tears it apart) Tears it apart
(Leaving me pain and sorrow) Leaving me pain and sorrow (ahh)
Losing you now
Wonderin' why
Where will I be tomorrow
(What kind of fool) What kind of fool
(Tears it apart) Tears it apart
(Leaving me pain and sorrow) Leaving me pain, pain
Losing you now (losing you now)
How can I win (how can I win)
(Where will I be tomorrow) Where will I be tomorrow (oh)
Barry Gibb's song "What Kind of Fool" is a heartbreaking ballad about a lost love. The lyrics describe a couple who were once down and out but had found a way to start over. However, their relationship had been torn apart by a stranger. The persona of the song is asking "What kind of fool tears it apart, leaving me pain and sorrow?" The song's protagonist is still in love with the person who had left, pondering where they will be tomorrow, and questioning what kind of person could do something like that. The singer apologizes for being the "last to know" and for not realizing the importance of their relationship before it was too late.
The song is brimming with emotion and highlights the excruciating pain of a broken heart. The lyrics explore both guilt and anger, with the persona simultaneously blaming themselves and the person who left. The song's chorus is particularly poignant, with its repeated question, "What kind of fool?" emphasizing the sense of betrayal felt by the singer.
"What Kind of Fool" was first released in 1988 and was one of the most popular songs from the album. It was written by Barry Gibb and Albhy Galuten, and the song was subsequently covered by a number of artists including The Tymes and Diana Ross.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when we were down and out
We were in a bad place in our relationship
There was a place when we were starting over
We were trying to make things work again
We let the bough break
We allowed ourselves to break down
We let the heartache in
We allowed our pain to consume us
Who's sorry now
Who takes responsibility for what has happened
There was a world when we were standing still
We were stuck in a moment of indecision
And for a moment we were separated
We drifted apart from each other
And then you found him
You found someone else
You let the stranger in
You allowed someone else in your life
Who's sorry now
Who takes responsibility for what has happened
Who's sorry now
Who takes responsibility for what has happened
What, what kind of fool (what kind of fool)
Asks what type of person would do such a thing
Tears it apart (tears it apart)
Rips our relationship apart
Leaving me pain and sorrow
Causes me immense pain and sadness
Losing you now
Losing you from my life
Wonderin' why
Questioning why this has happened
Where will I be tomorrow
Uncertainty about the future
Was there a moment when I cut you down
Did I say something hurtful to you
Played around
Did I cheat on you
What have I done
Regret for past actions
I only apologize
I am sorry
For being as they say, the last to know
For being ignorant of the problems in our relationship
It has to show
The signs were there all along
When someone is in your eyes
When someone means everything to you
How can I win
How can I come out on top
What, what
Asking why this is happening
Don't leave me baby
Pleading for the other person not to leave
Where will I go
Uncertainty about the future
Where will you be, what have I done
Where will you be and what have I done to push you away
Oh where will I be so, tell me why
Uncertainty and questioning
Why why
Repeated questioning
What kind of fool
Asking what type of person would do such a thing
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Albhy Galuten, Barry Gibb
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@hestergreen2031
Here at 2023.. they harmonize beautifully. Absolutely love this
@tanyalaing4031
2024 y'all
@stevenyuliagenadt9895
This song brings back so many memories of the year 1980, when my brother was alive and my beautiful mum was alive, as so much tragedy to our family happened afterwards, as I lost both my brother and mother one after the other in 3 years. What a beautiful song to remember both and at the same time with such tragic memories that this song brings back to meπππunbelievable song with such brilliance and perfection, hail Barry Gibb and Barbra Streisand
@stevencopley5487
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@alfonsosebastianrodriguez
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@angelocinfio2049
It sure does . The best of times
@acampbell5022
2023 anybody???
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@danlatella8213
Whoβs here in 2024?
@staciesibert5903
I love this song and this duo!!! Who is still listening in 2020???!!!
@susanmann192
I'm listening in 2021