Member of the 'Mempis Boys', a farm boy from New Albany, Mississippi. Pia… Read Full Bio ↴Member of the 'Mempis Boys', a farm boy from New Albany, Mississippi. Pianist, background vocalist, occasional songwriter. Worked as a part-time group member with the 'Mempis Boys' practically from the band's inception; became a full-time member of the group in late 1968. Had som success as a solo singer, placing one hit ("If I'm a Fool") on the pop charts in 1964. Later collaborated on songs with Jonny Christopher.

Fool's Paradise
Bobby Wood Lyrics

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I know you did me wrong
But baby since you've gone
I find my love still true
So you could play around with every guy in town
And I'd still want you

Oh Oh Darlin'
I'll pay the price

I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise

You can give the eye to an old boyfriend
Or you can throw a kiss to one of them
And I'll pretend that I don't even see
If you'll save the last kiss for me

Oh, Oh Darlin'
I'll pay the price
I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise

You can give the eye to an old boyfriend
Or you can throw a kiss to one of them
And I'll pretend that I don't even see
If you'll save the last kiss for me

Oh, Oh Darlin'
I'll pay the price

I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise
I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fool's Paradise" by Bobby Wood refer to a person who has been hurt by their lover, but still loves them and is willing to forgive them for their mistakes. The lyrics are about a person who knows that their lover has cheated on them, but still cannot resist the feelings they have for the other person. The song is about wanting to be in a relationship so badly that they are willing to overlook the hurt and disappointment in order to stay in that relationship.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise." This line refers to the idea that the person is willing to be foolish and be taken advantage of in order to stay with the person they love. They know that they are living in a "fool's paradise," but they are still willing to stay in that situation because they cannot bear to be without the other person.

Overall, the song is about the complicated emotions that come with being in love, especially when that love is not reciprocated in the way that one would hope. It is about the pain of being hurt by someone you love, but also about the hope and the willingness to forgive and move forward in that relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you did me wrong
I am aware that you hurt me in the past

But baby since you've gone
However, since you left, I still love you

I find my love still true
My love for you has not changed

So you could play around with every guy in town
Even if you date or flirt with others, my feelings for you will remain the same

And I'd still want you
I would still desire to be with you

Oh Oh Darlin'
Addressing the person he loves in a loving way

I'll pay the price
He is willing to endure any hardships or sufferings caused by his love for her

I'll be your fool but I'll be in a fool's paradise
He will accept being foolishly in love with her, even if it causes him pain, because it still feels better than not being in love with her at all

You can give the eye to an old boyfriend
She can look at or show interest in an ex-partner

Or you can throw a kiss to one of them
She can even blow a kiss to someone else

And I'll pretend that I don't even see
He will ignore or dismiss any signs of her interest in others, so that he can hold onto his love for her

If you'll save the last kiss for me
However, he still hopes that she will give him the ultimate sign of affection, by saving the last kiss for him

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: STACY D DAVIDSON

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