Fools Rush In
Carroll Gibbons And His Orchestra Lyrics
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I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ah, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
The lyrics of Carroll Gibbons and His Orchestra's song "Fools Rush In" talk about the irrational side of love and how it can make even the most logical people act like fools. The first verse talks about how the singer used to think that love was a game for fools, but then they met someone who changed their mind. The singer throws caution to the wind and rushes in, ignoring the potential danger and consequences of their actions. The chorus repeats the title phrase, emphasizing the idea that fools rush in where wise men never go. The second verse acknowledges that wise men never fall in love because they are too logical to take such a big risk. However, when the singer met their love interest, they felt like their life had finally begun, and they urge their partner to open up their heart and let the fool rush in.
The song reflects the idea that love can make people act irrationally and impulsively, sometimes leading to bad decisions. The chorus's repetition of the title line emphasizes this idea and suggests that it's not always wise to follow your heart blindly. On the other hand, the singer's feelings for their partner are too strong to ignore, and they're willing to take the risk of rushing in despite the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
I used to believe that the pursuit of romance was something only foolish people engaged in
A game I thought I'd never play
I believed that falling in love was a game that I would never personally be involved in
Romance is a game for fools
I said this with a smirk on my face, believing that I was wise for not engaging in romantic pursuits
I said and grinned
I spoke these words with a smile on my face, feeling superior to those who fell in love easily
Then you passed by
But then I saw you, and everything changed
And here am I
And now I find myself
Throwing caution to the wind
Giving up my reservations and taking a chance on love
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People who are foolish and impulsive will venture into situations that cautious and thoughtful people will avoid
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
And that is exactly what I am doing as I pursue you, my love, with my heart leading the way
Though I see the danger there
I am aware of the potential risks and hazards in pursuing this romance
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
But I am willing to take that chance, because the possibility of being with you is worth it
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Foolish people will go down paths that wise people would never consider following
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
However, wise people usually do not allow themselves to become romantically involved, meaning that they cannot truly understand the risks and rewards of love
When we met, I felt my life begin
But I know that my life truly began when I met you
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
And so, I am asking you to open your heart to me and let me become a part of your life
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
So don't hold back - just let me in and we can start a new journey together
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
I truly believe that our love can conquer all obstacles, so please take a chance on me and let us see where this journey takes us!
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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