Chery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast of the USA. Her mu… Read Full Bio ↴Chery Wheeler is a singer-songwriter from the East Coast of the USA. Her music ranges from thoughtful ballads such as "Who Am I Foolin'" to irreverent songs about potatoes, her pets, and the state of the world. In concert, she is known for her self-deprecating sense of humor and stories of life on the road.

Who Am I Foolin'?
Cheryl Wheeler Lyrics

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I can go through the motions, sometimes I swear I'm ok
Sure I miss you, but I've been really movin', really turnin' away
But just when I thought the heartache was gone
It's tapping me on the shoulder
Saying who are you foolin'?
Some things you just don't get over

I could write you a letter, and I always do in my head

Just to tell you I'm better and this lonely didn't kill me I guess
But just when I know I've finally let go
I dream you are so much closer
Oh who am I foolin?
Some things you just don't get over

I'm wearin' a new face, a little insane
And here in the old place nothin's the same

I'm waiting for winter, it always seems warmer somehow
It's the sun on the snowfall and the silence I am longing for now
But with one backward glance, I won't stand a chance
So I'll wave goodbye over my shoulder

Yeah who am I foolin?
Somethings you just don't get over

Overall Meaning

In Cheryl Wheeler's song Who Am I Foolin', the singer reflects on missing someone and trying to move on. She describes going through the motions and pretending to be okay, but ultimately the heartache still haunts her. Despite writing letters in her head to tell this person she is better, she still dreams of them and feels their presence. The singer feels she has put on a new face and is a bit insane, but ultimately longs for the past and the warmth of winter. However, she knows that looking back will only cause her more pain and chooses to say goodbye and move on.

The lyrics in this song demonstrate the internal struggle of trying to move on from a past love. The singer shows how even when we try to pretend we are over someone, our emotions can still overwhelm us. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is trying to be strong and move forward, but ultimately the heartache prevails. The repetition of "Some things you just don't get over" shows that the singer is resigned to the fact that this love will always be a part of her.

Overall, Cheryl Wheeler's song Who Am I Foolin' is a poignant reminder that love is not always easy to move on from. Despite our best efforts, some loves will always stay with us, and the heartache of losing them will never fully disappear.

Line by Line Meaning

I can go through the motions, sometimes I swear I'm ok
Even though I'm trying to convince myself that I'm fine, there are times when I'm just going through the motions.

Sure I miss you, but I've been really movin', really turnin' away
I prioritize moving on from you even though I miss you, but it's not easy.

But just when I thought the heartache was gone It's tapping me on the shoulder Saying who are you foolin'?
Just when I think that I have moved on from the heartache, it comes back and reminds me that I'm only fooling myself.

Some things you just don't get over
There are just some things that we can't overcome or move on from no matter how hard we try.

I could write you a letter, and I always do in my head Just to tell you I'm better and this lonely didn't kill me I guess
Sometimes, I imagine myself writing you a letter and telling you how I'm doing fine, and the loneliness didn't kill me.

But just when I know I've finally let go I dream you are so much closer Oh who am I foolin? Some things you just don't get over
Even after I feel that I've let you go, I still dream of you and feel your presence, making it clear to me that it's hard to move on from you.

I'm wearin' a new face, a little insane And here in the old place nothin's the same
I'm trying to present myself differently, but deep down, I'm still struggling with the same problems and challenges

I'm waiting for winter, it always seems warmer somehow It's the sun on the snowfall and the silence I am longing for now
I'm looking forward to winter since it always felt warm and comforting to me. I long for the peaceful silence that comes with the snowfall.

But with one backward glance, I won't stand a chance So I'll wave goodbye over my shoulder Yeah who am I foolin? Somethings you just don't get over
If I look back and dwell on the past, I can't move forward. So, I have to say goodbye and accept that there are some things that I just can't move on from.

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Written by: CHERYL WHEELER

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