Raye first attracted Nashville's attention as the lead vocalist on a string of independent singles in the 1980s. Billed as The Wrays, the act released a couple of singles on Mercury Records in the mid-80s before breaking up. Epic Records signed Raye as a solo act in 1990. A year later, the nostalgic ballad Love, Me hit No. 1, and by 2000, he charted 21 Top 10 hits for Epic. His first four studio albums, as well as his Greatest Hits, have been certified platinum. His best-known hits include Little Rock, about a recovering alcoholic, and I Think About You, about watching his teenage daughter grow up.
April Fool
Collin Raye Lyrics
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Long as I can remember she's led my heart astray
When I was green as willow she had me ditchin' school
And even then she tricked me I'm just an April fool
She tangles dogwood blossoms into her yellow hair
She uses the same perfume the smoky mountains wear
She keeps the flame of summer round her neck like a jewel
She breezes in to see me and I'm an April fool
And I soon forget she's only come to play
Then there comes a day when she will not stay and I lie awake all night
Hoping next time April may
When I walked out this morning April had up and gone
And it was clear as water she'd only led me on
And it will be next winter before my heels will cool
And then I will forgive her I'm just an April fool
She knows I will forgive her I'm just an April fool
In the song April Fool by Collin Raye, the lyrics express the singer's love for a woman named April, who has always held power over him. He admits that he is a fool for April, as she has a hold on his heart that he cannot shake. Throughout the song, the singer reminisces about how April has led him astray since he was young, causing him to ditch school and trick him along the way. Despite this, he cannot resist her and feels entranced whenever she is around. He describes her beauty by comparing her to nature, using imagery such as tangles dogwood blossoms in her hair, wearing the same perfume as the smoky mountains, and keeping the flame of summer around her neck as a jewel. He admits to being enchanted by her, dancing with her and feeling as though she is flying him like a kite. However, the song's ending reveals that April has left him, and the singer feels heartbroken, lying awake at night hoping that she will return next April.
The lyrics of this song reveal the complicated nature of the singer's relationship with April. He knows that she toys with his heart and plays tricks on him, yet he cannot help but love her. Despite his feelings of hurt and longing, he is still hopeful that she will come back to him next year. The use of nature imagery throughout the song beautifully captures the essence of April, portraying her as a force of beauty and power.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm just a fool for April there's nothing more to say
April is everything to me and words cannot express my love for her
Long as I can remember she's led my heart astray
I have loved April for as long as I can remember and she has always had a hold on my emotions
When I was green as willow she had me ditchin' school
Even when I was innocent and naive, April had me breaking rules and doing things out of character
And even then she tricked me I'm just an April fool
April knows how to deceive me and make me fall for her every time. I am powerless to her charms
She tangles dogwood blossoms into her yellow hair
April is beautiful and natural, even incorporating flowers into her hair as a part of her style
She uses the same perfume the smoky mountains wear
April smells divine, just like the fresh air and pristine nature of the mountains
She keeps the flame of summer round her neck like a jewel
April embodies the warmth, happiness, and energy of summer, and she wears it like a precious gem
She breezes in to see me and I'm an April fool
Whenever April comes into my life, I become weak and foolish because I cannot resist her presence
She entrances me and she dances me and she flies me like a kite
April has the power to captivate and excite me, making me feel light and free like a soaring kite
And I soon forget she's only come to play
I get so caught up in my feelings for April that I forget she is not truly invested in our relationship and is only here for fun
Then there comes a day when she will not stay and I lie awake all night
Eventually, April will leave me and I will be left feeling empty and sleepless without her presence
Hoping next time April may
Despite the pain she causes, I will always hope that April will return to me and I will have another chance with her
When I walked out this morning April had up and gone
Just like that, April disappeared from my life once again
And it was clear as water she'd only led me on
It becomes apparent that April never truly cared for me and was just using me for her own entertainment
And it will be next winter before my heels will cool
It will take a long time for me to recover from the heartache that April causes me
And then I will forgive her I'm just an April fool
Despite everything, I will always forgive April and go back to her because I am powerless to her allure
She knows I will forgive her I'm just an April fool
April knows that I am weak and that I will always forgive her, for I am just a foolish man in love with her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUGH PRESTWOOD
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