A stalwart of the house band at the famous Austin blues club Antone's Nightclub, O'Brien is most often found backing up other Austin frontmen, including Delbert McClinton, Lou Ann Barton, The Texas Tornados and almost anyone recording on the Antone's Records label.
O'Brien has also backed up major blues names such as Buddy Guy and Muddy Waters. Ted Drozdowski, writing on Gibson Guitars' website, says, "O’Brien has a terse, arrow-sharp and spare style comparable to Jimmie Vaughan’s – light on flash, but soooo right. Check it out."
Fool's Paradise
Derek O'Brien Lyrics
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I was dazzled by your kisses - blinded by your charms
I was lost in a fool's paradise
Good and lost in a fool's paradise
When you told me that you loved me - I gave my heart to you
And I wondered if there could be any truth in love so new
I was lost - in a fool's paradise
The whole world was my kingdom
And you the gem in my crown
Then I saw you glance at a new romance
And my love came tumbling down
Though you treat me kind of coolish - and may never let me know
That you think I'm being foolish because I love you so
I'll still got lost in a fool's paradise
Lost with you in a fool's paradise
The song "Fool's Paradise" by Derek O'Brien is a classic story of falling in love and being blinded by it. The singer expresses how he was taken up to heaven by the person he loves and how he was dazzled by their kisses and blinded by their charming ways. He became lost in a fool's paradise, becoming completely unaware of the reality of the situation. The singer goes on to explain that he gave his heart to this person when they told him they loved him. However, he wonders if there could be any truth in love so new.
The singer's world was his kingdom, and this person he loves is the gem in his crown. However, the singer soon realized that his love was one-sided when he saw this person glance at a new romance, and suddenly his love came tumbling down. Although this person treats him kindly, he knows that he is being foolish because of how much he loves them. He concludes by saying that he is still lost in a fool's paradise with this person.
This song resonates with people because many can relate to the feeling of falling in love and being blinded by the other person's charming ways. It's a beautiful song that captures the essence of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You took me up to heaven - when you took me in your arms
I felt immense happiness and contentment when you embraced me. It's as if I reached heaven.
I was dazzled by your kisses - blinded by your charms
Your sweet and affectionate gestures have greatly captivated me. Your charm has blinded me to the reality of my situation.
I was lost in a fool's paradise
I was caught up in a world of unrealistic happiness and illusions.
Good and lost in a fool's paradise
I was completely absorbed in my delusions of happiness, utterly unaware of my foolishness.
When you told me that you loved me - I gave my heart to you
When you expressed your love for me, I willingly surrendered my heart to you, trusting everything you've said.
And I wondered if there could be any truth in love so new
I was unsure if the love we had was genuine or only temporary. I questioned the authenticity of our relationship.
The whole world was my kingdom
With you by my side, I felt that I could conquer the world.
And you the gem in my crown
You were the most precious and valuable thing in my life, and I valued your presence above all else.
Then I saw you glance at a new romance
When I noticed you showing interest in someone else, I realized that our love had been misplaced and that our relationship isn't as perfect as I thought it to be.
And my love came tumbling down
My heart shattered when I realized that I was only living in a fantasy and our love was just a mere illusion.
Though you treat me kind of coolish - and may never let me know
Despite you treating me coldly, I still hold on to the hope that you love me and that we still have a future together.
That you think I'm being foolish because I love you so
I know you think that I'm naive and gullible for continuously loving you despite the pain you've caused me.
I'll still got lost in a fool's paradise
Even though I'm aware of my foolishness, I still can't help but indulge in the fantasy of our love, unable to let you go.
Lost with you in a fool's paradise
I'm trapped in my own delusions alongside you, unable to break free from our false reality.
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Written by: DAVID AVID, JOHNNY FULLER, ROBERT GEDDINS
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