The April Fools
Dionne Warwick Lyrics


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In an April dream
Once she came to me
When you smiled I looked into your eyes
And I knew I'd be loving you

And then you touched my hand
And I learned April dreams can come true
Oh are we just April fools
Who can't see all the danger around us

If we're just April fools
I don't care, true love has found us now
Little did we know
Where the road would lead

Here we are a million miles away from the past
Travelin' so fast now
There's no turning back
If our sweet April dream doesn't last

Are we just April fools
Who can't see all the danger around us
If we're just April fools
I don't care, we'll find our way somehow





No need to be afraid
True love has found us now

Overall Meaning

The April Fools by Dionne Warwick is a love ballad that explores the hope and uncertainty of two lovers who have found each other in a dreamlike state. In the opening verse, the singer describes a dream where her lover appeared to her, and she realized that she would love this person deeply. She explains that their connection was instantaneous, and she realized this when they smiled and looked into each other's eyes. The singer highlights how their connection deepened as they touched each other's hand, and she understood that their love was real and could overcome any obstacle.


However, the uncertainty of their love is foregrounded in the chorus, where the singer wonders if they are just "April fools" who cannot see the danger around them. This sentiment suggests that their love may be fleeting or not sustainable, and that they may be making a mistake by falling in love. The second verse develops this idea, as the singer explains that the couple had no idea where their love would lead when they first fell in love. She highlights that they are now a million miles away from their past, and that they cannot turn back now that they are traveling so fast. But in spite of these challenges, the singer remains committed to their love, and she tells her lover that there is no need to be afraid, as true love has found them.


Overall, The April Fools is a song that celebrates the power of love to overcome obstacles and bring people together, even when the future is uncertain. The song is marked by its dreamlike quality, as the singer speaks about a love that appeared to her in a dream and wonders if it is real. The chorus suggests that love can make people vulnerable to danger, but the singer remains optimistic that their love can withstand anything that comes their way.


Line by Line Meaning

In an April dream
During a dream-like experience in April


Once she came to me
An entity visited me


When you smiled I looked into your eyes
Your smile made me study your gaze


And I knew I'd be loving you
I became certain that I would love you


And then you touched my hand
Your hand made contact with mine


And I learned April dreams can come true
I realized that April dreams have the potential to become a reality


Oh are we just April fools
Are we foolish for thinking our dream could come true?


Who can't see all the danger around us
Are we ignorant of the hazards near us?


If we're just April fools
Even if we are foolish, it doesn't matter


I don't care, true love has found us now
It does not matter because we have found true love


Little did we know
We had no idea


Where the road would lead
What fate lay ahead


Here we are a million miles away from the past
We have come far from our history


Travelin' so fast now
Moving ahead very quickly


There's no turning back
There is no way to go back


If our sweet April dream doesn't last
If our optimistic thoughts do not endure


Are we just April fools
Are we hopeless fools?


Who can't see all the danger around us
Are we blind to the danger?


If we're just April fools
However, we do not care


I don't care, we'll find our way somehow
We will prevail regardless


No need to be afraid
We should not be afraid


True love has found us now
Since we have found genuine affection




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Burt Bacharach, Hal David, BURT F. BACHARACH

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@Patriciateresita

In an April dream
Once you came to me
When you smiled I looked into your eyes
And I knew I'd be loving you
and then you touched my hand
And I learned April dreams can come true

Oh are we just April fools
Who can't see all the danger around us
If we're just April fools
I don't care, true love has found us now

Little did we know
Where the road would lead
Here we are a million miles away from the past
Travelin' so fast now
There's no turning back
If our sweet April dream doesn't last

Are we just April fools
Who can't see all the danger around us
If we're just April fools
I don't care, we'll find our way somehow
No need to be afraid
True love has found us now



All comments from YouTube:

@emeres_girl615

I got pranked by LenTotally,who else did?
(I am not begging for likes)

@yutaaiko3007

Me lol

@letsgumikky4602

Same...

@lavender_heart3831

Me

@Spectator_Z

Me

@arisumizuki3109

Me 😭

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@scarxnnivs

LenTotally,
I came bc I got fooled
The best April Fools boi
Mkay, I'm just gonna go cry

@gizmo6463

Xx2928 XinXin Same😂

@lizzie_linlin

Xx2928 XinXin ikr XD

@moonligh_playzoldchannel9249

Same here

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