Throughout the sixties, seventies, and eighties Dottie pumped out chart toppers like no other. she was selling out concerts, selling millions of records, staring in movies, winning Grammies, Clieos and any other kind of awards you can think of. There is no doubt that the little girl from Tennessee came a long way. Dottie West earned herself the respect of everyone in the music industry and countless fans. If not for her music, most people remember her for either her stage presence or overall good nature. She was always looking out for others and going out of her way to do things for fans, family and friends. Despite Dottie's constant chart presence and sold out concerts her foundation fell out from under her when she discovered that she was a victim of a sneaky accountant and was overpowered by the IRS to give up all she owned. And ALL is ALL. The list of Dottie's personal momentous included the rights to all her music (I believe she wrote well over 400). All Dottie did was look out for others and this is how she was treated...disgusting if you ask me! But Dottie had dignity and started to rebuild her empire.
On august 30, 1991 Dottie was scheduled to appear at The Grand Old Opry. Her car broke down and, determined to keep her promise, she flagged down a passing driver and got a ride. On the way the driver lost control of the car and crashed. Battered, beaten and suffering from the wreck, Dottie pulled the driver from the car herself. She died due to injuries from the accident days later while in the hospital.
Like A Fool
Dottie West Lyrics
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You'll be back as soon as you have lost with someone new
Giving me the run around the way you always do
Begging for another chance to prove your love is true
And like a fool I'll take you back again knowing all heartaches will start again
And my tears will fall like rain again
And like a fool I'll let you make a fool of me again
You can never change the way you are the things you do
You cheat and lie with every kiss and break my heart in two
Making promises of love that never do come true
And like a fool
Like a fool I'll let you make a fool of me again
Dottie West's song "Like A Fool" is a poignant expression of the pain and disillusionment that comes from repeatedly giving second chances to someone who has repeatedly disappointed us. The lyrics of the song speak to a situation where the singer knows that her lover will soon come back to her, but only after having been with someone new. The person in question has a history of giving the singer the run around, cheating, lying and breaking her heart in two. Despite all of this, the singer knows that like a fool, she will take this person back again, knowing that it will only lead to heartache, tears and disappointment once again.
The lyrics are quite powerful in their portrayal of the emotional turmoil and self-doubt that comes from being in a relationship with someone dishonest and unfaithful. The constant cycle of betrayal, followed by pleas for forgiveness, leaves the singer feeling like a fool for constantly allowing herself to be hurt in this way. It speaks to the vulnerability and powerlessness we can feel when we love someone who repeatedly lets us down.
In conclusion, "Like A Fool" is a heartbreaking ballad that speaks to the experience of many who find themselves trapped in a cycle of hurt and disappointment with someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it won't be long until I hear from you
I am aware that you will contact me soon.
You'll be back as soon as you have lost with someone new
You'll return when your new relationship is not working out.
Giving me the run around the way you always do
You'll deceive me again with your manipulative tactics.
Begging for another chance to prove your love is true
You'll plead with me to give you another opportunity to demonstrate your affection.
And like a fool I'll take you back again knowing all heartaches will start again
I'll reconcile with you, even though I'm aware that heartbreaks will happen again.
And my tears will fall like rain again
My eyes will be filled with tears, which will fall like rain again.
And like a fool I'll let you make a fool of me again
I'll allow you to make me look stupid again.
I stopped counting long ago the times you made me blue
I stopped keeping track of how many times you hurt me in the past.
You can never change the way you are the things you do
You're unable to modify your behavior or actions.
You cheat and lie with every kiss and break my heart in two
You're unfaithful and lie to me, even when we're intimate, causing me emotional pain.
Making promises of love that never do come true
You promise to love me, but you always fail to deliver on that promise.
And like a fool
Just like a foolish person
Like a fool I'll let you make a fool of me again
Again, I'll allow you to make me look stupid.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: YVONNE DEVANEY
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