My Foolish Heart
Eileen Farrell Lyrics

Eileen Farrell's "My Foolish Heart" is a heartfelt ballad that depicts the singer's utter vulnerability and apprehension about the power of love. This haunting tune uses musicality and lyrics to express both the mystery and inevitability of love. As the singer sings, "The night is like a lovely tune, beware my foolish heart." The music is almost hypnotic, and the use of the night as the setting helps create an ethereal atmosphere, with the moon being ever-present, casting shadows on the lyrics. The singer warns themselves not to fall for the alluring charm of love because it can be dangerous to one's heart.

The second verse is a contemplation about the complexity of love and how infatuation and love often overlap. The singer sings, "There's a line between love and fascination, that's hard to see, how many names such as this." The singer acknowledges that the sensations of both love and fascination are similar but subtly different. It then goes on to describe the intoxicating effects of a magical kiss; "when you're locked in the magic of a kiss." The singer is in awe of the power of love and how it can be vexing to distinguish between affection and fascination.

Finally, in the last verse, the singer surrenders to the intoxicating effects of love. Her lips are too close to mine, they sing, but even when aware of the risks falling in love pose, they proceed with the kiss, and they accept the inevitability of love. The singer concludes this verse with confident assurance that this isn't just infatuation or a dream that will fade away–it's love this time, and they are ready to welcome it.