Fool
Elvis Presley/J.D. Sumner & the Stamps Lyrics
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Fool, you didn't have to lose her
Fool, you only had to love her
But now her love is gone
Fool, you could have made her want you
Fool, you could have made her love you
Fool, you only had to love her
Gone now, the love and laughter
See yourself the morning after
Can't you see her eyes are misty
As she said good bye
Fool, you didn't have to hurt her
Fool, you didn't have to lose her
Fool, you only had to love her
But now your love is gone
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Fool, you only had to love her
But now her love is gone
Fool, you could have made her want you
Fool, you could have made her love you
Fool, you only had to love her
But now her love is gone
Fool, you didn't have to hurt her
Fool, you didn't have to lose her
Fool, you only had to love her
The song "A Fool" by Elvis Presley is a classic ballad that mourns the loss of a love that could have been saved if only the singer had loved the woman in his life more. The song has a melancholic tone that is accentuated by the repetition of the word "fool" throughout the chorus. The lyrics suggest that the singer was negligent in his love for the woman, and it was this negligence that caused her to leave. He reflects on how he could have made her love him, wanted him more, but he failed to do so. He admits that he was foolish for not loving her enough and for hurting her, losing the love that they shared.
The opening line, "Fool, you didn't have to hurt her," sets the tone for the rest of the song. It is a reminder that the singer's negligence in his love caused pain to the woman he loved, and now she is gone. The lines, "Gone now, the love and laughter. See yourself the morning after. Can't you see her eyes are misty as she said goodbye?" are particularly poignant. They convey the idea that the singer is now looking back on the relationship, realizing too late what he has lost. The song's final appeal to the listener, "Fool, you only had to love her, but now her love is gone," is a reminder that love is the most important thing in life, and it should never be taken for granted.
Overall, "A Fool" is a timeless ballad that captures the essence of love and loss. The song's message is one that is still relevant today, reminding listeners that love is a precious thing that should never be taken lightly.
Line by Line Meaning
Fool, you didn't have to hurt her
You made a mistake by causing her pain unnecessarily
Fool, you didn't have to lose her
You lost her because you didn't act wisely
Fool, you only had to love her
Love is all that she needed, but you failed to provide it
But now her love is gone
You lost her love because you didn't care enough
Fool, you could have made her want you
She would have desired you had you acted differently
Fool, you could have made her love you
She would have loved you deeply had you treated her right
Gone now, the love and laughter
The joy and intimacy between you two have vanished
See yourself the morning after
You are now left alone in regret, facing the consequences of your actions
Can't you see her eyes are misty
She was emotional and in pain when she left you
As she said goodbye
You failed to keep her around, and now she's gone
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The pain of your loss is evident in this long, drawn-out sound
Fool, you only had to love her
If you had loved her right, you wouldn't have lost her
But now her love is gone
You didn't do enough, and now she's gone
Fool, you didn't have to hurt her
You could have prevented hurting her by being responsible
Fool, you didn't have to lose her
You lost her because you couldn't see what was important
Fool, you only had to love her
All you needed to do was treat her with care and affection
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CARL SIGMAN, JAMES LAST
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