A Fool Such As I
Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires Lyrics

Elvis Presley's "A Fool Such As I" is a love song that reflects the emotions one experiences after a breakup. The lyrics describe the feelings of a man who has been taught how to love by his partner, and who is now heartbroken after she has ended their relationship. The song opens with the lines "Now and then there's a fool such as I/Pardon me if I'm sentimental/When we say goodbye/Don't be angry with me should I cry." These lines refer to the fact that sometimes, even the strongest of people can become emotional and cry when they are forced to say goodbye to someone they love.

The song continues with the lines, "When you're gone, yet I'll dream/A little dream as years go by." These lines reflect the idea that even though the man's partner has left him, he will still continue to dream about her and think about her, even as years go by. The chorus then repeats the opening lines, emphasizing the idea that the man feels like a "fool" for caring so much about his former partner.

The lyrics then say, "You taught me how to love/And now you say that we are through/I'm a fool, but I'll love you dear/Until the day I die." These lines underscore the man's love for his former partner, and the fact that he still loves her even though she has ended their relationship. The song concludes with the chorus repeating the opening lines once again, driving home the idea that even strong, confident people can become "fools" for love.