Fool for You
Faith Evans & The Notorious B.I.G. Lyrics


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This love is tainted
I need you and I hate it
You're caught between a dream
And a movie scene
In a way, you know what I mean

When the dark turns to mist, I just can't resist it
'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do
The things you do, the things you do

When you're looking like this
I just can't resist it
I know sometimes I hide it
But I can't this time 'cause it's gonna defeat me
But you won't believe me, believe me

'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do

I know, I know given a chance I'd do it again
'Cause I can't help myself
'Cause I can't stop myself
I just love being a fool for you

'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I'm a fool for you and the things, the things you do





This love is tainted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fool for You" by Faith Evans and The Notorious B.I.G. are about a love that is complicated and addictive. The singer is describing the feelings of someone who is caught between wanting and needing their partner, even though their relationship is not always healthy. They acknowledge that they are a "fool" for this person and that they cannot resist their charm and the way they make them feel. The line "when the dark turns to mist, I just can't resist it" suggests that the singer is willing to overlook any flaws in the relationship and give in to their desires.


The line "you're caught between a dream and a movie scene" evokes the idea of an unreal, almost surreal love that is not sustainable in reality. This idea is reinforced by the repeated refrain of "I'm a fool for you and the things you do", suggesting that the singer is not rational in their devotion and may be blinded by their feelings.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fool for You" convey a sense of intense, all-consuming love that may not be entirely rational or healthy, but is nonetheless compelling and addictive.


Line by Line Meaning

This love is tainted
Our love is corrupted, flawed, or not pure.


I need you and I hate it
I depend on you, but I don't want to feel this way.


You're caught between a dream
You are torn between your aspirations.


And a movie scene
And an idealized fictional representation of love.


In a way, you know what I mean
You can understand the feeling I'm trying to express.


When the dark turns to mist, I just can't resist it
When the situation becomes unclear, I'm compelled to act on my emotions.


'Cause I'm a fool for you and the things you do
I am foolishly in love with you and everything you do.


When you're looking like this
When you look a certain way (that I find attractive).


I know sometimes I hide it
Sometimes I try to hide my feelings for you.


But I can't this time 'cause it's gonna defeat me
But I can't do it this time because my feelings are too strong.


But you won't believe me, believe me
But even if I tell you, you might not understand.


I know, I know given a chance I'd do it again
I know that if given the opportunity, I would repeat the same mistakes.


'Cause I can't help myself
Because I am unable to resist my emotions.


'Cause I can't stop myself
Because I have no control over my feelings.


I just love being a fool for you
I enjoy being foolishly in love with you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Faith Evans

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