Fools
Foster Lyrics


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Wise men say
Only fools rush in
And I can't help falling in love with you

I wonder if I'm ever on her mind like she's on mine
Probably not
Swear I've never seen a girl so fine
She probably got tons of guys tryna hit her line
And take her time, I guess I better step in line
She got me shook
Fell in love on the first look, typical
Always catching feelings when the feelings not reciprocal
Love is just so difficult
Builds you up then tears you down
Every time she comes around

I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma
Fool for her
Acting cool for her
She's too bad for me
But I'm too good for her
She makes me so nervous, probably on purpose
She's just so perfect
I just can't help it

'Cause wise men say only fools rush in
But pretty girls make fools outta wise men
Wise men say only fools rush in
But pretty girls make fools outta wise men, like

Wise men say
Only fools rush in
And I can't help falling in love with you

Yeah, I tend to fall in love with every pretty girl I see practically
But how come they never fall in love with me, I mean gee pardon me
But I'm better than those assholes you talk to
Who claim that they got you, but clearly that's not true
I feel the vibe between us
Can you feel it too?
Or maybe I'm just trippin'
I'm just really feeling you
You on a power trip, that pretty girl power shit
Got every guy falling
You'd have Superman powerless

It ain't fair, I swear it ain't fair
The way she look I can't help but just stare
She makes me so nervous, probably on purpose
She's just so perfect
I just can't help it

'Cause wise men say only fools rush in
But pretty girls make fools outta wise men
Wise men say only fools rush in
But pretty girls make fools outta wise men, like

Wise men say (you know what they say)




Only fools rush in
And I can't help falling in love with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Foster's song "Fools" revolve around the theme of infatuation and its consequences. The opening lines "Wise men say, only fools rush in" highlights the idea that being impulsive in matters of the heart rarely ends well. However, the singer in the song, despite knowing this, finds himself falling for a girl he believes is out of his league. He acknowledges that she probably has several admirers, but he can't help but be attracted to her. The song highlights the vulnerability and powerlessness one feels when they are in love with someone that might not feel the same way.


The second verse talks about the singer's admiration for the girl and his sense of inadequacy compared to the other men vying for her attention. He feels nervous around her and believes she might be stringing him along. He acknowledges that he falls for every pretty girl he comes across but believes that he is different from the other guys trying to impress her. The chorus is a repetition of the opening lines, emphasizing how the singer knows the potential pitfalls of his infatuation, yet he can't stop himself from falling for this girl.


The bridge of the song is an admittance of how unfair the situation is for the singer. He finds himself physically drawn to the girl despite knowing that the relationship wouldn't be equitable. He feels powerless against her femininity and charisma.


The song's lyrics shed light on the common experience of unrequited love and the vulnerability one feels when they are in love with someone who might not reciprocate the same feelings. The song's melody and Foster's vocal delivery complement the theme of the song, making "Fools" an emotional and introspective piece of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Wise men say
There is a common phrase that implies caution when it comes to falling in love.


Only fools rush in
Only someone who lacks discernment would fall head over heels so quickly.


And I can't help falling in love with you
Despite being aware of the potential negative consequences of such a decision, I can't control my feelings for you.


I wonder if I'm ever on her mind like she's on mine
I often contemplate whether or not I occupy a significant place in her thoughts as she does in mine.


Probably not
But most likely, the answer is no.


Swear I've never seen a girl so fine
I can guarantee that I have never encountered a female as beautiful as she is.


She probably got tons of guys tryna hit her line
There are likely many men vying for her attention.


And take her time, I guess I better step in line
Considering that her schedule is likely filled with suitors, I'll have to be patient and wait my turn.


She got me shook
Her effect on me is undeniable.


Fell in love on the first look, typical
My attraction to her was instantaneous yet expected.


Always catching feelings when the feelings not reciprocal
It's common for me to develop emotions for someone who is not interested in me in return.


Love is just so difficult
The complexities and uncertainties of love make it challenging.


Builds you up then tears you down
Love has the potential to elevate your emotions and then reduce them just as quickly.


Every time she comes around
As soon as she appears, my feelings are reignited.


I'ma, I'ma, I'ma, I'ma
I am going to


Fool for her
I am making myself susceptible to being taken advantage of due to my feelings for her.


Acting cool for her
I am trying to present myself as calm and collected in her presence.


She's too bad for me
She is out of my league.


But I'm too good for her
Despite that fact, I believe that I am a better match for her than the other men competing for her attention.


She makes me so nervous, probably on purpose
Her presence has an effect on me, and I suspect that she is fully aware of it.


She's just so perfect
She possesses qualities that make her ideal and unattainable.


I just can't help it
My emotions are too strong to resist.


But pretty girls make fools outta wise men
Unfortunately, attractive women often have the power to cause men to behave foolishly.


Yeah, I tend to fall in love with every pretty girl I see practically
I have a tendency to develop feelings for any woman who I find attractive.


But how come they never fall in love with me, I mean gee pardon me
However, it's perplexing to me that I am not equally as desirable to them.


But I'm better than those assholes you talk to
I believe that I am a better match for her than the other men who are pursuing her.


Who claim that they got you, but clearly that's not true
Despite their self-assurance, it is obvious that those men do not genuinely possess her affection.


I feel the vibe between us
I sense a connection between us.


Can you feel it too?
Are you experiencing a similar feeling?


Or maybe I'm just trippin'
Perhaps my emotions are clouding my judgment.


You on a power trip, that pretty girl power shit
I believe that she enjoys the attention and power that comes with being pursued by multiple men.


Got every guy falling
All of the men competing for her attention are similarly smitten with her.


You'd have Superman powerless
Even the strongest and most powerful of men would be unable to resist her charm.


It ain't fair, I swear it ain't fair
The current situation is unjust and unfavorable for me.


The way she look I can't help but just stare
Her appearance is so striking that I can't help but continuously glance at her.


Wise men say (you know what they say)
As previously mentioned, there is a common phrase that implies caution when it comes to falling in love.


But pretty girls make fools outta wise men
Unfortunately, regardless of wisdom or judgement, beautiful women have the ability to cause men to behave foolishly.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Colin Taylor, George Weiss, Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore

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