Fools Rush In
Frank Sinatra & Tommy Dorsey And His Orchestra Lyrics
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And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love
So how are they to know
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
The opening lines of "Fools Rush In" present a recurring theme in love and life where people often act impulsively and rush into situations without thinking. The comparison to angels fear to tread is an allusion to Alexander Pope's poem "An Essay on Criticism", where he warns that fools often try to do what the wise know is too risky. However, the singer admits to being a fool in love as he comes to his lover with his heart above his head, meaning that he is making a decision based on emotions rather than logic. He acknowledges the danger in his actions, but his desire for love overshadows any fear or hesitation.
The second verse implies that although wise men typically do not act impulsively, they are often unaware of the joy that love can bring, as they do not let themselves fall in love. Conversely, those who are more spontaneous and prone to making foolish decisions often find themselves swept up in the euphoria and excitement of falling in love. The last line speaks to the power of love, as the singer feels that his life truly began when he met his love. He begs his love to open up their heart and accept him, despite the risks and doubts that may exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Impulsive and reckless people tend to make decisions that even the wise and cautious avoid.
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
Despite my awareness of the potential danger, my heart overrules my mind and brings me to you.
Though I see the danger there
Despite acknowledging the potential harm, I refuse to let it hinder me from pursuing love.
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
The opportunity for love is worth the risk and potential consequences.
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Impulsive individuals tend to take risks that wise individuals tend to avoid.
But wise men never fall in love
Wise individuals tend to be more cautious and less likely to put themselves in emotional situations that involve great risk.
So how are they to know
Wise individuals are less likely to experience the passionate love of their counterparts, and therefore have a limited understanding of it.
When we met, I felt my life begin
From the moment we met, my life became richer, more meaningful and fulfilling.
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Give me a chance to prove my love despite my potential inadequacy or recklessness.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steve Berry
So many singers have recorded this song over the past 80 years or so but none have made a better version than this masterpiece from T Dorsey, and a young and still smooth voiced Frankie. It’s totally wonderful.
ddkoda
What a great example of TD's seamless phrasing in the introduction, an example that Frank incorporated into his own inimitable vocal style. Of we can't forget this grand orchestration by Axel Stordahl.
Only Connect
Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra were magic together
John Camacho
A bygone era and we all should be happy we still have records, cds and everything else to remember and listen to this great music; Frank was and will always be one of the greatest singers of all time.
bbcisrubbish
To me the greatest inventions ever were the gramophone and youtube. (And the people who up load them).
ddkoda
The great Tommy Dorsey organization, arrangement by Axel Stordahl perhaps?, and Frank Sinatra's rich voice; how can anything be derived from this combination except excellence that breaks the mold and stands the test of time. For me listening to the capture of this coalescence of genius from 1940 is never tiresome.
gacj2010
My mother loved this song ... She heard it at Palisides park while dating...It would always bring her back to that place and feeling .... now I remember her singing it....Oh how I could wish to have her here singing again to the music ... I loved her so much
Karen Freid
I was looking up "Fools Rush In" thinking it was a song from the late "50's or early"60's--surprised to hear the version by the great Dorsey Brothers and sung by Frank Sinatra. He had such a sweet voice when he was young and sang this -it's a wonderful version. His voice got appropriately rich and "worldly" sounding as he matured--always marvelous.
LivinMyLife
I wasn't even born in this era, I was born in the late 50's but I just simply love the style of the Big Band sound, So Relaxing and Classy music.
Miguel Antonio González San Martín, de Chile.
De los tiempos en que la orquesta era la estrella.