Why Do Fools Fall In Love
Frankie Lymon the Teenagers Lyrics


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Oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do birds sing so gay?
And lovers await the break of day
Why do they fall in love?

Why does the rain fall from above?
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do they fall in love?

Love is a losing game
Love can a be shame
I know of a fool
You see
For that fool is me

Tell me why, why, why
Tell me why

Why do birds sing so gay?
And lovers await the break of day?
Why do they fall in love?

Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
Before I know it will reach defeat!





Tell me why, why, why
Why do fools fall in love?

Overall Meaning

In the song 'Why Do Fools Fall in Love' by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers, the singer wonders why people fall in love despite the risks and heartbreak that come with it. The opening lines of the song, "Oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah", serve as a playful introduction to the serious question that the song poses. The lyrics suggest that love is a mystery that is difficult to understand, and that even though it can be painful, people continue to fall in love.


The song suggests that the reason why people fall in love is because of the joys of love - the happiness, the excitement, and the rapture. The singer asks, "Why do birds sing so gay? And lovers await the break of day? Why do they fall in love?" The song suggests that people fall in love because they want to experience the ecstatic highs of emotional connectedness. However, the lyrics also acknowledge the risks that come with love - the possibility of heartbreak, the uncertainty, and the vulnerability. As the chorus indicates, the singer knows "of a fool...for that fool is me" - suggesting that the singer too has experienced the pain of falling in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah, oh wah
Vocalization expressing emotional confusion and wonder.


Why do fools fall in love?
Questioning the universal phenomenon of foolish love.


Why do birds sing so gay?
Rhetorical question linking the melodies of lovebirds to human romance.


And lovers await the break of day
Knowing that love is strong enough to withstand the passing of time.


Why do they fall in love?
Repeating the main question with a lingering sense of amazement.


Why does the rain fall from above?
Comparing the inevitability of downpour to the desire for love.


Love is a losing game
Admitting the risk of getting hurt when romantically involved.


Love can be a shame
Recognizing that love can also bring shame and disappointment.


I know of a fool
Admitting to being someone who has fallen victim to foolish love.


You see, for that fool is me
Confessing to being lost in the love game and acknowledging it.


Tell me why, why, why
Reiterating the desperation to understand the reasons behind falling in love.


Why do birds sing so gay?
Repeating the rhetorical question as a reminder of the joy found in love's songs.


And lovers await the break of day?
Repeating the inquiry into why people are willing to endure the wait for true love.


Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
Expressing the physical sensations of being in love.


Before I know it will reach defeat!
Fearing that the initial excitement of love may eventually lead to heartbreak.


Tell me why, why, why
Concluding with the same question, echoing the confusion and intrigue surrounding the concept of love.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON

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@mba2191

Driving down Empire Bay with this on...........

@chernovbrichtofen4767

That’s where I heard this song also with italiano

@s.stveracek11

Classic song for mafia 2

@rxwest3244

Omfg. I was just thinking that from when i played mafia 2

@VEKTOR_87

Mafia 2 baby

@TVJake-uy5lt

A man of culture I see

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@samuelcreed2758

My taste in music brought me here.

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a very good taste!!!

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samuel creed øenmm

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samuel creed *old age

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