Why Do Fools Fall In Love Frankie Lymon The Teenagers 1956
Frankie Lymon the Teenagers Lyrics
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Ooooo wah, oooooo 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 up above?
Why do fools fall in love?
Love is a losing game,
Love can be a shame I
Know of a fool, you see,
For that fool is me!
Tell me 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 the rain fall from up above?
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do they fall in love?
Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
For I know it will reach defeat!
Tell me why, tell me why?
Why do fools fall in love?
The song "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by Frankie Lymon and The Teenagers presents a series of questions about love, its nature, and its consequences. These questions seek to understand why people fall in love even when it leads to heartbreak and disappointment. The song begins with the memorable chorus "Oooooo wah, ooooo wah, ooooo wah, ooooo wah, ooooo wah, ooooo wah, Why do fools fall in love?" which resonates a sense of frustration and confusion over the human inclination of falling in love.
The lyrics highlight the beauty and joy of love, as well as the pain and agony that comes with it. The verses are full of rhetorical questions that also suggest that love is unpredictable and irrational. Questions such as "Why do birds sing so gay?" and "Why does the rain fall from up above?" showcase the intensity of love that affects everything around us. The character speaking in the song acknowledges that they too are a "fool," as they cannot seem to escape the overwhelming emotions of falling in love.
Overall, "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" is a timeless classic that speaks to the universal experience of love, revealing the complexity of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooooo wah, oooooo wah, ooooo wah, oooooo wah,
Instrumental intro
Ooooo wah, oooooo wah, Why do fools fall in love
Asking the question that forms the basis of the song
Why do birds sing so gay
Asking a rhetorical question about the joyous and exuberant way in which birds sing
And lovers await the break of day?
Observing how lovers eagerly anticipate a new day to spend together
Why do they fall in love?
Asking another rhetorical question about why lovers can't resist falling in love
Why does the rain fall from up above?
Wondering why rain falls from the sky and creates a romantic setting
Why do fools fall in love?
Repeating the central question of the song
Why do they fall in love?
Repeating the rhetorical question about why people fall in love
Love is a losing game,
Declaring that love can be a risky and unwise pursuit
Love can be a shame
Suggesting that love can bring embarrassment and regret
I know of a fool, you see,
Admitting that the singer himself is a foolish lover
For that fool is me!
Confirming that the singer is the foolish lover mentioned earlier
Tell me why, tell me why?
Asking again for an explanation of why fools fall in love
Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
Wondering why the singer feels such strong and erratic emotions
For I know it will reach defeat!
Acknowledging that the singer expects the relationship to end in disappointment
Tell me why, tell me why?
Asking once more for an answer to the central question of the song
Why do fools fall in love?
Repeating the question that started it all
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@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
@samuelcreed2758
My taste in music brought me here.
@tsv2801
a very good taste!!!
@lissrensen9409
samuel creed øenmm
@StarLuna787
samuel creed *old age