Baby I'm a Fool
Gardot Melody Lyrics
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Only just a little game to you?
All the time I felt you gave your heart
I thought that I would do the same for you
Tell the truth, I think I should have
Seen it coming from a mile away
When the words you say are
If I gave a thought to fascination
I would know it wasn't right to care
Logic doesn't seem to mind that
I am fascinated by the love affair
Still my heart would benefit from
A little tenderness from time to time, but never mind
'Cause baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall in love
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm, mm-mm
Mm-mm-mm
Yeah
Baby, I should hold on just a moment
And be sure it's not for vanity
Look me in the eye and tell me
Love is never based upon insanity, yeah
Even when my heart is beating
Hurry up the moment's fleeting
Kiss me now, don't ask me how
'Cause baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall
Baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall
And I would never tell if you became a fool and fell in love
In Melody Gardot's "Baby I'm a Fool," the singer speaks of a relationship where they feel they have given their heart to someone who only saw it as a game. The singer admits that they should have seen the signs that the other person was not serious about the relationship. However, the singer is still fascinated by the love affair and wishes for a little tenderness from time to time. The chorus repeats, "Baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall in love," emphasizing the singer's naivety and willingness to dive into love without hesitation.
The lyrics of "Baby I'm a Fool" convey a sense of vulnerability and insecurity in love. The singer's willingness to fall in love despite potential risks could be interpreted as admirable or foolish. The line, "Logic doesn't seem to mind that I am fascinated by the love affair," highlights the irrationality of love and how it can lead us to behave in ways that defy reason.
The song also touches upon the importance of communication in relationships. The singer urges their partner to look them in the eye and tell them that love is not based on insanity. The line, "Kiss me now, don't ask me how," could also suggest that sometimes words are not enough, and actions speak louder than words.
Overall, "Baby I'm a Fool" is a poignant and emotional ballad about the complexities of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
How was I to know that this was always
I had no idea that to you it was just a game all along.
Only just a little game to you?
You saw this as a small, insignificant thing?
All the time I felt you gave your heart
I truly believed that you were giving me your heart.
I thought that I would do the same for you
I wanted to give you my heart in return.
Tell the truth, I think I should have
Honestly, I probably should have seen this coming earlier.
Seen it coming from a mile away
It was pretty obvious from a distance.
When the words you say are
Especially when the things you say are...
Baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall in love?
You call yourself a fool, but think it's cool to fall in love?
If I gave a thought to fascination
If I had really thought about it,
I would know it wasn't right to care
I would have realized that caring was not the right thing to do.
Logic doesn't seem to mind that
Despite that, logic doesn't seem to be bothered by the situation.
I am fascinated by the love affair
I can't help being fascinated by the ways of love.
Still my heart would benefit from
However, my heart would really appreciate...
A little tenderness from time to time, but never mind
Some affection once in a while, but it's not important.
'Cause baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall in love
You keep telling yourself that you're just a silly person who likes to fall in love.
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm-mm, mm-mm
-
Mm-mm-mm
-
Yeah
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Baby, I should hold on just a moment
Perhaps I should pause for a second and think about this.
And be sure it's not for vanity
To make sure that I'm not doing this for selfish reasons.
Look me in the eye and tell me
Stare at me and assure me that...
Love is never based upon insanity, yeah
Love is never crazy, right?
Even when my heart is beating
Even if my heart is racing,
Hurry up the moment's fleeting
We need to act fast because time is running out.
Kiss me now, don't ask me how
Just give me a kiss, without any questions.
'Cause baby, I'm a fool who thinks it's cool to fall
Because, like you said before, I'm just a silly person who likes to fall in love.
And I would never tell if you became a fool and fell in love
And even if you fell in love and became like me, I wouldn't judge you.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melody Gardot
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Baby I'm A Fool
How was I to know that this was always only just a little game to you?
All the time I felt you gave your heart I thought that I would do the same for you,
Tell the truth I think I should have seen it coming from a mile away,
When the words you say are: “Baby I’m a fool who thinks it’s cool to fall in love”
If I gave a thought to fascination I would know it wasn’t right to care,
Logic doesn’t seem to mind that I am fascinated by a love affair
Still my heart would benefit from a little tenderness from time to time,
but never mind, ‘Cause Baby I’m a fool who thinks it’s cool to fall in love.
Baby I should hold on just a moment and be sure it’s not for vanity,
Look me in the eye and tell me love is never based upon insanity,
Even when my heart is beating, hurry up the moment's fleeting,
Kiss me now, don’t ask me how,
'Cause baby I’m a fool who thinks it’s cool to fall,
Baby I’m a fool who thinks it’s cool to fall,
And I would never tell if you became a fool and fell in Love.
@timoraymo
How she’s not as big as Adele or Winehouse I have no idea. Her voice is simply magical.
@mrsymor
I'm so glad I recently discovered Melody Gardot's music
@franciscopartida4167
Welcome and settle in. Definitely one of the most elegant voices of this generation and really has feeling when she sings without belting to hit the climax.
Her albums progressively show maturation and growth both lyrically and musically to the point that "Baby, I'm a Fool", as beautiful as it is, becomes less and less of a standout track.
@elizabethp2382
Love this woman's music. Real uplifting and timeless.
@hodahamed2821
Same here!
@nephthys7924
That's cause yall didn't pay attention to late night vh1 music 😌😁
@AnmaryMagicalA
me too lovely this new voice and new discovered music Melody mystic songer can you know C'est Magnifique from too Melody gardot?
@dint1997
Melody and I have decided you're all invited to our upcoming wedding!
@stan4now
I don't think so. I'm the schmuck in line ahead of you with thousands ahead of us.
btw No Cuts
@simonkohli107
LOL have you woken up yet?