Famous Last Words Of A Fool
George Strait [乔治史崔特] Lyrics


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I told her I wouldn't miss her at all
As she walked through the door
I couldn't care less
If she didn't care anymore
And with tears in my eyes, I lied
I was glad we were through
As she drove away crying
At the famous last words of a fool

Famous last words of a fool
Famous last words of a fool
You won't break my heart
And I don't love you
Famous last words of a fool

The first night without her would be easy
I kept tellin' myself
Although I'm dyin' at the thought of her lyin'
Somewhere else
There'll be nothin' to it
I'll easily find someone new
As my breaking heart echoes
The famous last words of a fool

Famous last words of a fool
Famous last words of a fool
You won't break my heart
And I don't love you
Famous last words of a fool

You won't break my heart




And I don't love you
Famous last words of a fool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of George Strait's "Famous Last Words Of A Fool" tell the story of a man who tries to convince himself that he doesn't care about his lover leaving him, only to later realize that he was lying to himself. He tells her that he wouldn't miss her, and that he doesn't care if she doesn't care anymore. However, as she drives away crying, he realizes that he was just putting up a facade and that he still cares deeply for her. He even acknowledges that his earlier words were those of a fool. The man tries to convince himself that he'll easily find someone new and that the first night without her will be easy, but he inwardly struggles with the thought of her being with someone else.


The song speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves to avoid dealing with the pain. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we need to face the truth and acknowledge our feelings in order to move forward. The words of the song are heavy with emotion and are delivered with precision by Strait, who is known for his ability to convey the feeling of a song through his voice.


Line by Line Meaning

I told her I wouldn't miss her at all
I wanted to sound strong and unaffected by her leaving, so I told her that I wouldn't miss her at all.


As she walked through the door
This was the moment when she left, and I watched her walk out the door.


I couldn't care less
In reality, I cared deeply, but I wanted to hide my emotions and not show any vulnerability.


If she didn't care anymore
I was trying to convince myself that I didn't care because I thought she didn't care anymore either.


And with tears in my eyes, I lied
Even though I was in pain, I pretended that I was glad we were through and lied about my feelings to make it seem easier for both of us.


I was glad we were through
I was trying to convince myself that breaking up was the right thing to do and that I didn't need her in my life anymore.


As she drove away crying
Watching her drive away and realizing how much pain she was in made me feel guilty and regretful for my actions.


At the famous last words of a fool
I realized too late that my words were foolish and empty, and that I had lost someone I truly cared for.


The first night without her would be easy
I was trying to convince myself that moving on would be easy and that I wouldn't feel the pain of her absence.


I kept tellin' myself
I was trying to reassure myself and ease my anxiety about being alone without her.


Although I'm dyin' at the thought of her lyin'
In reality, I was struggling with the thought of her being with someone else and the pain of not having her by my side.


Somewhere else
The idea of her being with someone else in another place or setting was unbearable for me.


There'll be nothin' to it
I was trying to convince myself that finding a new love would be easy and that I would be able to move on quickly.


I'll easily find someone new
I was trying to convince myself that I would be able to replace her easily and find someone new to love.


As my breaking heart echoes
My heart was breaking apart, and the pain echoed within me, reminding me of how much I truly loved her.


You won't break my heart
I wanted to believe that I was strong enough not to let anyone break my heart and that I didn't need anyone to love me.


And I don't love you
In reality, I was deeply in love with her, but I was trying to convince myself that I didn't love her anymore and that I didn't need her in my life.


Famous last words of a fool
These were my famous last words because I realized too late that my actions and words were foolish and that I had lost someone I truly loved.




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Written by: DEAN DILLON, REX HUSTON

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