Fools Rush In
Gloria Cooper Lyrics
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I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
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
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ah, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
In this song, Gloria Cooper talks about how she used to believe that romance and love were only for fools until she met someone special who made her throw caution to the wind and take a chance on love. She reflects on how often people are afraid to take risks and fall in love, as it is a dangerous and uncertain emotion. She acknowledges that sometimes, it takes a foolish person to take that leap of faith and let themselves fall in love.
The chorus of the song highlights the phrase "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread," which means that reckless people will go into situations without considering the potential consequences. However, Gloria Cooper believes that love is worth the risk and that wise men never truly experience the beauty of love because they are too cautious. If there is a chance for love, she doesn't care about the danger involved, and she encourages her lover to open up their heart and let her in.
The song's message is clear - sometimes, it takes a foolish person to take a chance on love and let themselves experience something magical. Love can be dangerous, but it can also be one of the most rewarding emotions to experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
In the past, I believed that romance is a game played by those without sense or intelligence.
A game I thought I'd never play
I was convinced that I would never play such a foolish game.
Romance is a game for fools
Even seeing you, I sought to maintain my belief that romance is for the foolish.
I said and grinned
I spoke these words confidently, yet looked forward to the excitement of such a game.
Then you passed by
Upon seeing you, however, I realized that I could not resist falling into such a game.
And here am I
I find myself now playing the very game I once rejected.
Throwing caution to the wind
Despite the risks involved, I am choosing to let my heart lead me down this path of romance.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Typically, only foolish and rash individuals venture into potentially dangerous situations.
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Despite the potential dangers of entering into a romantic relationship with you, my feelings for you are overpowering my logical thinking.
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Logic and caution are taking a back seat to my desire to pursue a relationship with you, regardless of the potential consequences.
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Individuals who possess wisdom and discernment often avoid situations that may result in negative outcomes.
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Those who are wise may never experience the true emotions involved in falling in love, and thus, may not have the ability to perceive or understand the feelings of those who do.
When we met, I felt my life begin
Upon meeting you, I felt my existence take on a new meaning, fueled by the immense emotions associated with love.
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am asking you to take a chance on me, despite the fact that I may be acting impulsively and irrationally.
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
I am begging you to allow me the chance to prove my love and to create a new romantic connection with you.
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
I am confident in my emotions and am willing to take the risk involved in pursuing a romantic relationship with you.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHNNY MERCER, RUBE BLOOM
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