A Fool In Love
Ike Turner & Tina Turner Lyrics
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Won't somebody please, please tell me what's wrong
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
He's got me smilin' when I should be ashamed
Got me laughing when my heart is in pain
Oh no, I must be a fool
But I'll do anything you ask me to
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
Without my man I don't wanna live
You think I'm lying but I'm telling you like it is
He's got my nose open and that's no lie
And I, I'm gonna keep him satisfied
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
A wave of action speaks louder than words
The truest thing that I ever heard
I trust my man and all that he do
And I, and I'll do anything he wants me to do
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
You know you love him, you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
The song ‘A Fool in Love’ by Ike & Tina Turner is an emotional journey of a woman deeply in love with a man, despite being treated poorly by him. The song opens with the woman expressing her confusion about the state of her mind and asking for someone to tell her what is wrong. Then, the song’s chorus, ‘You're just a fool, you know you're in love, you've got to face it to live in this world,’ emphasizes that the woman’s love for her man is strong and that she must accept the reality of her feelings to move on in her life. The song further explains that relationships come with ups and downs, but one must take the good and bad along the way and that love is not always logical.
The lyrics reveal that the woman’s love for her man is powerful and that she cannot help herself from being in love with him. She acknowledges that he is not as good to her as he should be, which confuses her. Despite this, she continues to smile and makes excuses for him. The lyrics, ‘He’s got me smilin' when I should be ashamed, got me laughing when my heart is in pain. Oh no, I must be a fool, but I'll do anything you ask me to,’ depict the extent of her devotion to him.
Overall, the song ‘A Fool in Love’ is an exploration of the complexities of love and the internal struggles one often faces when in a romantic relationship. It reveals the lengths to which someone in love can go and the compromises they must make to stay in a relationship, despite its challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa...There's something on my mind
I am troubled and need someone to talk to.
Won't somebody please, please tell me what's wrong
I need help understanding what is causing me distress.
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You are in a state of infatuation and not thinking rationally.
You've got to face it to live in this world
You need to come to terms with your emotions in order to function in society.
You take the good along with the bad
There are positives and negatives to any relationship.
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad
Emotions can vary widely in a romantic relationship.
You know you love him, you can't understand
Despite any flaws, you cannot help but love your partner.
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
It is hard to comprehend why someone you love can sometimes mistreat you.
He's got me smilin' when I should be ashamed
Even when you feel you should be upset, your partner can influence your emotions positively.
Got me laughing when my heart is in pain
Your partner can distract you from emotional pain through humor and happiness.
Oh no, I must be a fool
Realizing the irrational nature of your emotions can make you feel foolish.
But I'll do anything you ask me to
You are willing to do whatever it takes to make the relationship work.
Without my man I don't wanna live
Your partner is vital to your happiness and well-being.
You think I'm lying but I'm telling you like it is
You are being truthful about the importance of your partner to your life.
He's got my nose open and that's no lie
Your partner has a strong hold on your heart and emotions.
And I, I'm gonna keep him satisfied
You are dedicated to making your partner happy and meeting their needs.
A wave of action speaks louder than words
Your partner's actions are more significant than their words.
The truest thing that I ever heard
Your partner's actions are the most truthful expression of their feelings.
I trust my man and all that he do
You have faith in your partner and their actions.
And I, and I'll do anything he wants me to do
You are committed to making your partner happy and meeting their desires.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: IKE TURNER
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Aine Bingham
There's something on my mind
Won't somebody please, please tell me what's wrong
You're just a fool you know you're in love (what you say?)
You've got to face it to live in this world
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad (one more time)
You know you love him you can't understand (tell me about it)
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
Now listen
He's got me smiling when I should be ashamed
Got me laughing when my heart is in pain
Oh-oh no, I must be a fool
'Cause I do anything he wants me to, now how come?
You're just a fool you know you're in love (tell one more time)
You've got to face it to live in this world (hey-hey-hey-hey-hey)
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad (one more time)
You know you love him you can't understand
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
Now listen
Without the man, I don't wanna live
You think I'm lying but I'm telling you like it is
He's got my nose open and that's no lie
And I, I'm gonna keep him satisfied, now how come?
You're just a fool you know you're in love (tell me one more time)
You've got to face it to live in this world (but oh, how come?)
You take the good along with the bad (tell me how come)
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad (one more time)
You know you love him you can't understand (tell me about it)
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man
Ah, listen
Ways of action speaks louder than words
The truest sound that I ever heard
I trust the man and all that he do
And I'll do anything he wants me to, now how come?
You're just a fool you know you're in love (tell me one more time)
You've got to face it to live in this world (hey-hey-hey-hey-hey)
You take the good along with the bad (hey-hey-hey)
Sometimes you're happy and sometimes you're sad (tell me one more time)
You know you love him you can't understand (tell me about it)
Why he treats you like he do when he's such a good man (tell me)
Doo, doo, doo, doo (tell me one more time)
Doo, doo, doo, doo (hey-hey-hey-hey)
Doo, doo, doo, doo (hey-hey-hey)
Doo, doo, doo, doo (tell me one more time)
Doo, doo, doo, doo
Doo, doo, doo
kimma508
No one could have played Tina Turner better than Angela Bassett. She was brilliant!
Chris Davis
kimma508 time helped pick her 4 the role
Mark Ortega
She's amazing love her
Color Purple
Absolutely no one!!
Rosalind Williams
Angela Bassett was the absolute best choice.
Glory Mosby Floyd
Yes, she most definitely was
The Hair Lounge
THIS WOMAN STILL DESERVES AN OSCAR FOR THIS PERFORMANCE IM STILL MAD ❤❤
Uppity🦄
TIL THIS DAY! TIL THIS DAY!!!!
LAURA BROWN
Same! She was ripped off by not getting an Oscar!
Chris Davis
Her not winning was the crime of the century