Foolin'
JMSN Lyrics


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Whoa
Yeah-yeah
Oh, whoa-ho
Yeah-yeah, yeah
You′re everything I want, yeah
It's something that you got, oh
And i just want to make you stay
Keep you here right next to me, yeah
You know you turn me on, ah
It′s a feeling I can't fight, oh no-no
(So let's make it easy) no
(So simple and easy)
The world is calling me but
(I′d rather stay with you tonight)
You know I′ll stay with you tonight
(I'll never leave your side)
And I′ll never leave your side, yeah
(You know this could not feel more right)
You know this could not feel more right
(So let's just take our time)
So let′s just take our time
See, theres no foolin' around
(As the days come and go)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There′s no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
I′m tryna figure out, yeah
(I'm tryna figure out, yeah)
This thing that they call time
But it just slips away from me
Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Of how i feel inside
But I can′t help this feeling
This small and simple feeling
The world is calling me but
I'd rather stay with you tonight
You know I'll rather stay with you
(Than ever leave your side) yeah
You know this could not feel more right
So let′s just take our time
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
See, theres no foolin′ around
(As the days come and go)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There's no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
I′m tryna figure out, yeah
(I′m tryna figure out, yeah)
This thing that they call time
But it just slips away from me
Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Of how i feel inside
But I can't help this feeling
This small and simple feeling
The world is calling me but
I′d rather stay with you tonight
You know I'll rather stay with you
(Than ever leave your side) yeah
You know this could not feel more right
So let′s just take our time
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
See, theres no foolin' around
(As the days come and go)
You know there′s no foolin' around
Theres no foolin'
You know theres no foolin′
There′s no foolin around
(And as we both start to grow)
You know there's no foolin′ around
Theres no foolin'
Even if no one agrees
And it′s just you and me
I want you (yeah)
Even if no one agrees
And it's just you and me
I want you (yeah)
You light up my world
You′re my favorite girl you know it's true
(You know it's true, yeah)
You light up my world




You′re my favorite girl you know it′s true
(You know it's true, yeah)

Overall Meaning

The song "Foolin'" by JMSN is a soulful R&B track that is about his desire to be with someone who he feels makes him complete. The song is a declaration of his love for this person and his desire to be with them despite the distractions of the world around him. The person he is singing to is everything he wants, and he wants to keep them next to him. It is evident through the lyrics that he is infatuated with this person, and he turns a blind eye to the reasonable doubt he should be considering. He is firmly rooted in his desire to be with this person and is not interested in playing games. The chorus of the song is, "There's no fooling around. As the days come and go. There's no foolin' around." This line speaks of his commitment to this person and his willingness to be serious with them.


The theme of the song is love and the sacrifices one makes for it. The singer is willing to ignore the practical implications of his desires to be with this person because it is the most important thing to him. The song is a testament to his desire for something real, meaningful, and sincere. JMSN's vocals are emotive and soulful, which adds to the overall vibe of the song. The lyrics are simple, yet they are impactful, and they show that JMSN is not afraid to be vulnerable.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa
Expression of surprise and/or excitement


Yeah-yeah
Expression of agreement and/or excitement


Oh, whoa-ho
Expressive exclamation indicating a strong emotional response


Yeah-yeah, yeah
Repeating expression of agreement and/or excitement


You′re everything I want, yeah
You possess every quality I desire and I am in agreement


It's something that you got, oh
You have a special quality that entices me


And i just want to make you stay
I desire for you to remain here with me


Keep you here right next to me, yeah
I wish for you to remain in close physical proximity to me


You know you turn me on, ah
You are aware that you excite and arouse me


It′s a feeling I can't fight, oh no-no
It is an emotion that I cannot resist or ignore


(So let's make it easy) no
Suggestion to simplify and make it easier followed by a negation


(So simple and easy)
Suggestion to simplify and make it easier


The world is calling me but
I am being summoned by external obligations and duties


(I′d rather stay with you tonight)
Expressing a preference to remain in your presence during the current night


You know I′ll stay with you tonight
I have communicated to you that I will remain in your presence during the current night


(I'll never leave your side)
Pledge to remain in close proximity to you indefinitely


And I′ll never leave your side, yeah
I promise to remain in close proximity to you indefinitely


(You know this could not feel more right)
Affirmation that the current situation feels right and proper


You know this could not feel more right
I express that the current situation feels entirely correct and accurate


(So let's just take our time)
Suggestion to take things slowly and deliberately


So let′s just take our time
Requesting to proceed at a measured pace


See, theres no foolin' around
There is no time for acting irresponsibly


(As the days come and go)
While time passes day by day


You know there′s no foolin' around
You understand that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility


Theres no foolin'
Emphatic agreement that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility


You know theres no foolin′
I communicate to you that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility


There′s no foolin around
There is no time or reason to act irresponsibly


(And as we both start to grow)
As we mature and develop together


You know there's no foolin′ around
You understand that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility


Theres no foolin'
Emphatic agreement that there is no room for carelessness or irresponsibility


I′m tryna figure out, yeah
I am attempting to determine or understand


(I'm tryna figure out, yeah)
Repetition of a previous statement that I am attempting to determine or understand


This thing that they call time
The abstract and intangible concept of time


But it just slips away from me
It easily and quickly escapes my grasp


Whenever you are next to me, yeah-yeah
Whenever you are close to me and interacting with me


Now the reasonable doubt, yeah
Now I pause to consider a rational doubt or skepticism


(Reasonable doubt, yeah)
Repetition of a previous statement regarding reasonable doubt or skepticism


Of how i feel inside
Doubts regarding my own internal emotional state


But I can′t help this feeling
I cannot resist or ignore this emotion


This small and simple feeling
This emotion is uncomplicated and straightforward


Even if no one agrees
Despite any disagreement from others


And it′s just you and me
In the absence of anyone else, it is only you and me


I want you (yeah)
Expressing a desire to be close to you


You light up my world
You brighten my existence and bring me happiness


You′re my favorite girl you know it's true
You are the person I hold most dear and you are aware of it


(You know it's true, yeah)
Reiteration that this statement is accurate and sincere




Writer(s): Christian Andrew Berishaj

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Comments from YouTube:

Syne Onez

Your artistry is advanced past this time man. People are sleeping on this, it's sad. Amazing music!

Pac

This needs more views! the chords, the bridge, the vocals, the passion!

maya

this man can write love songs.

aaronsmyth

I tell all of my homies about your music man. This is seriously such good shit. I vibe this hard.

Cody Watkins

Somebody give this man a Grammy.

Carolines Craft Adventures

Phenomenal, just like his other stuff:)

Галина Кузнецова

Чудесно что в моей жизни появился такой прекрасный человек.. пусть даже виртуально .. зато в одном доме -Земля! Удивительный и неординарный... Простой и ни когда не оставляющий к себе равнодушным :) слушаю его бесконечно

Love Star

such a classic

Jaryd Lapointe

I keep coming back to this video through the years. This man is the GOAT

drecckk

its insane how underrated this song is. Happy to see his success with his new music though!

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