why do fools fall in love?
Jackson Sisters Lyrics
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Why do birds sing so gay
And lovers await the break of day
Why do they fall in love
Why does the rain fall from up above
Why do fools fall in love
Love is a losing game
Love can be a shame
I know of a fool you see
That fool is me
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do birds sing so gay
And lovers await the break of day
Why do they fall in love
Why does the rain fall from up above
Why do fools fall in love
Why do they fall in love
Why does my heart skip this crazy beat
Because it knows
It will reach defeat
Tell me why, tell me why
Why do fools fall in love?
The Jackson Sisters' "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" is a classic love song that explores the universal question of why people fall in love despite its potential heartbreak. The song begins with a series of rhetorical questions that attempt to understand the inexplicable nature of love. The opening line, "Why do birds sing so gay," suggests that love can bring a sense of joy and happiness that can be manifested in nature.
The song then shifts its focus to the concept of love as a losing game and a potential source of shame. The lyrics embody the idea that love can lead to vulnerability and ultimately lead to defeat. However, despite the potential risks of falling in love, the chorus repeatedly asks the question, "Why do they fall in love?" indicating the inevitability of love and its ability to draw people in despite its potential negative consequences. The final lines, "Why does my heart skip this crazy beat, Because it knows, It will reach defeat," encapsulate the all-consuming nature of love and the fear of its inevitable end.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do fools fall in love?
Questioning the reasons why people who lack good sense and judgment fall in love.
Why do birds sing so gay
Questioning the reasons why birds chirp in such a happy and cheerful way.
And lovers await the break of day
Asking why romantic partners anticipate the break of dawn.
Why do they fall in love
Questioning why people feel a strong affection for one another.
Why does the rain fall from up above
Asking why raindrops pour down from the clouds above.
Love is a losing game
Suggesting that love is a competition that ultimately results in sorrow or disappointment.
Love can be a shame
Claiming that love is sometimes associated with guilt or dishonor.
I know of a fool you see
Referring to oneself as a foolish person.
That fool is me
Admitting to being the foolish person.
Why does my heart skip this crazy beat
Asking why one's heart is beating so erratically.
Because it knows
Stating that the heart is aware of something.
It will reach defeat
Implying that the heart will ultimately lose the battle.
Tell me why, tell me why
Asking for an explanation.
Why do fools fall in love?
Repeating the first line, which questions why unintelligent individuals experience romantic attraction.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON
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