He has previously taught musical improvisation at the University of Louisville. In 2013, Aebersold was selected as a "Jazz Master" by the NEA.
Fools Rush In
Jamey Aebersold 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!!
The song "Fools Rush In" by Jamey Aebersold talks about how the singer used to believe that romance is a game for fools and that he would never play it. However, when he saw his love interest, he decided to throw caution to the wind and take a chance on love. The singer acknowledges the danger that comes with rushing into love blindly, but he doesn't care because there's a chance for him to be with the one he loves.
The chorus of the song, "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread," is a famous line from Alexander Pope's poem "An Essay on Criticism." It refers to the idea that inexperienced people often take risks without considering the potential consequences. The singer acknowledges that wise men never fall in love, but he believes that his love interest is worth it. He feels that his life began when he met her and wants her to open up her heart to him.
Overall, the song demonstrates the power of love to inspire people to take risks and how it can change someone's outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
I believed that the pursuit of love was a foolish endeavor
A game I thought I'd never play
I never expected to fall in love
Romance is a game for fools
I continued to state my belief that love was foolish
I said and grinned
I spoke these words with a smirk, indicating my superiority to those who pursued romance
Then you passed by
I saw you and my perspective began to change
And here am I throwing caution to the wind
Despite my reservations, I am taking a risk and pursuing love
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People who lack caution will take risks even when the outcome is uncertain
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
I am pursuing my feelings for you even though I know it is not a wise decision
Though I see the danger there
I am aware of the risks involved in this pursuit
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Despite the potential harm, I am willing to take a chance on love
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Those who lack wisdom will take risks that more cautious people avoid
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
People who are too cautious to pursue love will never know what they are missing
When we met, I felt my life begin
Meeting you changed everything for me and brought meaning to my life
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Please give me a chance to pursue my feelings for you
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
I am eager to pursue a relationship with you
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
I am enthusiastic and persistent in my pursuit of love
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
I am hopeful that you will allow me to pursue a romantic relationship with you
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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