The song was written by Jason Kay and Toby Smith. The song's title is a play on words, using a makeshift homonym for "Philosophy" to imply that the singer is a fool for love, as it were.
The song peaked at #14 on the UK Singles Chart. This song was also used in the credits for the unaired English pilot for Code Lyoko. The video features a man (Jay Kay), and his girlfriend (Heidi Klum), driving in a car, and having a party in a garden of Jay Kay's mansion with other women. The garden is also featured in the video for "Seven Days in Sunny June".
Love Foolosophy
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Honey, honey, looks like a superstar, yeah yeah
She' got a promise of love-struck fascination, ooh
What am I to do? How am I to know who you are?
When this love, foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that (I'm a love fool)
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
She shimmers like a California sunset
Lady lady, glitters but there's no gold
She carries sweetly infectious magic formulas
I'm so delirious, is she that serious?
Or is she bringing me on, I've been waiting so long
And this love, foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that (I'm a love fool)
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
I don't want the world I want you, yeah
I don't want the world I want you, you
I don't want the world I want you
I want you
I want you (I want you)
I want you
I want you (I want you)
Love, foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool (I'm a love fool)
My love it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool (I'm a love fool)
You're my love foolosophy
Don't you see it's killing me? Ooh?
You're my love foolosophy, yeah
Don't you see it's killing me? Oh
I'm a love fool
The lyrics to Jamiroquai's song "Love Foolosophy" tell a story of a man who is swept up in strong feelings of infatuation and attraction towards a woman who he sees as a superstar, shimmers like a California sunset and carries sweetly infectious magic formulas. He is confused about her true intentions and the nature of their relationship. He feels delirious and uncertain, questioning who she really is and what he means to her. The chorus repeats, with the man realizing that he is a love fool - someone who is hopelessly in love, despite the complications and potential heartbreak that it may bring.
The song explores the themes of love and illusion, with the man realizing that his previous beliefs and ideas about the woman were illusions that were shattered by the reality of the situation. He is tragically compelled to continue pursuing her, even though his love means nothing to her. The phrase "love foolosophy" echoes throughout the song, suggesting that the concept of love can often be a mysterious and complicated philosophy that is hard to understand.
Overall, "Love Foolosophy" is a fun and upbeat song that explores the complexities of love, infatuation, and attraction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a man who is caught up in a whirlwind of emotions and desires, unsure of how to proceed but unable to resist the pull of his love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, baby baby, I feel these sweet sensations, yeah
I am experiencing pleasurable feelings and emotions because of you
Honey, honey, looks like a superstar, yeah yeah
You appear to be a person of great success and popularity
She' got a promise of love-struck fascination, ooh
You offer the possibility of love and infatuation
What am I to do? How am I to know who you are?
I am unsure of how to proceed or understand who you truly are
When this love, foolosophy is killing
The confusing nature of this romantic situation is causing me emotional pain
Previous illusions that (I'm a love fool)
My previous beliefs about love have been shaken by this experience
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
The image of you that existed in my mind was not accurate and now I feel foolish for believing it
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
The lies you're telling seem convincing and truthful despite being false
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
The appeal of this situation is simultaneously heartbreaking and irresistible
My love, it means nothing to you
My affection and devotion do not hold significance for you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
Perhaps I am still prone to naive romanticism and irrational behavior
She shimmers like a California sunset
She radiates beauty and brightness like a sunset in California
Lady lady, glitters but there's no gold
You may appear glamorous and valuable, but upon closer inspection, there is no substance to your character or intentions
She carries sweetly infectious magic formulas
You possess an alluring charm and charisma that is captivating
I'm so delirious, is she that serious?
I am feeling excited and disoriented, wondering if you are truly invested in this romantic situation
Or is she bringing me on, I've been waiting so long
I am uncertain if you are being truthful and genuine, or if you are simply leading me on after a long period of waiting
I don't want the world I want you, yeah
I am not interested in any other people or things, I solely desire you
I want you
I desire you and need you in my life
You're my love foolosophy
You are the source of my romantic confusion and turmoil
Don't you see it's killing me? Ooh?
My emotional pain is a result of this complicated romantic situation with you, can't you see that?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jason Kay, Toby Smith
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Baby baby, I feel these sweet sensations
Honey honey, looks like a superstar
She' got a promise of love-struck fascination
What am I to do? how am I to know?
Who you are
And this love, fool, osophy is killing
Previous illusions that
I had in my mind about you
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and
My love it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
She shimmers like a California sunset
Lady lady, glitters but there's no gold
She carries sweetly infectious magic formulas
I'm so delirious, is she that serious?
Or is she bringing me on, I've been waiting so long
And this love, fool, osophy is killing
Previous illusions that
I had in my mind about you
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and
My love it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
I don't want the world I want you
I don't want the world I want you
I don't want the world I want you
And this love, fool, osophy is killing
Previous illusions that
I had in my mind about you
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and
My love it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
My love it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
You're my love foolosophy
Don't you see it's killing me
You're my love foolosophy
Don't you see it's killing me
I'm a love fool
@DamienMcGuinness
[Verse 1]
Baby, baby, feel these sweet sensations, yeah
Honey, honey, looks like a superstar, hey hey
She got a promise of lovestruck fascination, ooh
What am I to do? how am I to know who you are?
[Chorus]
When this love foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that (I'm a love fool)
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
[Verse 2]
She shimmers like a California sunset
Lady lady, glitters but there's no gold
She carries sweetly infectious magic formulas
I'm so delirious, is she that serious?
Or is she bringing me on? I've been waiting so long
[Chorus]
And this love foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that (I'm a love fool)
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool
[Bridge]
I don't want the world, I want you
Yeah, I don't want the world, I want you
Ooh, I don't want the world, I want you
I want you, I want you, I want you, I want you
[Chorus]
Love foolosophy is killing
Previous illusions that
I had in my mind about you (I'm a love fool)
Seems so true, all the lies you're telling
Tragically compelling and (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool (I'm a love fool)
My love, it means nothing to you
So maybe I'm still a love fool (I'm a love fool)
[Outro]
Feel my love philosophies (I'm a love fool)
Don't you see it's killing me? Oh (I'm a love fool)
Feel my love philosophies, yeah
Don't you see they're killing me? Ah
(I'm a love fool)
@jaybeematthewbacarro9001
Anyone here still listening to this in 2023? Man what a time to be alive. I first heard this from the ending of Garage Kids the short that ended up becoming Code Lyoko. I’m glad this still bops today.
@LGLFanTeam12
Yeay! Me too!
@chrisbanfield8772
Play his music all the time, I worked on one of his cars few yes ago
@jaybeematthewbacarro9001
@@chrisbanfield8772 no way that’s awesome 🤩🤩🤩
@ekesa07632
My very frequent jam that is keeping me alive as I write my thesis. I am glad my parents introduced me to JK and the crew when I was a kid
@LazyLe0
Yes me 😂
@outcastFPS
This is the sound of a world that doesn't exist anymore. Early 2000's. But instead of being nostalgic it brings you back to that time.
@tamarabucan6795
Well said!
@silentsteps3602
This is the wonderful sound of an era and world that is coming back with a bang. A big bang. Until that time, I'm savouring the nostalgia of the future. It is good. Funky too!
@MrDeano-eu9rg
That's nostalgia mate