After leaving PWL in 1991, Jason starred in a revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Joseph & His Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat'. His version of the show's 'Any Dream Will Do' reached the UK #1 spot.
After numerous film and television projects Jason signed to Polydor Records and recorded a third album, "All Around The World", in 1993. This album was never released in his homeland Australia. The album was preceded by a UK Tour and 2 hit singles; "Mission Of Love" and a cover of "As Time Goes By". By the time the album was released, interest had dried up. The final single "All Around The World" was released in 1993.
Despite a high public profile, Donovan's star faded very quickly after his West End success. Indeed, for a brief period, Donovan was on the receiving end of open hostility from the same LGBT community which had supported his PWL era career after he sued a UK magazine for libel after it suggested - falsely - that Donovan may be homosexual.
Donovan is partnered with Angela Malloch, and they have two children together. He now works as the Heart.fm radio studios which broadcasts across the country
A Fool Such As I
Jason Donovan Lyrics
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Pardon me if I'm sentimental
When we say goodbye
Don't be angry with me should I cry
When you're gone yet I'll dream
A little dream as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool
Such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And then you say that we are through
'Cause I'm a fool, but I love you, dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Fool such as I
Fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool
Such as I am over you
You taught me how to love
And then you say that we are through
'Cause I'm a fool, but I love you, dear
Until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Fool such as I
The lyrics of "A Fool Such as I" by Jason Donovan are about a man who is struggling to accept the end of a relationship. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer apologizing for being sentimental and potentially crying when saying goodbye. Despite her leaving, he is still holding onto hope for the future and will dream of her. The chorus laments the fact that he is a fool for still being in love with someone who has left him, but he cannot help his feelings. The second verse reiterates these themes and continues to express his love for the person who has broken his heart.
The lyrics can be read as a reflection on the universal experience of heartbreak and the difficulty of moving on. Even when we know that a relationship is over, it can be hard to let go of our feelings for the other person. The repeated use of "fool" emphasizes the irrationality of love and the way it can make us act against our own best interests.
Line by Line Meaning
Fool such as I
I am a foolish person
Pardon me if I'm sentimental
Please forgive me if I am overly emotional
When we say goodbye
When we part ways
Don't be angry with me should I cry
Do not get upset if I start to cry
When you're gone yet I'll dream
Even after you leave, I will still dream about you
A little dream as years go by
I will hold onto the hope of being with you, even as time goes on
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there are people like me who act foolishly
Such as I am over you
I am foolishly in love with you
You taught me how to love
You showed me what it means to be in love
And then you say that we are through
And now you are telling me that our relationship is over
'Cause I'm a fool, but I love you, dear
I know I am foolish, but I still love you deeply
Until the day I die
Until the end of my life
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there are people like me who act foolishly
Fool such as I
I am a foolish person
Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there are people like me who act foolishly
Fool such as I
I am a foolish person
Writer(s): Trader Bill, Trader William Marvin
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.