Fools
Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius Lyrics
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Fools
Never learn
You play with fire
You're gonna get burned.
[Helen:]
You
We play with love
We're gonna get burned.
[Both:]
Fools
That's what we are
Fools
We've gone too far, I know but then.
Love
You come to me
Your eyes on fire
You're tempting me
Love
Knows no bounds
Beggar or King
It'll bring you down.
Fools
Find out some how
Fools
We get stung now I know but then
Love
This I know
Fool I may be
I can't let you go.
Love
This I know
Fool I may be
I can't let go
Fools.
Fools.
Fools.
Fools...
The lyrics to Jim Ed Brown & Helen Cornelius's song Fools is about the danger of falling in love when one doesn't know the outcome. Jim sings about the consequences of playing with fire, while Helen sings about the danger of playing with love - both agreeing that they are fools. They both recognize that love knows no bounds and that it can bring anyone down, whether a beggar or a king. Yet, despite the warning signs, they cannot let go of each other.
The lyrics of the song convey a message of the emotional struggle that they have to deal with - the fear of heartbreak and the pain of holding onto something that is ultimately destructive. The chorus is a reminder of the paradox of love that while foolish, it is overpowering and worth holding onto. This song is a nod to the fact that love can make you do foolish things, and you often get hurt in the process.
Line by Line Meaning
Fools
People who act foolishly
Never learn
Don't learn from their mistakes
You play with fire
Engage in risky behavior
You're gonna get burned
Suffer consequences for your actions
You and I are fools
Both of us act foolishly
We play with love
Engage in risky behavior with our emotions
We're gonna get burned
Suffer consequences for our actions
Fools, that's what we are
We both act foolishly
Fools, we've gone too far
We've taken things too far
Love, you come to me
You express your feelings for me
Your eyes on fire
Your eyes show intense emotion
You're tempting me
You're enticing me to reciprocate
Love, knows no bounds
Love is limitless
Beggar or king, it'll bring you down
Love can affect anyone in a negative way
Fools, find out some how
We'll figure out how to stop acting foolishly
Fools, we get stung now I know but then
We're feeling the consequences now, but we'll soon forget and repeat our mistakes
Love, this I know
I'm aware of the power of love
Fool I may be, I can't let you go
Even though I'm acting foolishly, I can't end my relationship with you
Love, this I know
I'm aware of the power of love
Fool I may be, I can't let go
Even though I'm acting foolishly, I can't end my relationship with you
Fools
People who act foolishly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY DUNCAN
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