Barnes was born… Read Full Bio ↴Jimmy Barnes (b. 1956) is an Australian rock singer.
Barnes was born James Dixon Swan on the 28th April 1956 in Glasgow, Scotland, and moved to Australia with his family when he was six years old.
He first came to public attention as the lead singer with popular Australian pub-rock band Cold Chisel, which he joined in 1973 and with whom he recorded seven albums between 1978 and 1983. When the band split up in 1983 he launched a solo career almost immediately; his first album, Bodyswerve, entered the Australian charts at number one. It was the first of a remarkable run of top charting albums for Barnes, as each of his first six solo albums entered the charts at number one, a feat that no other Australian artist is likely to match.
In 1986 Barnes recorded two singles with INXS, duetting with that band's singer Michael Hutchence on a cover of The Easybeats' "Good Times", and "Laying Down the Law", which was co-written by Barnes with INXS members Andrew Farriss and Hutchence. "Good Times" was used as the theme song for the Australia Made series of concerts that toured the country in the summer of 1986-1987. Both songs later appeared on the soundtrack of the 1980s teen vampire film The Lost Boys.
Following Hutchence's death in 1997, Barnes appeared live on stage with INXS at shows throughout Australia between 1999 and 2001.
His album Double Happiness, released in July 2005, reaffirmed his popularity, entering the ARIAnet albums chart at number one, his seventh album to do so. Barnes was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame on the 23rd October 2005 for his solo career efforts. Coupled with Cold Chisel's previous induction, Barnes is the only artist to be entered into the Hall of Fame twice.
Barnes is also the father of singer David Campbell, who recently starred in the Australian production of the musical Sunset Boulevard, and was a contestant on the Australian television programme Dancing with the Stars. The two perform the duet "Wichita Lineman" on Double Happiness.
A Fool In Love
Jimmy Barnes Lyrics
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Won't somebody please, tell me what′s wrong?
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You′ve got to face it and let it explode
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you′re happy, sometimes you're sad
You know you love her, you can′t understand
She got me smiling, I should be ashamed
Got me laughin′ when my heart is in pain
Oh no, I must be a fool
'Cause I′ll do anything she asks me to
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
You′ve got to face it and let it explode
You take the good, along with the bad
Sometimes you′re happy, sometimes you're sad
You know you love her, you can′t understand
Why she treats you like she do, when you're such a good man
Without my woman, I don′t wanna live
You think I'm lyin′ but I tell you like it is
She got my nose open and that ain't no lie
I'm gonna try to keep her satisfied
You′re just a fool, you know you′re in love
You've got to face it and let it explode
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you′re happy, sometimes you're sad
You know you love her, you can′t understand
Why she treats you like she do, when you're such a good man
Well, wave of action speaks louder than words
That is the truest thing that I′ve ever heard
I trust my woman and all that she do
And I'll do anything she ask me to
You're just a fool, you know you′re in love
You′ve got to face it and let it explode
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy, sometimes you′re sad
You know you love her, you can't understand
Why she treats you like she do, when you′re such a good man
You're just a fool, you know you′re in love
You've got to face it and let it explode
You take the good along with the bad
Sometimes you're happy, sometimes you′re sad
You know you love her, you can′t understand
Why she treats you like she do, when you're such a good man
And I love my baby
I′m just a fool
The song "A Fool In Love" by Jimmy Barnes is about a person who realizes that they are in love but is having trouble understanding why their love interest treats them poorly. The song follows the singer's journey as they come to realize that love can be both happy and sad, but ultimately worth it. The lyrics express the singer's confusion and sadness as they struggle with their emotions.
The chorus 'You're just a fool, you know you're in love, you've got to face it and let it explode' highlights the idea that sometimes love can be overwhelming and bewildering, but it's essential to confront those emotions unapologetically. The song encourages listeners to take the good with the bad and to trust their partner, even if that trust is challenging.
In conclusion, the song 'A Fool In Love' is a powerful expression of the complexities of love. It's a reminder that love can be painful and difficult, but ultimately, it's worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, there's something on my mind
The singer has something weighing heavily on their mind and wants someone to address it.
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
Being in love sometimes makes you do things that others may perceive as foolish.
You've got to face it and let it explode
Acknowledging and embracing the love you have for someone will lead to positive changes.
You take the good along with the bad
Being in a relationship means accepting both the good and bad aspects that come with it.
Sometimes you're happy, sometimes you're sad
Relationships go through ups and downs, a range of emotions is normal.
You know you love her, you can't understand
Despite how the other person is treating the singer, they cannot help but love them.
Why she treats you like she do, when you're such a good man
The singer wonders why they are being mistreated despite being a good person.
Without my woman, I don't wanna live
The artist cannot imagine their life without their partner.
She got my nose open and that ain't no lie
The artist is deeply infatuated with their partner.
You're just a fool, you know you're in love
Being in love can make you feel foolish at times.
Well, wave of action speaks louder than words
People's actions are more important than their words.
I trust my woman and all that she do
The artist has complete faith in their partner and their actions.
And I'll do anything she ask me to
The singer is willing to do anything to make their partner happy.
And I love my baby
The singer is deeply in love with their partner.
I'm just a fool
The singer acknowledges that they may seem foolish for being so deeply in love.
Writer(s): Ike Turner
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