Fools Rush In
Jo Stafford 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?
Ahh, 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 Jo Stafford is a classic love song that explores the theme of taking risks and the consequences of following one's heart. In the first verse, Stafford sings that she used to consider romance as a game for fools, something she would never play. However, she changes her mind when she meets someone special who makes her throw caution to the wind. The next verse introduces the idea that fools rush in where angels fear to tread, indicating that blindly following one's heart can be dangerous. Despite acknowledging the potential danger, the singer continues to pursue the relationship because she believes that there is a chance for happiness. The final verse repeats the idea that wise men never fall in love, suggesting that true love requires taking risks and being foolish.
The lyrics of the song are simple yet powerful, conveying the message that sometimes it takes foolishness to find true love. The idea of taking risks and the consequences of those risks are explored throughout the song. The line "fools rush in where angels fear to tread" is a quote from Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Criticism," which means that foolish people are willing to attempt things that more sensible individuals would avoid. The song suggests that taking chances and following one's heart can lead to true happiness, but also that this happiness comes at a price.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
I used to believe that love was foolish and that I would never participate in it.
A game I thought I'd never play
I thought that romance was not worth my time and that it was an unintelligent and superficial endeavor.
Romance is a game for fools
I proclaimed once again that love was for those who were foolish and naive.
I said and grinned
I was proud of my belief and laughed at the idea of participating in love.
Then you passed by
But then I met you.
And here am I
Now I find myself.
Throwing caution to the wind
Taking a risk and allowing myself to fall in love.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People who act foolishly often do so in situations where those who are wiser would not dare.
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
I am risking everything and acting in spite of logic or reason because of my feelings for you.
Though I see the danger there
I understand the potential risk in pursuing this relationship.
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
But my love for you is worth the risk, and I am willing to pursue it at any cost.
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Foolish people are often tempted by things that wise people would never attempt.
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
But wise people are not capable of experiencing the intense emotions that come with falling in love, so they cannot fully understand the choices and risks that lovers take.
When we met, I felt my life begin
When I met you, I experienced a profound shift in my life, and everything felt different.
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
So I am asking you to take a chance and allow me into your heart, even if it might seem foolish.
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
I am urging you to be vulnerable and let me in, even though it might not be a wise choice.
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!
I am pleading with you to give me a chance, even though I might be acting foolishly in my pursuit of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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Mohamed Alaa
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
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
Vox Medica
Fools rush in where angels fear to thread
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.
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.
--- Instrumental ---
When we met I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in.
Vilma Thomas
solid...flawless voice...soothes the soul
Martha Evans
I really love the sweet voice of Jo Stafford.Her songs are all classic.
Bill R
Feels like I'm floating on a cloud when I hear Jo Stafford sing.
Alex Braun
best female singer of the big band era the queen of them all THE ONE AND ONLY JO STAFFORD
Gloria Chinea
Yes
Tea and Muffins
Perfect vocal control. A masterclass.
Volons Lune
So an angel sings her angelic song...
there will be nothing but magic
In front of this beautiful heavenly voice, i can't hold my tears anymore...
nogrits4me
I love Jo Stafford singing anything, because she could sing anything. I love the recording of this song by Anne Shelton. Look her up here on YouTube. In the meantime, Jo Stafford's version is a winner. Also, don't miss Miss Stafford's version of "Haunted Heart." Haunting.
Jonathan Rigsby
Jo Stafford's love songs were always so tender, so sweet, so delicate. They were about pure, unselfish love. So beautiful.
Kizer Vonzinger
Wow we need more music like this! I love it thanks for sharing :)