What A Fool Believes
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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The sentimental fool don't see
Tryin' hard to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life
She musters a smile
For his nostalgic tale
Never coming near what he wanted to say
Only to realized
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As she rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
And nothing at all keeps sending him
Somewhere back in her long ago
Where he can still believe
There's a place in her life
Someday, somewhere, she will return
She had a place in his life
He never made her think twice
As she rises to her apology
Anybody else would surely know
He's watching her go
But what a fool believes he sees
No wise man has the power to reason away
What seems to be
Is always better than nothing
There's nothing at all
But what a fool believes he sees
The lyrics to Kenny Loggins’s song “What A Fool Believes” narrate a poignant story about a man and a woman who have a shared history that has long since ended. The man “came from somewhere back in her long ago,” suggesting that the two of them had a romantic past. However, the woman has moved on, and the man is stuck in his memories of their time together. He tries to recreate what once was but does not come close to what he wanted to say. The woman, in contrast, is polite but not receptive, and she apologizes as she walks away from him.
The chorus emphasizes the man’s perspective, asserting that “what seems to be is always better than nothing.” Despite his fond memories of the past, the man is not able to see the reality of the situation. He believes that the woman still has a place in her life for him and that she will likely return to him one day. However, no wise man can reason away what seems to be, and reality is that the woman has moved on.
Overall, the song highlights the human tendency to hold onto idealized versions of the past in the face of reality. The man in the song ignores the fact that the woman has moved on, and his illusions about their relationship prevent him from accepting reality and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
He came from somewhere back in her long ago
He is recalling a past memory that she may no longer remember
The sentimental fool don't see
He is blinded by his emotions and can't see the reality of the situation
Tryin' hard to recreate
He is attempting to bring back something from the past that may not be possible to recreate
What had yet to be created once in her life
He is trying to create something that never existed in the first place
She musters a smile
She puts on a fake smile to accommodate his unrealistic expectations
For his nostalgic tale
She listens to his story from the past out of respect for his feelings
Never coming near what he wanted to say
He can't express his true thoughts or feelings
Only to realize
He eventually understands the reality of the situation
It never really was
What he was pursuing didn't exist in reality
She had a place in his life
She was important to him at one point in his life
He never made her think twice
He never gave her a reason to doubt his intentions or actions
As she rises to her apology
She apologizes for not being able to fulfill his unrealistic expectations
Anybody else would surely know
Anyone else could see the reality of the situation
He's watching her go
He is seeing her leave and fade away from his life
But what a fool believes he sees
Despite the reality of the situation, he continues to believe in his own misguided perceptions
No wise man has the power to reason away
It's difficult to convince someone who is blinded by their emotions to see reality
What seems to be
What he perceives to be reality
Is always better than nothing
Even if what he perceives is not real, it's better than having nothing at all
And nothing at all keeps sending him
The lack of reality keeps him searching for something that never existed
Somewhere back in her long ago
He keeps searching for something that existed in the past
Where he can still believe
He continues to cling to his unrealistic expectations
There's a place in her life
He believes that there is still room for him in her life
Someday, somewhere, she will return
He holds onto the hope that she will return to him someday
There's nothing at all
In reality, there is nothing to hold onto
But what a fool believes he sees
He continues to hold onto his unrealistic beliefs despite the bleak reality
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenny Loggins, Michael McDonald
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@chrispearson5933
In my 63 years on this planet, this is quite possibly the finest piece of music I have ever heard. The end.
@disgruntleddem9106
You might want to get out more.
@User-ut1sb
Take it easy…it’s a soulful pop number
@chrispearson5933
@@disgruntleddem9106 Thanks for the advice, have a nice life
@charlessmith3386
you might want to listen to it again, and again, and again,.....until you get it.@@disgruntleddem9106
@jasonpotts6490
lol
@manestage5403
Everybody on that stage did what needed to be done that day. A literal perfect performance.
@dianekoopmann171
Two good looking singers and a great song.
@larryrogers3391
FACTS!!
@tiltedvetproductions2333
Yes!!