White began performing when she was a child, singing in a gospel group with her parents and brother. The group, called the White Family Singers, sang at local church and community gathering. After a while, the children began working pop music into the act, most notably Elvis Presley. As a teenager, Lari sang show tunes at talent contests and sang with a local rock & roll band. She earned a scholarship to the University of Miami, where she studied vocals and music engineering. After a while, she began writing her own songs, singing in local clubs at night and taking professional singing jobs. Upon graduating from college, she travelled around the United States, looking at various local music scenes. In 1988, she decided to move to Nashville and try to become a professional.
Later in 1988, she appeared on the Nashville Network's You Can Be a Star and won the first prize. The award led to a record contract with Capitol. Before the end of the year, she had released a single on Capitol, "Flying Above the Rain," which became a regional hit in the South but failed to break into the big time. Later that same year, she joined Ronnie Milsap's publishing house and began taking acting lessons. For the next few years, White continued in this vein, choosing to hone her talent, sing in local dinner theaters and wait for another break. That break arrived in 1991, after an ASCAP showcase revived interest in her talents. Following the showcase, Rodney Crowell asked her to sing backup vocals in his live band. In 1992, White signed a record contract with RCA and Crowell produced her debut album, Lead Me Not, which was released the following year.
Lead Me Not received strong reviews and produced three minor hit singles: "What a Woman Wants," "Lead Me Not," and "Lay Around and Love You." Wishes, White's second album, became her breakthrough release, producing the Top Ten singles "That's My Baby," "Now I Know," and "That's How You Know (When You're in Love)." Don't Fence Me In, White's third album, wasn't quite as successful as its predecessor, but it continued her success. Stepping Stone followed in 1998. In 2004, after a lenghty hiatus that found the artist building her own home studio, White released the self-produced Green Eyed Soul on the UK based Mesmerizing Records.
Somebody's Fool
Lari White Lyrics
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I've got a closet full of sensible shoes
I keep my head never lose my cool
I'm well known for my practical ways
But ooh one of these days
I want to be somebody's fool
Laughing in the rain
Dancing in the dark
Crazy in love up to my heart
I want to be somebody's fool
Over the edge head over heels
Out of control how does that feel
Just for once in my logical life
Ooh I gotta know what it's like
I want to be somebody's fool
I want to be somebody's fool
Laughing in the rain
Dancing in the dark
Crazy in love up to my heart
I want to be somebody's fool
Laughing in the rain
Dancing in the dark
Crazy in love up to my heart
I want to be somebody's fool
I want to be somebody's fool
The song "Somebody's Fool" by Lari White is about a person who is known for being sensible and practical in everything they do. They have a closet full of sensible shoes and always keep their head to never lose their cool. However, beneath this practical exterior, there is a desire to break out of their routine and experience something wild and crazy. They want to let loose and be somebody's fool for once in their logical life. They desire to be swept off their feet and be head over heels in love, even if it means losing control and being crazy for a while.
The song portrays the longing for a new experience, and the desire to embrace spontaneity at least once in a lifetime. The singer of the song wishes to experience feelings of laughter, dancing and being swept off their feet. They don’t want to chase the usual rules and regulations of life but instead, they want to see life from a new perspective, which is much more colorful and adventurous.
Overall, "Somebody's Fool" talks about breaking free and living life to the fullest. It urges the listener to embrace a wild and spontaneous side, even if it means being somebody's fool for a little while.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a closet full of sensible shoes
I have always been practical in my choices, even down to the shoes I keep in my closet
I keep my head never lose my cool
I am level-headed and never let my emotions get the best of me
I'm well known for my practical ways
People often associate me with being practical and logical in my decision-making
But ooh one of these days
Despite my reputation for being practical, there is a part of me that desires something more adventurous
I want to be somebody's fool
I crave the experience of letting go and being carefree, even if it means being seen as foolish
Laughing in the rain
I want to experience the joy of finding humor in the simple things, even amidst adverse circumstances
Dancing in the dark
I desire the thrill of dancing without inhibition, without the influence of my practical side
Crazy in love up to my heart
I crave the all-consuming feeling of being in love, even if it means going against my usual practical tendencies
Over the edge head over heels
I want to experience the feeling of being completely overwhelmed by something, to the point of being unable to contain it
Out of control how does that feel
I long to let go of control and experience something more unpredictable and spontaneous
Just for once in my logical life
Even if it's just for a short time, I want to break away from my usual logical tendencies and let myself be irrational
I want to be somebody's fool
The desire to be carefree and let go overrides my need for practicality, even if it means being seen as foolish
Laughing in the rain
I want to experience the joy of finding humor in the simple things, even amidst adverse circumstances
Dancing in the dark
I desire the thrill of dancing without inhibition, without the influence of my practical side
Crazy in love up to my heart
I crave the all-consuming feeling of being in love, even if it means going against my usual practical tendencies
I want to be somebody's fool
The desire to be carefree and let go overrides my need for practicality, even if it means being seen as foolish
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