One of the most successful Latin crossover acts of the '80s, Miami Sound Ma… Read Full Bio ↴One of the most successful Latin crossover acts of the '80s, Miami Sound Machine was formed in 1975 as the Miami Latin Boys, by keyboardist Emile Estefan, Jr. Performing at a wedding shortly afterwards, the group was joined by guest vocalists Gloria Fajado and her cousin, Merci Navarro Murciano. The two singers impressed the band so much that they were invited to become members, and with their acceptance, the band was renamed Miami Sound Machine. After recording four all-Spanish albums released by CBS Discos, Miami Sound Machine broke through to a much larger audience with their first English album, Eyes of Innocence, in 1984. The album included the dance hit single "Dr. Beat." Their next album, 1986's Primitive Love, included the tune "Conga!," which became the first single to be simultaneously included on Billboard's pop, Latin, soul, and dance charts. Two other singles, "Bad Boy" and "Words Get in the Way," joined "Conga!" in the pop Top Ten that year, while several singles approached number one during 1987-88, all of which -- "1-2-3," "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You," "Anything for You," "Can't Stay Away From You" -- featured emerging star and lead vocalist Gloria Estefan with top billing.

Miami Sound Machine and Estefan were at their commercial peak when a semi-truck slammed into the back of their stopped tour bus on March 20, 1990. Estefan's back was so severely broken that her surgery required 400 stitches, and two titanium rods were placed along both sides of her spine. The setback inspired a new direction for Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. After a year-long hiatus, the group returned to the stage with a renewed enthusiasm for traditional Latin music. Their comeback album, Mi Tierra, featuring original tunes based on Cuban music of the '30s, '40s, and '50s, received a Grammy award as "best tropical Latin album of 1993." Its success was followed by the Grammy-winning album, Abriendo Puertas, two years later. The personnel of Miami Sound Machine shifted considerably during their time together; Murciano left in 1982 and original guitarist Wesley B. Wright and bassist Juan Marcos Avila left three years later. Estefan Jr. retired from active performing and serves as the group's manager, producer, and songwriter.

- source: AMG, Craig Harris

You Made A Fool Of Me
Miami Sound Machine Lyrics

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Sorry to hear
She wasn't all she seemed
That she made a fool of you
But while you were crying
You made a fool of me

Sorry to see
How blind someone can be

'Cause she never cared at all
Yet without even trying
You made a fool of me

[Chorus]
There is no way for me to hide
The pain inside
A love that fantasy kept alive
I seek the truth but cannot find
I need a way to justify
Why you made a fool of me

Sorry to know
Love was the perfect crime
Caring a waste of time
But while you were crying
You made a fool of me

[Chorus]

Sorry to know
Love was the perfect crime
Caring a waste of time
But while you were crying
You made a fool of me

Without even trying
You made a fool of me

Overall Meaning

"You Made A Fool Of Me" by Miami Sound Machine is a song about unrequited love and the pain of being fooled by someone you cared for deeply. The song tells the story of a woman who sympathizes with a man who has been deceived by a woman he loved. The woman feels sorry for the man, but at the same time, she feels like a fool herself because she had feelings for him too, despite the fact that he was not interested in her. She realizes that she had been a fool to hold onto these feelings, and that the man she loves had inadvertently made a fool of her.

The lyrics are very heartfelt and full of emotion, as the woman tries to come to terms with her feelings of hurt and confusion. The chorus of the song talks about the intense pain and difficulty in trying to find the truth when you are going through a situation like this. The woman talks about needing a way to justify why he made a fool of her, and how the pain of unrequited love is something that is impossible to hide.

The song beautifully captures the emotional turmoil that one goes through when dealing with unrequited love. It is a poignant tribute to the power of love and the difficulties that come with it. The lyrics, combined with the heartwarming melody, create a beautiful piece of music that is sure to bring people together and help them identify with the struggles of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Sorry to hear
I feel sympathy for what happened to you

She wasn't all she seemed
She was not the person you thought she was

That she made a fool of you
She tricked and humiliated you

But while you were crying
When you were upset

You made a fool of me
Your behavior caused me to feel foolish

Sorry to see
I am saddened by this

How blind someone can be
It is unbelievable how ignorant someone can be

'Cause she never cared at all
She did not care about you at all

Yet without even trying
Even without any effort from her part

You made a fool of me
Your behavior caused me to feel foolish

There is no way for me to hide
I cannot conceal my emotions