Fool to Cry
Moana Lyrics


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When I come home baby
And I've been working all night long
I put my daughter on my knee, and she say
Daddy what's wrong
I put my head on her shoulder
She whispers in my ear so sweet
You know what she says?
Daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

You know, I got a woman
And she lives in the poor part of town
And I go see her sometimes
And we make love, so fine
I put my head on her shoulder
She says, tell me all your troubles
You know what she says, she says
Daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

Daddy you're a fool to cry
Oh, I love you so much baby
Daddy you're a fool to cry
Daddy you're a fool to cry, yeah
She says, daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

She says, daddy you're a fool to cry
Daddy you're a fool to cry
Daddy you're a fool to cry
Daddy you're a fool to cry

Even my friends say to me sometimes
And make out like I don't understand them
You know what they say
They say, daddy you're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
You're a fool to cry
And it makes me wonder why

I'm a fool baby
I'm a fool baby
I'm a certified fool, now
I want to tell ya
Gotta tell ya, baby
I'm a fool baby
I'm a fool baby
Certified fool for ya, mama, come on
I'm a fool




I'm a fool
I'm a fool

Overall Meaning

The song “Fool to Cry” by Moana/Scubba is a melancholic song that tells the story of a man who is struggling emotionally. The lyrics begin with the singer coming home after a long day at work, and his daughter notices that something is wrong. She consoles him, and tells him he’s a fool to cry. Despite this, the man continues to struggle with his emotions and later turns to his lover for comfort, who also tells him he’s a fool to cry. Even his friends tell him he’s a fool for feeling the way he does. The repetition of the phrase “daddy you’re a fool to cry” throughout the song serves as a reminder that the man is not alone in his pain, but it also highlights how painful his emotions are to him.


The song seems to be about the pain of feeling vulnerable, weak and emotional. The man in the song is coping with his emotions by seeking comfort from his daughter, lover and friends, but he is unable to shake off his pain. The song is relatable in the sense that everyone has felt overwhelmed by emotion at some point in their life, and it’s a reminder that it’s okay to feel vulnerable and seek comfort from others. The song’s melancholic tone and lyrics create a vivid image of a man struggling with his emotions and seeking solace in his loved ones.


Line by Line Meaning

When I come home baby
After a long day of work, I return home to my loved ones.


And I've been working all night long
I have been working hard for an extended amount of time, possibly feeling exhausted and drained.


I put my daughter on my knee, and she say
My daughter sits on my lap and asks me what is wrong.


Daddy what's wrong
My daughter asks me what is bothering me.


I put my head on her shoulder
I rest my head on my daughter's shoulder to seek comfort.


She whispers in my ear so sweet
My daughter speaks to me in a gentle and kind tone.


You know what she says?
My daughter asks me if I know what she is about to say.


Daddy you're a fool to cry
My daughter tells me that crying is not necessary and that I am being foolish.


You're a fool to cry
My daughter reminds me that crying does not solve my problems.


And it makes me wonder why
I begin to question the reasons behind my crying and the effectiveness of my coping mechanisms.


You know, I got a woman
I have a significant other in my life.


And she lives in the poor part of town
My significant other does not live in an affluent area.


And I go see her sometimes
I visit my significant other occasionally.


And we make love, so fine
My significant other and I have a deep and intimate connection.


She says, tell me all your troubles
My significant other encourages me to open up to her and share my problems.


Daddy you're a fool to cry
My significant other agrees with my daughter and tells me not to cry.


Daddy you're a fool to cry, yeah
Both my daughter and significant other believe that crying is not the solution.


Even my friends say to me sometimes
My friends also express their concern for my constant crying.


And make out like I don't understand them
I pretend not to understand their concern.


They say, daddy you're a fool to cry
My friends agree with my daughter and significant other and tell me not to cry.


You're a fool to cry
My friends reiterate that crying is not the solution to my problems.


I'm a fool baby
I acknowledge that I am behaving foolishly.


I'm a certified fool, now
I am aware that my behavior is irrational and illogical.


Certified fool for ya, mama, come on
I am acting foolishly due to the love I have for my significant other.


I'm a fool
I continue to act in a foolish manner, despite my loved ones' advice.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger

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