Ms. Dynamite was born and raised in Archway, London, England, to a Scottish mother and a Jamaican father. She grew up listening to reggae and hip hop music. Though she wanted to become a schoolteacher or social worker, her biggest aspiration was to be a musician. She is the eldest of eleven siblings, one of whom is a grime artist known as Akala.
While working at the radio station RAW FM, Ms. Dynamite was discovered by Richard Forbes at a West End club. After working briefly with the garage act So Solid Crew, she released her debut album, A Little Deeper, in 2002, which won Britain's prestigious Mercury Prize for Album of the Year for 2002.
2001
Foolish
Ms. Dynamite Lyrics
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LOVE (Makes me makes me)
LOVE
Made me do it
LOVE
Makes me foolish
LOVE
Made me do it
Makes me foolish
LOVE
Made me do it
LOVE
Makes me foolish
I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
Can I get through this?
I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this?
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
LOVE
It's a crazy thing
Still tryna buy that ring
Gotta get out the mess I'm in
LOVE
Yh I'm moving all mad
Miss my girl and I'm sad
Need the love that we had
Yh you're right I was foolish
Yh you're right I was dumb
Making moves out of fear
When I knew deep down you're the one
Yh I took it too serious
And it's jarring coz you're so fun
Everyday I look at your pictures
Can't believe it's really all done
Love so hard you're making me crazy
I can't deal if you're not my lady
Need you love and all your vibes daily
Done with the games and moving all shady
Miss all the nights we'd chill and get wavy
Lace on your skin to get my heart racy
Love how you flex you know you're so tasty
Gyal can move you know you're not lazy
L's for the late nights that we shared
O's for the only time that I cared
V's for the verses that I can't write
E's every time I held you at night
L's for the late nights that we shared
O's for the only time that I cared
V's for the verses that I can't write
E's every time I held you at night
I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
Can I get through this?
I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this?
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
And I wonder can I get through this
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
But that's the thing about love
The lyrics of "Foolish" by Ms. Dynamite revolve around the theme of love and the sometimes irrational, foolish behavior it can inspire. The chorus repeats the lines "LOVE makes me foolish, LOVE made me do it" several times, emphasizing the way love can make people act in ways that they might not otherwise. The song also touches on the pain that can come from a breakup, with the lyrics "Every day I look at your pictures, can't believe it's really all done."
Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges their own foolishness, but also tries to come to terms with it. They wonder if they can "get through this" - referring to the pain of heartbreak - and try to distract themselves from their sadness. Towards the end of the song, the lyrics reference the various aspects of a relationship that the singer misses, including late nights spent together and the warmth of being held at night.
Overall, "Foolish" is a heartfelt reflection on the ups and downs of romantic love, and the way it can inspire both intense joy and painful heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
LOVE (Makes me makes me)
Love has the power to influence and drive a person's actions
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Made me do it
Love can make a person act impulsively or make bad decisions
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Makes me foolish
Love can make a person act foolishly
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Made me do it
Love can make a person act impulsively or make bad decisions
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Makes me foolish
Love can make a person act foolishly
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Made me do it
Love can make a person act impulsively or make bad decisions
LOVE
Love is the central theme of the song
Makes me foolish
Love can make a person act foolishly
Yh I know sometimes that I'm foolish
The singer acknowledges that they can act foolishly at times, but it's because of their love
But that's the thing about love
Love can make a person act irrationally and foolishly
And I wonder can I get through this
The singer questions whether they can overcome their foolish behavior caused by love
Gotta take my mind of this stuff
The singer needs to distract themselves from their love-induced foolishness
I'm so I'm so I'm so foolish (I'm so foolish)
The singer is emphasizing their own foolish behavior due to love
Yh I'm moving all mad
The singer is acknowledging that they are acting irrational and crazy
Miss my girl and I'm sad
The singer misses the person they love and it's making them sad
Need the love that we had
The singer needs the love and connection that they once had with their partner
Yh you're right I was foolish
The singer admits that they were acting foolishly
Yh you're right I was dumb
The singer acknowledges that they were acting unintelligently
Making moves out of fear
The singer was acting impulsively due to fear of losing their partner's love
When I knew deep down you're the one
The singer realizes that their partner is the person they truly love
Yh I took it too serious
The singer admits that they took the situation too seriously
And it's jarring coz you're so fun
The situation is difficult because the singer still loves their partner and enjoys their company
Everyday I look at your pictures
The singer misses their partner and thinks about them often
Can't believe it's really all done
The singer can't come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over
Love so hard you're making me crazy
The intense love is causing the singer to act erratically
I can't deal if you're not my lady
The singer can't handle the thought of not being with their partner
Need you love and all your vibes daily
The singer needs their partner's love and positive energy every day
Done with the games and moving all shady
The singer is tired of the relationship games and wants to move forward honestly
Miss all the nights we'd chill and get wavy
The singer misses the fun times they had with their partner
Lace on your skin to get my heart racy
The sight of their partner's skin would quicken the singer's heartbeat
Love how you flex you know you're so tasty
The singer loves how their partner presents themselves and finds them irresistible
Gyal can move you know you're not lazy
The singer admires their partner's energy and motivation
L's for the late nights that we shared
The 'L' represents the late nights the singer shared with their partner
O's for the only time that I cared
The 'O' represents the only time the singer really cared about someone
V's for the verses that I can't write
The 'V' represents the song verses that the singer struggles to write without their partner's love
E's every time I held you at night
The 'E' represents the feeling the singer had every time they held their partner at night
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Written by: Jermaine Conteh
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