You don't fool me
Queen Lyrics


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Oh oh

You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me

You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me

Da da da da dah
Da da da dah
Da da dah ah

You don't fool me those pretty eyes
That sexy smile you don't fool me, uh
You don't rule me you're no surprise
You're telling lies hey, you don't fool me
Mmm, mama said be careful of that girl
Mama said you know that she's no good
Mama said be cool, don't you be no fool
Yup bup ba ba ba ba da da da dah
You don't fool me
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, she'll take you (you don't fool me) break you (you don't fool me) and break you
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules

Baby you don't fool me, yeah

You don't fool me, you don't have to say 'don't mind'
You don't have to teach me things I know
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Oh (fool you) oh (rule you) she'll take you (take you)
And break you (break you) yeah

Mama said be cool
Mama said she'll take you for a fool
She'll take you and break you
Ba ba ba ba ba bah bah bah da da dah dah dah

Na na na na nah
Na na na nah
Na na nah ah
You don't fool me (na na na na nah)
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah

(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah




(You don't fool me) na na na nah
You don't fool me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Queen's song You Don't Fool Me suggest a warning to a potential lover who is not what they seem to be. The repeated refrain of "You don't fool me" serves as the song's title and is indicative of the band's strong belief in telling the truth, as opposed to lying or deceit. The song is essentially a commentary on the consequences of trusting someone who isn't trustworthy.


As the song progresses, the lyrics include quotes from Mama advising to be wary of the girl in question, saying things like "be careful of that girl," "she's no good," and "she'll take you for a fool." Despite the warning, the singer of the song seems to be unable to resist the girl's allure, with the lyrics saying "sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules." As a result, the song is both a cautionary tale of love and power dynamics as it is an assertion of the human ability to see through deception.


Overall, You Don't Fool Me is a powerful message of being true to oneself and trusting one's instincts. The lyrics call for authenticity and honesty in an often inauthentic world, suggesting that we must always be true to ourselves and be weary of those who try to fool us.


Line by Line Meaning

You don't fool me, you don't fool me
I see through your façade and I am not deceived by it


You don't rule me you're no surprise
You have no power over me and your actions are predictable and unremarkable


Mama said be careful of that girl
My mother warned me about the dangers of interacting with people like you


You don't fool me, she'll take you (you don't fool me) break you (you don't fool me) and break you
I know that interacting with you will lead to my harm and I refuse to be taken advantage of


Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Your deceptive tactics will eventually catch up to you and you will be at the mercy of those you've crossed


You don't have to teach me things I know
I am wise to your tricks and do not need you to explain them to me.


Mama said be cool
My mother advised me to remain calm and collected when dealing with people like you


She'll take you and break you
You will be used and harmed by her actions


You don't fool me
I am not fooled by your behavior or tactics




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Deacon, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Roger Taylor

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