A Floridian of Cuban descent, Raul Malo is an American singer and songwrite… Read Full Bio ↴A Floridian of Cuban descent, Raul Malo is an American singer and songwriter. Currently pursuing a solo career, he participated in Los Super Seven (a Latin American supergroup) and was the lead singer of The Mavericks.

His music reflects his interest and love for a variety of music including Latin music, country, blues, jazz and vintage rock and roll.

He started playing bass guitar while in high school and was a member of a small band playing the high school dance circuit. That band was known alternately as The Boys, The Tom Boys, and The Basics with Malo sharing vocal duties with guitarist, Tommy Anthony. In 1990, he became the vocalist for the four-man band, The Mavericks, for whom he penned most of the songs. In the vein of his singing idol Roy Orbison, Malo's soaring tenor voice helped the band create a unique blend of traditional Country music and 1950's Rock 'n' Roll. Evolving to an eclectic blend of Latin rhythms, classic country, jazz, pop and western swing, the Mavericks became one of the top American bands of the 1990s. They were voted by the Academy of Country Music, "Top Vocal Group and "Top New Vocal Group" in 1994. They were voted "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association in 1995. On the same year, they won a Grammy for "Best Country Performance by a Group or Duo" for the song "Here Comes the Rain" from the album "Music For All Occasions".In 1996, they won again "Vocal Group of the Year" by the Country Music Association. . And on the same year, in London, England, they were awarded " Best Live Performance By a Group", " Best Vocal Performance by an Artist"," Best Vocal Group of the Year" and " Best International Touring Artist of the Year" by CMA- Europe. In Ireland, 1996, they won " Best Group of the Year" by the Irish Country Music Association.

A Fool Such As I
Raul Malo Lyrics

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Now and then there's a fool such as I

Pardon me, if I'm sentimental when we say goodbye
Don't be angry with me, should I cry?
When you're gone yet I dream a little dream as years go by
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you

You taught me how to love and now you say that we are through
I'm a fool, but I love you dear until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
You taught me how to love and now you say that we are through
I'm a fool but I love you, dear, until the day I die
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Now and then there's a fool such as I

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raul Malo's song "A Fool Such As I" describe the emotional turmoil of a person who has been left by their lover, yet they still hold on to some hope that they might be reunited. The lyrics also acknowledge the foolishness of continuing to hold on to love for someone who has moved on. The repeated refrain of "now and then there's a fool such as I" serves as a reminder that the singer is not alone in feeling this way and that many others have been in the same position.

The first verse is addressed to the singer's former lover, expressing their sentimentality and asking for forgiveness if they become emotional during the goodbye. They acknowledge that they may still cry even after the person is gone, and they hold on to a dream of reconciliation. The second verse further emphasizes the singer's love for their ex-partner and their inability to let go of those feelings, despite knowing that it may be foolish to do so.

Overall, "A Fool Such As I" is a poignant exploration of the complex emotions that arise from a relationship that has ended but still holds a powerful grip on the heartstrings.

Line by Line Meaning

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Occasionally, there exists a person with foolish tendencies such as myself.

Pardon me, if I'm sentimental when we say goodbye
Excuse me for being emotional when we bid farewell.

Don't be angry with me, should I cry?
Please don't be upset if I shed tears.

When you're gone yet I dream a little dream as years go by
Even after you've departed, I continue to dream about you over the passing years.

Now and then there's a fool such as I am over you
From time to time, I am foolish enough to remain in love with you.

You taught me how to love and now you say that we are through
You taught me how to love, but you now claim that our relationship has ended.

I'm a fool, but I love you dear until the day I die
I may be foolish, but I will continue to love you until the end of my days.

Now and then there's a fool such as I
Once in a while, there exists an individual with my level of foolishness.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Marvin Trader

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