Fools Rush In
Ray Eberle Lyrics
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I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ah, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!
The lyrics in Ray Eberle's song "Fools Rush In" tell the story of a person who previously thought that romance was a game for fools and not for them. However, after meeting someone special, they are now throwing caution to the wind and taking a chance on love. The lyrics describe the feeling of being so in love that one is willing to ignore any potential danger or risks that may be present.
The song's most famous line, "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread," comes from Alexander Pope's "An Essay on Criticism." It is a warning against taking unnecessary risks, but in the context of the song, it suggests that the person is so in love that they are willing to ignore the potential dangers.
The lyrics also play on the idea that wise men never fall in love, as they are too cautious and analytical. The singer of the song sees falling in love as a risk worth taking, despite the potential for heartbreak.
The song has been covered by many artists, including Elvis Presley, who had a hit with it in 1960. It has been used in numerous films and TV shows, including the 1997 romantic comedy "Fools Rush In," which takes its title from the song.
Line by Line Meaning
"Romance is a game for fools"
I used to say
I used to believe that romance was unwise and foolish.
A game I thought I'd never play
I previously believed that I would never engage in romance.
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
I previously admitted that I believed romance was foolish, but I did so with amusement.
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Upon meeting you, I have abandoned my previous beliefs and taken a chance on love.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
It is reckless to pursue love, but I cannot help myself from pursuing it with great passion.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
There is certainly a risk in pursuing this romance, but I am willing to take the chance if it means the possibility of love.
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
It is true that wise people avoid risks, but they are therefore never able to experience the joys and potential heartbreaks of love.
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Upon meeting you, I felt like my life had begun anew. Please allow me to take the risk of pursuing love with you.
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!
Please allow me the opportunity to pursue love with you; I am willing to take the risk and see where it leads.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@td3993
Such a good version. Sinatra/Dorsey's version is fairly good, too. I wish I could find an instrumental version I heard long ago on the radio. It's slower, features staccato horns, and reeds that harmonize like Glenn Miller's band.
@brianhirleman8616
Danced to this with my almost Second Wife, a few times, haven't listened to it in awhile. Now I'm sitting here, smiling (remembering her in my arms), and tears rolling down. Damn, I miss her
@ratmaskedman7670
You can only hope to have one last dance with them in the star’s
@Marcel_Audubon
she dumped you?
@moviefiend44
@Marcel Audubon It sounds more like she died if you ask me, perhaps before they could get married.
@Marcel_Audubon
@@moviefiend44 could be. Never before in my life heard the phrase "my almost second wife"
@yolandaluzcastello2266
Yo nací bastante después de toda esta maravillosa movida. A finales de los setenta yo era aún adolescente y un día descubrí al gran Glenn. Me encantó desde entonces y me sigue encantando. Y esta canción sin saber por qué, la encuentro especialmente deliciosa....
@zoraidagarcia625
One of the LOVELIEST songs EVER!!! Thank you all, so very much!!!
@lennie1703
Heard this on "World on Fire", (BBC drama). Really lovely ❤. Thankyou for posting!
@paolopiccardo7054
the modulation is a masterpiece!