These Foolish Things
Rod Stewart Lyrics


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A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces
An airline ticket to romantic places
And still my heart has wings
These foolish things remind me of you

A tinkling piano in the next apartment
Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant
A fair ground's painted swings
These foolish things remind me of you

You came, you saw and you conquered me
When you did that to me
I knew somehow this had to be

The winds of March that make my heart a dancer
A telephone that rings, but who's to answer?
Oh, how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you

The scent of smoldering leaves, the wail of steamers
Two lovers on the street who walk like dreamers
Oh, how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you

How strange how sweet to find you still
These things are dear to me
They seem to bring you so near to me

The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations
Silk stockings thrown aside, dance invitations
Oh, how the ghost of you clings
These foolish things remind me of you




Remind me of you
Remind me of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rod Stewart's song These Foolish Things are a bittersweet reminder of a past love that lives on in memory. The song opens with the image of a cigarette bearing lipstick traces, followed by an airline ticket to romantic places. The singer reflects on the way these small things trigger memories of someone they once loved, saying that they still feel as though their heart has wings when they think of this person.


The lyrics continue with other memories, such as the sounds of a piano from a neighboring apartment and stumbling words that expressed feelings that were difficult to articulate. The singer then describes the way the winds of March make their heart dance and how a ringing telephone goes unanswered. Throughout the song, the singer reflects on the way that memories of this person continue to cling to them, despite the fact that they are no longer together.


The lyrics of These Foolish Things are full of images that are both sweet and melancholy, capturing the feeling of missing someone and reminiscing on a past love. They present a vivid picture of the way that small details can bring back powerful memories and emotions, even when time has passed.


Line by Line Meaning

A cigarette that bears a lipstick's traces
The lingering scent and taste of you that is left on the cigarette is a reminder of your presence in my life.


An airline ticket to romantic places
Traveling to romantic destinations together reminds me of the sweet memories we made.


And still my heart has wings
Even though we are apart, I still feel hope and the sense of freedom you brought into my life.


These foolish things remind me of you
The simple things that bring memories of you back to me are what many might call foolish, but they mean everything to me.


A tinkling piano in the next apartment
The sound of the piano next door reminds me of the times we spent listening to music together, and fills the present with nostalgia for the past.


Those stumbling words that told you what my heart meant
The difficulty I had expressing my love for you in words calls to mind the intensity of the emotions I felt for you.


A fair ground's painted swings
The playful, carefree joy that we shared while playing on the swings makes me smile, even now.


You came, you saw and you conquered me
From the moment you walked into my life, I knew I was yours- you had won my heart.


When you did that to me
I was overwhelmed by the depth of my feelings for you when you won me over, but I knew it was real.


I knew somehow this had to be
I felt that our love was something meant to be- it was inevitable.


The winds of March that make my heart a dancer
The springtime winds lift my spirits and make me feel alive, like our love did.


A telephone that rings, but who's to answer?
The unfulfilled expectation of hearing your voice again is a reminder of how much I miss you.


Oh, how the ghost of you clings
I can't shake the memory of you- you remain with me even though you're gone.


The scent of smoldering leaves, the wail of steamers
The autumn leaf burnings and the sound of trains passing through town are sensory triggers that evoke bittersweet memories of our time together.


Two lovers on the street who walk like dreamers
Seeing other couples strolling along the street filled with the same dreamy romance that we once shared rekindles my affection for you.


How strange how sweet to find you still
It's strange yet comforting to know that you still exist in my heart and mind, and that our love lingers on even now.


These things are dear to me
The memories of our time together may seem small and insignificant, but they are incredibly valuable and precious to me.


They seem to bring you so near to me
The recollection of our love and the emotions it evokes are so strong that I feel as if you're still here with me.


The sigh of midnight trains in empty stations
The mournful sigh of a train passing through an empty station can be both melancholic and comforting, bringing to mind the gentle sadness of our separation.


Silk stockings thrown aside, dance invitations
The promise of intimacy and the desire for physical connection that we shared is powerfully evoked by the sensuality of silk stockings and the invitation to dance.


Remind me of you
All of these seemingly trivial things remind me of the beauty of our love, and the incredible depth of feeling that we shared.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Harry Link, Holt Marvell, Jack Strachey

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Comments from YouTube:

Joe Enroughty

This is one of my favorite versions of this wonderful song.

Jack Woodrow

A great old standard lyrics to die for .they dont write em like that anymore ,pure sweet sophistication

Angela Macari

Sang this number at my wedding and it makes me emotional hearing it again. Love it!

Marin Mabel

Me encanta este hombre, sus letras, su voz, su orquestación, en fin todo!

Alcires Elias

SEM PALAVRAS ... PORQUE É SIMPLESMENTE MARAVILHOSO ....🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻🌹🌷

raul green

Esto es música, esto es arte, este es un cantante de primera.....Vamos Rod....viva la buena música.

Connie Goldhahn

I have the CD, it is great. I love every song. I will be 75 in December and I think the songs were from the 40s and early 50s. Beautiful. He made the songs that I loved in a great rendition. Love it.

Greg Boardman Band

The foolish things on the favorite list.

John Volkman

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maureen1938

Just love this singer and his wonderful music. Thank you for posting this yet another superb video

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