Fools Rush In
Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen, November 22, 1921 – October 5,… Read Full Bio ↴Rodney Dangerfield (born Jacob Rodney Cohen, November 22, 1921 – October 5, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian and actor, known for the catchphrase "I don't get no respect!" and his monologues on that theme. He is also remembered for his 1980s film roles, especially in Easy Money, Caddyshack, and Back to School. He began writing jokes at the age of 15, and started performing before he was 20. He took his act to the road for ten years, adopting the stage name Jack Roy. His first run at comedy was to no avail. Rodney Dangerfield married Joyce Indig, in 1949 and had two children: Brian and Melanie. During the 1950s Rodney was an aluminum siding salesman, living in New Jersey. The comedian made another attempt at stand up comedy, this time as Rodney Dangerfield. In 1961 Rodney divorced from his wife. When he appeared on "The Ed Sullivan Show" ("Toast of the Town" (1948)), Rodney Dangerfield made Ed Sullivan laugh. Few people ever provoked any kind of reaction out of the legendary Ed Sullivan. Dangerfield had the image of a lovable disgruntled everyman type that became a hit all across nightclubs in the 1960s. Dangerfield also made many appearances on the "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) and "The Dean Martin Show" (1965) in the 1970s. Rodney Dangerfield snatched a minor supporting part in the movie The Projectionist (1971), in 1971. By the mid 1970s he had cemented his image as a comedian constantly tugging at his red tie, always proclaiming he gets no respect. His big break came with many appearances on "Saturday Night Live" (1975), bringing himself to a much wider audience and proving hysterical on many occasions. In 1980, Dangerfield became a cornerstone of American comedy with the classic Caddyshack (1980). Here, he played Al Czervik, a rich golfer who was a basically nice guy that was extremely outspoken and very obnoxious. His character was often unhappy with the rich snobbery he was around, and he takes on the rich people that are so snobby to him. The average guy that his character portrayed was an instant hit, and a formula that Dangerfield often stuck with. Also in 1980 Rodney came out with a popular comedy album, 'Rappin Rodney'. The album earned Dangerfield a Grammy for best comedy album. The next movie on Rodney's agenda was Easy Money (1983), a comedy that showed him as an insulting working class person that suddenly becomes a millionaire. The movie was also a big hit. Dangerfield became very sparse in his roles on TV and film about this time. The year 1986 saw the comedy Back to School (1986), his biggest film to date. The comedy was one of the first to gross over 100 million. In 1994 Dangerfield starred in his first dramatic role in the successful Oliver Stone film, Natural Born Killers (1994). He played an abusive father that drove one of the killers crazy. His part was critically acclaimed. In 1995 Dangerfield entered the world of cyberspace, becoming the first entertainer to have a website on the world wide web. In 1997 he starred in Meet Wally Sparks (1997), a political and talk show satire that was poorly received. In 2000, Dangerfield starred as the Devil in Little Nicky (2000). The movie was potentially a huge hit, but was a failure by most accounts. Dangerfield took a very small part, but was top billed in the direct to video The Godson (1998), and starred in the direct to video My 5 Wives (2000). But it has not been all smooth sailing for this comedian. In 1997 he admitted to a lifelong bout with depression, and on his 80th birthday had a mild heart attack. He has major fans from all kinds of people from all different backgrounds. Dangerfield had made a record 70 appearances on the "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962), and had discovered many struggling comedians, including Jerry Seinfeld, Jim Carrey, Roseanne, Robert Townsend, Sam Kinison and Tim Allen. The comedian owned a legendary nightclub in Manhattan called Dangerfield's. In the 1990s he made highly publicized appearances on "The Simpsons" (1989), "In Living Color" (1990), "Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist" (1995), "Home Improvement" (1991), "Suddenly Susan" (1996), among others. In 1993 he married Joan Child, a woman thirty years younger than him, and is a Mormon. He died on October 5, 2004 after falling into a coma following heart surgery.

Fools Rush In
Rodney Dangerfield Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

"Romance is a game for fools"
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!!

Overall Meaning

Rodney Dangerfield's song "Fools Rush In" is a love song about a man who always thought that romance was a game for fools that he would never play. However, he changes his mind when he sees the person who will become his love interest, and he throws caution to the wind. The song's chorus explains that fools rush in where angels fear to tread, and the man recognizes the danger of pursuing this romance but doesn't care because he sees a chance for love.


The verses describe the man's past reluctance to pursue romance, but when he meets the woman of his dreams, he cannot help but let himself fall in love with her. The pre-chorus describes the man's recognition of the danger in pursuing this love but notes that he doesn't care because he wants to take a chance on love with this person.


The chorus repeats the idea that fools rush in where wise men never go but notes that wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know? The man recognizes that he is a fool for rushing in where others may be hesitant, but he believes it's worth it because his life began when he met his partner. Ultimately, the song encourages the listener to open their heart and let a foolish lover in.


Overall, the song "Fools Rush In" is a classic love song that speaks to the idea of taking a chance on love even if it might seem foolish or dangerous. The lyrics are humorous, relatable, and catchy, making it a beloved tune for many.


Line by Line Meaning

Romance is a game for fools
I used to think that love and romance were silly games that I would never participate in.


A game I thought I'd never play
I believed that love was a game that I would never engage in or try my luck with.


Romance is a game for fools
I reaffirmed my initial belief that love and romance were foolish games that I should avoid playing.


I said and grinned
I humorously stated my cynical view of love with a sneaky grin on my face.


Then you passed by
But all that changed when I saw you, my love, walking by.


And here am I
Now, I find myself in a situation where I am ready to take risks and go against my original belief.


Throwing caution to the wind
I am letting go of all my inhibitions and taking a leap of faith by allowing myself to love you without any reservations.


Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Most people would be hesitant to take risks, but fools are foolish enough to rush headlong without thinking of the consequences.


And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
I am taking a risk by pursuing you despite the potential danger and heartbreak that may come my way.


Though I see the danger there
As realistic as I am about the potential hazards of this relationship, I am still willing to go for it.


If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Even if there is just a sliver of hope for love, I am willing to ignore the danger and the logic that suggests it's a fool's errand.


Fools rush in where wise men never go
Fools often take chances that wise men would never dream of taking, especially when it comes to love and relationships.


But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Wise people avoid getting their heart broken by never falling in love in the first place, but they never get to experience the bliss that comes with it either.


When we met, I felt my life begin
When I first met you, my love, my life was transformed, and my outlook on love and romance changed dramatically.


So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am asking you to take a chance on me and allow me to express my love without reservation or hesitation.


Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
All I want from you is to give me a chance to love you and make you happy, even if everyone else thinks it's a foolish move.


Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
I am not going to give up on you or my feelings for you, so the least you can do is open up your heart and let me in.


Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
Let me show you that I am not foolish for loving you and that we can create a love that is worth all the risks and potential heartbreak in the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS
Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Search results not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

Kevin Callaghan

Another great singer almost forgotten now. Check out his entire catalog and you will find many other great songs like this one!

Ivan Granger

A Rainy Night in Georgia, such a Classic, and Boll Wevil, a good song. He sure had a voice. Voices and class such as his, are sorely missing in today's, world.

Kevin Callaghan

@Ivan Granger I also love his duets with the great Dinah Washington.

Ivan Granger

Kevin Callaghan Sublime! They were perfect.

Ivan Granger

We had so many incredible voices from Heaven, to listen too. I just love Brooks, music. A rainy night in Georgia, will always be one of my life's important songs.

Mike Vallen

Legendary talent .

Darne young

Great artist and great song the 60 s were the best ❤️❤️

Carolyn Naumann

He was sooo good !

Sean Ryan

What an incredible voice Brook Benton had and so underrated. Check out his song called 'I Wanna Do Everything For You'. Very similar to Elvis' Don't Be Cruel'.

Rene LeClerc

The B-side of "It's Just A Matter Of Time" - "Hurtin' Inside" - was another Elvisy tune.

More Comments

More Versions