What Kind of Fool Am I
Sammy Davis Lyrics
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Who never fell in love
It seems that I'm the only one
That I have been thinking of
What kind of man is this?
An empty shell
A lonely cell in which
What kind of lips are these
That lied with every kiss
That whispered empty words of love
That left me alone like this
Why can't I fall in love
Like any other man
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am.
What kind of clown am I?
What do I know of life?
Why can't I cast away the mask of play
And live my life?
Why can't I fall in love
Till I don't give a damn
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am
The lyrics of Sammy Davis Jr.'s song "What Kind of Fool Am I" tell a story of a man who is struggling with loneliness and heartbreak, who has never experienced falling in love. The opening lines of the song express this frustration and wonder, asking what kind of person he must be to have never felt love like others have. He spends his days thinking of only himself, consumed by his own emotions.
The second verse delves deeper into his state of mind, describing the emptiness he feels inside. He is hollow and alone, living in a desolate world without love or companionship. The third verse highlights his inability to trust and love, as he has been hurt before by false promises of love. He wonders why he is unable to fall in love like others do.
The final verse focuses on his identity crisis, as he struggles to put on a mask of happiness and live his life to the fullest. He yearns to fall in love and be able to let go of all his fears and doubts, allowing himself to be vulnerable and happy. In the end, the lyrics evoke a feeling of hope, that someday the singer will be able to let go of his preconceptions and love fully like any other person.
Line by Line Meaning
What kind of fool am I
I am questioning myself about the kind of fool I am.
Who never fell in love
I have never experienced love and its feelings.
It seems that I'm the only one
It appears that I am the only one who thinks about myself.
That I have been thinking of
I have been solely thinking of myself.
What kind of man is this?
I am pondering over the kind of man I am.
An empty shell
I am hollow from the inside.
A lonely cell in which
I am trapped within my loneliness.
An empty heart must dwell
My heart is empty because I have not experienced love.
What kind of lips are these
I am questioning the honesty of my lips.
That lied with every kiss
I have been lying whenever I said 'I love you' with a kiss.
That whispered empty words of love
I have been speaking words of love that were hollow and meaningless.
That left me alone like this
My meaningless words of love left me alone and without love.
Why can't I fall in love
I am questioning my inability to experience love.
Like any other man
I wish to experience love like any normal person.
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am.
Experiencing love may help me realize and understand myself better.
What kind of clown am I?
I am questioning my own behavior and choices.
What do I know of life?
I feel like I lack understanding and experience in life.
Why can't I cast away the mask of play
I wish to remove the facade and be genuine with myself.
And live my life?
I desire to live a genuine life.
Till I don't give a damn
I want to experience love without any worries or doubts.
And maybe then I'll know what kind of fool I am
Experiencing true love may help me understand myself better.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music
Written by: Anthony Newley, Leslie Bricusse
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tonym362
I've lived in Vegas the last 50+ years & saw all the greats of the day, Frank, Dean, Elvis, Tony, Wayne, Sammy. Sammy was the ultimate entertainer, performer. He could do it all & he did it all.
@tanyaleigh
Wow!!!
@tanyaleigh
Chills! You were amazing, Sammy.
@navigatorjack6969
Boy do I miss this man. I miss him,Dean, Frank, Elvis,Aretha, and all the "REAL ENTERTAINERS"
@robertrothberg8678
Words can not describe,how great sammy davis jr.was.he was the greatest entertainer,that ever lived.
@raularaujo1329
Rap is better
@Scott_22
Had no idea he could sing this well. Truly unbelievable. Different class. The ending is spectacular
@stephaniestanley8041
So glad you appreciate the incredible he had. The ending was spectacular.
@ford6810
Oh yes, he could certainly sing. He was an entertainer he could sing, dance, act and more. He was truly one of a kind! Such a shame we don't have quality entertainers like this these days!
@awwyeahme2
Really ?