Shelby Lynne (born Shelby Lynn Moorer, October 22, 1968, Quantico, Virginia… Read Full Bio ↴Shelby Lynne (born Shelby Lynn Moorer, October 22, 1968, Quantico, Virginia) is an American singer, songwriter and actress.

Lynne's first recording for Epic was a duet with George Jones, "If I Could Bottle This Up", which became a top-50 hit in 1988. In 2000 she won a Grammy award for "Best New Artist", despite the fact that she had been recording and releasing records for more than ten years

With Tears, Lies, and Alibis the follow-up to 2008's Just A Little Lovin' and the first release on her own label, Everso Records, Shelby Lynne affirms her position as a visionary, iconoclastic artist who deftly weaves country, soul, rock, blues, pop and folk influences to forge her own unique style. Like Identity Crisis (2003) and Suit Yourself (2005), this sparse, unguarded collection was produced by Lynne, who evokes a live-in-the-studio vibe from a stellar group of musicians. Born in Quantico, VA, she grew up in Jackson, AL and headed to Nashville at an early age. At 18, Lynne s demos landed her an appearance on TNN s Nashville Now series, which led to a Top 50 duet ( "If I Could Bottle This Up" ) with George Jones and a record deal. Following the release of the critically acclaimed I Am Shelby Lynne in 2000, she won the GRAMMY® for Best New Artist. She made her acting debut in 2005, playing Johnny Cash's mother in the Fox Searchlight motion picture Walk the Line.

Like A Fool
Shelby Lynne Lyrics

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I never knew
I never do
How love controls me
Seeing you
The first time
You gotta hold'a me

But like a fool

A fool in love
There's always bliss and happiness
Love is blind
But I will see
Like a fool
Like a fool

I get confused
Don't know what to do
Over you
I get so used
Black and blue
You do too

But like a fool
A fool in love
There's always bliss and happiness
Love is blind
But I will see
Like a fool
Like a fool

Like all the other clouds
That hide behind the frowns
Makeup can't conceal
My eyes
My love for you can't tell a lie
Without you I would die
I'd fall on my knees if you'd stay

But like a fool
A fool in love
There's always bliss and happiness
Love is blind
But I will see
Like a fool
Like a fool

Like a fool
Like a fool

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shelby Lynne's song "Like A Fool" speaks about the all-consuming nature of love and how it can make someone feel both blissful and helpless. The singer admits she never realized how much love controlled her until the moment she laid eyes on her lover for the first time. The phrase "gotta hold'a me" suggests that the attraction was immediate and intense. The singer admits to feeling confused and unsure of how to act when around her lover. She describes herself as being "black and blue" which could denote a mix of emotions that leave her feeling battered and bruised. However, she is still willing to fall on her knees and beg them to stay.

Line by Line Meaning

I never knew
I am ignorant about the ways of love

I never do
I never seem to understand love

How love controls me
Love has a powerful hold over me

Seeing you
The moment I saw you

The first time
Our initial encounter

You gotta hold'a me
You captivated me from the start

But like a fool
Despite the consequences, I act foolishly in regards to love

A fool in love
My emotions are unintelligent when it comes to love

There's always bliss and happiness
Love brings forth intense positive emotions

Love is blind
Love can make me blind to the reality of the situation

But I will see
Despite the blindness, eventually I will come to understand