If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody
The Angels Lyrics


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If you got to make a fool of somebody
If you got to make a fool of someone
Do you really gotta hurt me
I'm the one that'll worry
[Repeat]

Daytime nitetime
Anytime at all
I'll be there waiting
Anytime you call
Just to be near you
You know




That anywhere I'll go
How could you hurt me so

Overall Meaning

In the verses of this song, The Angels express the feelings of someone who is being mistreated or taken advantage of by their partner. The plea "If you got to make a fool of somebody, if you got to make a fool of someone" captures the sense of betrayal and hurt that the person feels in their relationship. They are questioning why they are being treated in such a way, and expressing their pain at being made a fool of by their partner. The repetition of this line emphasizes the desperation and confusion that the person is experiencing.


The lyrics then continue to express the emotional impact of the mistreatment, with the poignant question, "Do you really gotta hurt me, I'm the one that'll worry." This line highlights the devastation and vulnerability of the person who is being hurt by their partner's actions. They are not just physically hurt, but emotionally wounded as well, feeling anxious and distressed about the situation. The lyrics emphasize the toll that this mistreatment is taking on the person's mental and emotional well-being.


The mention of "Daytime nitetime, Anytime at all" suggests that the mistreatment is ongoing and pervasive, affecting the person's life at all hours of the day. Despite the pain they are experiencing, the person expresses their unwavering devotion and commitment to their partner, promising to always be there waiting and available whenever they are needed. This reveals the depth of the person's love and dedication, despite the hurt they are enduring.


The final lines of the song express a sense of betrayal and disbelief at the partner's actions, with the person questioning, "How could you hurt me so." This line encapsulates the heartache and confusion that the person is feeling, unable to understand why their partner would treat them in such a hurtful manner. The lyrics convey the emotional turmoil and inner struggle of someone who is being mistreated in a relationship, highlighting the pain and suffering that can result from betrayal and unkindness.


Line by Line Meaning

If you got to make a fool of somebody
In the event that you feel compelled to deceive or humiliate someone


If you got to make a fool of someone
If you find it necessary to play tricks or mock another person


Do you really gotta hurt me
Are you truly determined to cause me pain


I'm the one that'll worry
I am the individual who will be affected by your actions


Daytime nitetime
During the day or night


Anytime at all
At any given moment


I'll be there waiting
I will be patiently anticipating your call or arrival


Anytime you call
Regardless of the time you reach out to me


Just to be near you
Simply to be in close proximity to you


You know
You understand


That anywhere I'll go
That I am willing to go wherever you lead


How could you hurt me so
How could you inflict pain upon me in this manner




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rudy Clark

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Thanks Dan enjoyed listening.

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Awesome you enjoyed...thanks so much..Dan

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@danielburns987

this song went to #20 on the country charts in 1977!!!

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