You're Fooling You
The Dramatics Lyrics
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Huh, huh, no, well
Well, well, yeah, ah, ah, ah,
Acting needy,
Loving money being greedy
(Yeah, yeah)
Ooh, cheating
You've got me crying
Ooh, baby girl
And you're taking (taking)
Giving nothing but shaking
(Shaking, shaking, shaking ain't nothing shaking baby)
And you're faking (faking)
Your love,
My heart is breaking, oh, yeah
Now tell me who's fooling who
You ain't fooling me
You're fooling you
You're fooling you (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you (You're fooling you) ooh, ooh
Ah, you're skipping (ah you're moving)
All around me and you're scheming
You must think I'm dreaming
Ah you breaking,
You just just keep on shaking,
And you're lazy (just like Susan)
Don't do nothing, you must be crazy
If you think I'm gonna be slaving
(Slaving, slaving, slaving) huh
While you're playing
Ah tell me who's fooling who
You ain't fooling me
You're fooling you
You're fooling you (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you, hey, hey, hey, hey
You're acting needy
But you're kinda greedy
Ain't gonna be slaving
No, not while you're playing, oooh
(You might think I'm dreaming)
Tell, Tell me who's fooling who
You ain't fooling me, no
I'm fooling you
You're fooling you (Who's fooling who)
You're fooling you (You ain't fooling me)
You ain't fooling me (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you, you, yea baby
Who's fooling who
You ain't fooling me
You thought you had me
I'm fooling you
You're fooling you (Who's fooling who)
You're fooling you (You ain't fooling me)
You ain't fooling me (You're fooling you)
You ain't fooling me, me, yeah, yeah
Who's fooling who
You ain't fooling me
Nah, nah, naw, I'm fooling you
You're fooling you (Who's fooling who)
You're fooling you (You ain't fooling me)
You fooling you, (You're fooling you)
You're fooling you, you, you,''
The Dramatics's song "You're Fooling You" is a breakup song about a relationship where one person is being deceptive and manipulative while the other person is being used and hurt. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is needy, greedy, lying, cheating, and faking love for material gains such as money or attention. This person is taking everything and giving nothing in return, causing heartbreak and tears. The chorus repeatedly questions "who's fooling who" and tells the person that they are not fooling anyone but themselves.
The lyrics suggest that the person being addressed is trying to play games, but the other person is aware of their true intentions and is not going to be manipulated any longer. The use of repetition, call and response, and the changes in the tempo help intensify the emotional drama in the song. The lyrics are straightforward and powerful, making it easy for the listener to relate to the feelings expressed.
Overall, The Dramatics's "You're Fooling You" is a clear warning to anyone who's being mistreated in a relationship. It is an empowering anthem that reminds people to stay aware of their worth and not let people take advantage of them.
Line by Line Meaning
You ain't fooling me
I see through your deception and know the truth
Acting needy, loving money being greedy
You pretend to need me while your true focus is on wealth
And you're lying, ooh, cheating, you've got me crying
You are dishonest in your actions, causing me pain and tears
And you're taking (taking), giving nothing but shaking (shaking, shaking, shaking ain't nothing shaking baby)
You take from me without giving anything substantial in return
And you're faking (faking), your love, my heart is breaking, oh, yeah
Your professed love is fake, causing me emotional distress
Now tell me who's fooling who
Let's face the facts and consider who is being deceived
You're fooling you
Your actions are causing harm to yourself, despite your attempts to deceive others
You're fooling you (You're fooling you) ooh, ooh
You continue to deceive yourself, even though it's clear to everyone else
Ah, you're skipping (ah you're moving), all around me and you're scheming
You move around with ulterior motives and deceitful plans
You must think I'm dreaming, ah you breaking, you just just keep on shaking
You assume I am oblivious to your true intentions, but you continue to cause harm
And you're lazy (just like Susan), don't do nothing, you must be crazy
You are idle and unhelpful, while expecting others to do all the work
If you think I'm gonna be slaving (Slaving, slaving, slaving) huh while you're playing
You assume I will work hard while you do nothing but play
Tell me who's fooling who
Let's re-examine our actions and consider who is really the victim of deceit
You thought you had me, I'm fooling you
You believed you had control, but in reality, I am the one in charge
You fooling you, (You're fooling you) You're fooling you, you, you,''
Your actions are leading to your own downfall, and you are the only one to blame
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY HESTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Donald Gibson
You cant beat this composition. I've been a DJ for 30 years. The Dramatics were the best singing group of their time.
Anthony Kennedy
Donald Gibson what about the temptationsand the ojays
barbaramyers10
Donald Gibson dont forget the Mighty Dells
Jay Mike
Nope the temps were.
charlton myers
love it
Al
ronnie was the man, his presence and voice will be missed forever
Carstella Moore
Their voices so beautiful
Keith Adams
The voices what voices every one of them could lead a song that's what makes them so unlike any other group of there time.
Charles Perry-Kelly
The part where someone said "thought you had me" cracks me up. One of my favorite groups of all time!
23SummerMoon
Love this one by the Dramatics!!