The Dubs made one of the mid-'50s' more endearing ballad records, "Could This Be Magic," in 1957. It wasn't a huge hit, but still became a doo wop classic. The group, featuring lead vocalist Richard Blandon, continued recording for Gone, Musictone, ABC, End, Josie, Wilshire, Lana, Candlelite, Johnson, and Clifton through the mid-'70s, but never enjoyed any success or made any headway outside doo wop circles. ~ Ron Wynn, All-Music Guide
Wisdom Of A Fool
The Dubs Lyrics
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To have someone who loves you
Then be glad that you got
Someone who loves you
Cold lips that were warm
Can grow cool
Listen to the wisdom of a fool
When you take his poor heart
And you think to yourself
Why did I do it
You may find that the
World can be cruel
Listen to the wisdom of a fool
Now I had a love
Just the same as you
And I was a fool
Not to see
But you still have time to say
Your love him
I'm afraid it′s too late for me
So, go back to the arms
That you know will be waiting
Hold him close in your arms
And be glad that he's waiting
You'll be happy
Believe me, if you′ll
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool
End
The Dubs song "Wisdom Of A Fool" is a classic doo-wop ballad that speaks to the importance of appreciating the love that we have and not taking it for granted. The song is about the regret of not realizing the value of a loved one until it's too late, and wishes to impart the importance of listening to the wisdom of those who have experienced love and its consequences.
The first verse speaks to the value of having someone to love and the need to cherish that love. The second verse speaks to the pain of realizing that we've hurt the ones we love and the knowledge that the world can be cruel. In the final verse, the singer admits to being a fool for not recognizing the value of his own love until it was too late, and implores the listener to not make the same mistake. The song's message is a timeless one that still resonates today.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're lucky enough
If you have the good fortune of finding someone who loves you
To have someone who loves you
To have someone who truly cares about you
Then be glad that you got
Feel grateful for this person's love and cherish it
Someone who loves you
A person who genuinely loves and cares for you
Cold lips that were warm
The warmth and affection that once existed can fade away
Can grow cool
The love and passion can dissipate over time if not nurtured
Listen to the wisdom of a fool
Learn from the mistakes of those who have experienced loss and heartbreak
When you take his poor heart
When you have the responsibility of holding someone else's heart
And you do something to it
And you hurt them or damage their trust in some way
And you think to yourself
And you regret your actions and wish you could undo them
Why did I do it
Questioning your own actions and motives
You may find that the
It is possible to discover that the
World can be cruel
The world can be harsh and unforgiving
Now I had a love
I also experienced a deep and meaningful relationship
Just the same as you
Similar to your own experience
And I was a fool
I made mistakes and didn't appreciate what I had
Not to see
Not realizing the value of the love I had
But you still have time to say
You still have the opportunity to express your love
Your love him
To let your partner know how much you love them
I'm afraid it's too late for me
I missed my chance and it's now too late for me to make amends
So, go back to the arms
Return to the loving embrace of your partner
That you know will be waiting
Knowing that your partner will always be there for you
Hold him close in your arms
Embrace your partner and show them your love
And be glad that he's waiting
Feel grateful that your partner still wants to be with you
You'll be happy
You will find joy and contentment
Believe me, if you'll
Trust me, if you
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool
Pay heed to the advice of someone who has learned from their own mistakes
Only listen to the wisdom of a fool
Reiteration of the importance of learning from the experiences of others
Writer(s): A. Silver, R. Alfred
Contributed by Maya O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alan Domina
Great version .