Their style has mixed Texas blues with the harmonica-laced swamp blues sounds of the likes of Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester, both of whom the T-Birds have covered. Their third album, 1981's 'Butt Rockin'', took the band closer to classic rhythm and blues while featuring added piano and brass section sounds played by additional musicians. The band broke into the mainstream in 1986 with their album 'Tuff Enuff'. The single of the same name was featured in the Kirk Douglas and Burt Lancaster film 'Tough Guys' alongside their follow-up single, which they titled "Wrap It Up". A lively, powerful tune, "Tuff Enuff" has been played frequently over the years on many rock n roll stations. The band's music was also played in John Cusack's 1987 movie 'Hot Pursuit'.
The Fabulous Thunderbirds' next album, titled 'Hot Number', fell off the charts quickly and alienated many of the bands' long-time fans due to its slick, pop-oriented sound. The band then began a long series of line-up changes and obscure, yet somewhat improved, albums throughout the 90s. Drummer Mike Buck left the band in 1980, and guitarist Jimmie Vaughan left in 1990. More recently, the group has had line-up made up of original member Kim Wilson alongside guitarist/vocals Nick Curran, guitarist Kirk Flecther, Jimi Bott on drums, Ronnie James Weber on bass, and former Canned Heat member Gene Taylor on keyboards.
The official T-Birds website is at http://www.fabulousthunderbirds.com/
Alumni of the T-birds include:
Duke Robillard Fran Cristina Gene Taylor Jimi Bott Keith Ferguson Kid Bangham Kirk Fletcher Mike Buck Preston Hubbard Richard Innes Ronnie James Weber Steve Hodges Willie Campbell Kid Ramos Jimmie Vaughan Nick Curran Troy Gon
Two-Time Fool
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Lyrics
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I guess I was just a fool to take you back for more
Come on, prove me wrong, love me like I love you
I don't wanna' be your two-time fool
A two-time fool, over you, if I make you brake my heart again
A two-time fool, over you, come on let me win
I don't wanna be your fool again
All that he loved you once, you've done me wrong
I can't go through it again, my heart ain't that strong
This time I'll leave it up to you
Don't you go make me a two-time fool
A two-time fool, it's what I'll be, if I make you brake my heart again
A two-time fool, over you, come on let me win
I don't wanna be your fool again
I don't wanna be your fool again
The Fabulous Thunderbirds's song "Two-Time Fool" is a heart-wrenching ballad about heartbreak and second chances in a rocky relationship. The lyrics are straightforward: the singer is torn between their love for their partner and the fear of being hurt again. The first verse recounts a previous heartbreak endured by the singer, who nevertheless took their partner back. However, this time around, they are pleading with the partner to prove them wrong and love them back equally. They don't want to be a "two-time fool," someone who gets hurt twice by the same person.
The second verse reveals that the singer has been hurt before, and they can't go through it again. They tell their partner that they'll leave it up to them not to break their heart again. The chorus repeats the fear of becoming a two-time fool: if they get hurt again, they'll be a fool to give their partner another chance. The lyrics convey vulnerability and desperation, as the singer is still in love but unsure about their future.
Overall, "Two-Time Fool" is a poignant reminder that giving someone a second chance can be challenging, but also rewarding if both parties put in the effort to heal and grow from previous mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
You broke my heart one time before
You hurt me in the past and I took you back, but now I'm wary.
I guess I was just a fool to take you back for more
I made a mistake by giving you another chance.
Come on, prove me wrong, love me like I love you
Show me that you care and that my love for you isn't one-sided.
I don't wanna' be your two-time fool
I don't want to be hurt by you again.
A two-time fool, over you, if I make you brake my heart again
If you hurt me again, I'll feel like a fool for giving you another chance.
A two-time fool, over you, come on let me win
I want to be loved and valued by you, not just a disposable toy.
I don't wanna be your fool again
I want to be respected and cherished, not disrespected and taken advantage of.
All that he loved you once, you've done me wrong
You treated someone else badly, and now you're doing it to me.
I can't go through it again, my heart ain't that strong
I can't handle the pain of being hurt by you again.
This time I'll leave it up to you
It's your turn to prove to me that you care and won't hurt me.
Don't you go make me a two-time fool
If you hurt me again, I'll feel like a foolish idiot for trusting you again.
A two-time fool, it's what I'll be, if I make you brake my heart again
I'll feel like a foolish idiot twice if you break my heart again.
Writer(s): Bear Mc Creadie
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.