Their 2010 debut album, Good Ol' Fashioned Love entered the UK album chart at #40 upon its first release on November 1, with sales of 5,371 in its opening week. Following a reissue in 2011, the album peaked at #4 and as of 2018 has sold nearly half a million copies. The group has gone on to release six further albums, with five out of the seven peaking within the UK Top 10.
Line-Up Changes:
In 2016, lead singer Timmy Matley was diagnosed with stage three malignant melanoma and two years later died in a drug-related accident. The following April, Lockie Chapman, the group's bass singer, announced his intention to leave to persue other commitments and his last performance with the group was in May 2019. The next month, Welsh singer Jay James was announced as a new member of The Overtones.
Why Do Fools Fall In Love?
The Overtones Lyrics
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Why do birds sing so gay?
And lovers await the break of day
Why do they fall in love?
Why does the rain fall from up above?
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do they fall in love?
Love is a losing game
Love can be a shame
I know a fool you see, for that fool is me
Tell me why, oh why, tell me why
Why do they fall in love?
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do birds sing so gay?
And lovers await the break of day
Why do they fall in love?
Why does the rain fall from up above?
Why do fools fall in love?
Why do they fall in love?
Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
For I know, it will reach defeat
Tell me why, oh why, tell me why
Why do they fall in love?
Why do fools fall in love?
The song "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" by The Overtones explores the complexities of love and the irrationality of falling in love. The lyrics suggest that love is often unpredictable and can lead to heartbreak, as exemplified in the line "Love is a losing game." Despite this, the song also acknowledges the beauty and joy that love can bring, as seen in the lines "Why do birds sing so gay? And lovers await the break of day."
The repetition of the question "Why do fools fall in love?" throughout the song emphasizes the confusion and bewilderment that can arise from love. The use of the word "fools" suggests that those who fall in love may be seen as irrational or illogical, yet the song also recognizes the universal and enduring nature of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do fools fall in love?
What makes people with poor judgement and limited intelligence come to love?
Why do birds sing so gay?
Why do the birds chirp so happily?
And lovers await the break of day
Why do the people in love wait eagerly for the morning?
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Why does the rain fall from up above?
What makes the rain fall from the sky?
Why do fools fall in love?
What makes people with poor judgement and limited intelligence come to love?
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Love is a losing game
Love is a game where there is no winner, only losers
Love can be a shame
Love can bring feelings of guilt and embarrassment
I know a fool you see, for that fool is me
I am aware that I am a fool, just like those who fall in love
Tell me why, oh why, tell me why
I need to understand, please tell me why
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Why do fools fall in love?
What makes people with poor judgement and limited intelligence come to love?
Why do birds sing so gay?
Why do the birds chirp so happily?
And lovers await the break of day
Why do the people in love wait eagerly for the morning?
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Why does the rain fall from up above?
What makes the rain fall from the sky?
Why do fools fall in love?
What makes people with poor judgement and limited intelligence come to love?
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Why does my heart skip a crazy beat?
Why does my heart beat so fast and erratically?
For I know, it will reach defeat
Because I know it will ultimately fail or come to an end
Tell me why, oh why, tell me why
I need to understand, please tell me why
Why do they fall in love?
What leads them to fall in love?
Why do fools fall in love?
What makes people with poor judgement and limited intelligence come to love?
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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One of my absolute favourite songs!!!
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Cool, funky version. Thanks for posting this 💕
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If your here we’ll done, the Overtones are brilliant, I hope enjoy their music as much as I do
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This is brilliant
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when music and the world was just a little bit more innocent
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