Why Do Fools Fall In Love
The Teenagers & Frankie Lymon Lyrics


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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

Love is a losing game
Love can be a shame
I know of a fool you see
That fool is me

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 this crazy beat
Because it knows
It will reach defeat




Tell me why, tell me why
Why do fools fall in love?

Overall Meaning

The Teenagers & Frankie Lymon's 1956 hit "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" is a song that explores the mysterious and unpredictable nature of falling in love. The song talks about the foolishness of love and the uncontrollable impact it has on people's lives. The lyrics pose a series of questions, asking why people fall in love and why they take such risks with their hearts. The lyrics suggest that love is both joyful and painful, both beautiful and dangerous, and that people keep falling for it despite the risks and the pain it can bring.


The lyrics also invoke several poetic metaphors to describe the power of love. The first verse describes birds singing and lovers waiting for the break of day, suggesting that love is something natural and instinctive, something that brings joy to people's lives. The chorus then asks why fools fall in love, and the second verse suggests that love can be a losing game, a source of shame or heartbreak. The bridge then features the singer asking why their heart skips a beat, suggesting that love defies rational explanation and can surprise us with its intensity.


The song is a classic of the doo-wop genre, famous for its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and harmonious vocals. It was written by Frank Lymon and three of his bandmates, and it became a big hit in the US and overseas. The song has been covered by many artists since its release, including Diana Ross, who had a #1 hit with her own version in 1981. The Teenagers never repeated their early success, but "Why Do Fools Fall In Love" remains a timeless classic of the early rock era.


Line by Line Meaning

Why do fools fall in love?
What is the reason behind foolish people falling in love?


Why do birds sing so gay
Why do birds sing so happily?


And lovers await the break of day
Why do lovers eagerly wait for the morning?


Why do they fall in love
What causes people to fall in love?


Why does the rain fall from up above
What causes rain to fall from the sky?


Why do fools fall in love
What makes foolish people fall in love?


Why do they fall in love
What causes people to fall in love?


Love is a losing game
Love can result in losing situations.


Love can be a shame
Love can be embarrassing or disappointing.


I know of a fool you see
I can tell you about one of these foolish individuals.


That fool is me
I myself am one of these foolish individuals.


Why do fools fall in love?
Once again, what is the reason for foolish people falling in love?


Why does my heart skip this crazy beat
Why does my heart skip a beat in this unusual manner?


Because it knows
The heart is aware of something.


It will reach defeat
The heart is fated to ultimately lose in this scenario.


Tell me why, tell me why
Please explain, I want to know why.


Why do fools fall in love?
One last time, what is the reason for foolish people falling in love?




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MORRIS LEVY, FRANKIE LYMON

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Driving down Empire Bay with this on...........

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That’s where I heard this song also with italiano

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Classic song for mafia 2

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Mafia 2 baby

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A man of culture I see

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