Fools Rush In
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra Lyrics
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I used to say
A game I thought I'd never play
"Romance is a game for fools"
I said and grinned
Then you passed by
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Mm-mm-mm-mm
Fools rush in where wise men never go
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
When we met, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Fools rush in where wise men never, never, never go
Eh, but wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Ah, when we met, girl, I felt my life begin
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
Just open up your heart because I-I-I-I-I-I-I am coming in
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
These lyrics from "Fools Rush in" by Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra are about the singer's initial reluctance to engage in romance or fall in love, which they considered to be a game for fools. They confidently declare their disinterest in love, but as soon as they meet their love interest, their mindset begins to shift. Despite the risks and dangers that come with love, including potential heartbreak and disappointment, the singer is willing to take the chance and rush in. They acknowledge that wise men never fall in love, but they're willing to embrace their foolishness in the name of love. The song's message is that love is unpredictable and can be scary, but those who are willing to take the risk can experience the joy and happiness that love can bring.
Overall, "Fools Rush In" is a song about the unpredictability of love and the risks involved in taking a chance on romance. It highlights the idea that love can make people do foolish things, but that the rewards can be worth the risks. The song's lyrics are beautifully written and have been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
Love is unpredictable and irrational and not something to be taken seriously according to me
A game I thought I'd never play
I once believed that love was not worth pursuing
Romance is a game for fools
Reiterating that love is a foolish endeavor
I said and grinned
I found humor in the idea of romance
Then you passed by
Until I met you
And here am I
Throwing caution to the wind
Now I am taking a risk by falling in love
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People often act recklessly when it comes to love
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
Despite the potential pitfalls, I am drawn to you
Though I see the danger there
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
I am aware of the risks, but I am willing to take them because I believe there is a possibility for our love to succeed
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Fools tend to take bold action where more cautious individuals would not
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Wise individuals may avoid love altogether, so they may not understand how I feel
When we met, I felt my life begin
Meeting you gave my life new meaning and purpose
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am asking you to give our love a chance despite the potential foolishness of it all
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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Necromonger27
on a high hat, a piccolo and a cane
Who stole my gal away with a minor stay?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
Who made my honey say my love gave her a pain?
A high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!
A high salutin', crap shootin', piccolo tootin' high brow! (x2)
He played a little bell and raised a literal hell, then her head went 'round and 'round.
Whoah!
She thought I was okay, at least that thought betrayed.
With a high hat, a piccolo, and a cane!