Fools Rush In
Tommy Dorsey and His Orchestra & Frank Sinatra Lyrics


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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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fools Rush In" are full of contradictions and emotions. The singer warns that fools rush in where angels fear to tread, acknowledging the danger that comes with falling in love too quickly. However, he then admits that he's willing to take the risk because of his feelings for the person he's addressing. The second verse takes another turn, as the singer suggests that wise men don't fall in love at all, leaving them incapable of understanding the rush of emotions he's experiencing. His declaration that his life began when he met the object of his affection adds to the sense of urgency in the lyrics. Finally, the singer implores his lover to open their heart and let him in, despite the warning signs and risks that come with rushing into a relationship.


Overall, the lyrics of "Fools Rush In" explore the idea of taking risks in matters of the heart. The song acknowledges the dangers and risks of falling in love too quickly, but the singer is unable to resist because of the power of his feelings. The use of contradictory statements underscores the complex emotions at play in the song, and the overall effect is one of bittersweet longing.


Line by Line Meaning

Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People who lack wisdom and caution are inclined to take risks where those with greater knowledge and discernment would avoid


And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head
I am putting my feelings for you before my better judgment


Though I see the danger there
Despite understanding that there may be negative consequences


If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
If there is a possibility of a positive outcome, I am willing to disregard any risks


Fools rush in where wise men never go
People who lack wisdom and caution are inclined to take risks where those with greater knowledge and discernment would avoid


But wise men never fall in love
Those who are wise and prudent typically do not allow their emotions to take control to the extent of falling in love


So how are they to know
If they have never experienced the feeling themselves, how can the wise truly comprehend it?


When we met, I felt my life begin
The moment we met, it felt as though my life was truly beginning


So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
Please allow me to be vulnerable and express my love for you, even though it may not be the wisest choice




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom

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Comments from YouTube:

Steve Berry

So many singers have recorded this song over the past 80 years or so but none have made a better version than this masterpiece from T Dorsey, and a young and still smooth voiced Frankie. It’s totally wonderful.

ddkoda

What a great example of TD's seamless phrasing in the introduction, an example that Frank incorporated into his own inimitable vocal style. Of we can't forget this grand orchestration by Axel Stordahl.

Only Connect

Tommy Dorsey and Frank Sinatra were magic together

John Camacho

A bygone era and we all should be happy we still have records, cds and everything else to remember and listen to this great music; Frank was and will always be one of the greatest singers of all time.

bbcisrubbish

To me the greatest inventions ever were the gramophone and youtube. (And the people who up load them).

ddkoda

The great Tommy Dorsey organization, arrangement by Axel Stordahl perhaps?, and Frank Sinatra's rich voice; how can anything be derived from this combination except excellence that breaks the mold and stands the test of time. For me listening to the capture of this coalescence of genius from 1940 is never tiresome.

gacj2010

My mother loved this song ... She heard it at Palisides park while dating...It would always bring her back to that place and feeling .... now I remember her singing it....Oh how I could wish to have her here singing again to the music ... I loved her so much

Karen Freid

I was looking up "Fools Rush In" thinking it was a song from the late "50's or early"60's--surprised to hear the version by the great Dorsey Brothers and sung by Frank Sinatra. He had such a sweet voice when he was young and sang this -it's a wonderful version. His voice got appropriately rich and "worldly" sounding as he matured--always marvelous.

LivinMyLife

I wasn't even born in this era, I was born in the late 50's but I just simply love the style of the Big Band sound, So Relaxing and Classy music.

Miguel Antonio González San Martín, de Chile.

De los tiempos en que la orquesta era la estrella.

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