A Fool In Love
Victor Young and his Orchestra; Vocals: Paul Small 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!!
The song "A Fool in Love" is a classic ballad of a man who was once cynical about romance, but finds himself hopelessly in love with a woman. The first verse starts with the lyrics "Romance is a game for fools, I used to say" suggesting that the singer was someone who was skeptical about love and relationships. He calls it a game that he would never play, but everything changed when he met this woman who made him throw caution to the wind. This sentiment is emphasized in the chorus with the timeless line "Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
In the following verse, the singer acknowledges that he sees the danger in diving into this new relationship headfirst, but is willing to take the risk anyway because of the strong feelings he has. He juxtaposes the idea of "wise men" who never fall in love with "fools" who do, but ultimately decides that he would rather be a fool in love.
The final verse concludes with a message for the woman he loves to open up her heart and let him in. The song is a beautiful expression of the power of love to overcome cynicism and fear.
Line by Line Meaning
Romance is a game for fools
I used to believe that love was a foolish game that I would never play.
A game I thought I'd never play
I believed that the game of love was not meant for me.
Romance is a game for fools
I said this with a smirk on my face, indicating that I didn't take love seriously.
I said and grinned
I spoke these words with a smile on my face, revealing my nonchalant attitude toward love.
Then you passed by
But when I saw you, everything changed.
And here am I
I find myself now in a situation I never thought I would be in.
Throwing caution to the wind
I am disregarding all reason and taking a risk on love.
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
People often take risks when it comes to love without considering the consequences.
And so I come to you, my love, my heart above my head.
I am pursuing a relationship with you despite the risks involved.
Though I see the danger there
I am aware of the risks of falling in love with you.
If there's a chance for me, then I don't care
Despite the risks, I am willing to take a chance on love with you.
Fools rush in where wise men never go
Those who are wise and cautious avoid taking risks when it comes to love.
But wise men never fall in love, so how are they to know?
Those who avoid taking risks in life may miss out on the joy and fulfillment of love.
When we met, I felt my life begin
Meeting you gave me a new sense of purpose and happiness in life.
So open up your heart and let this fool rush in
I am ready and willing to pursue a relationship with you, despite the risks involved.
Just open up your heart and let this fool rush on in
I am eager to dive headfirst into a relationship with you and experience all the joys and challenges that come with it.
Open up your heart and let this fool rush in!!
I am urging you to take a chance on love with me, despite the risks involved.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny Mercer, Rube Bloom
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