In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
King of Fools
Will Downing Lyrics
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You think that I don’t know
Your hurting now, girl I can tell
Because he let you go
But only king of fools will break your heart
Only king of fools will let you run away
Only king of fools will break your heart
And leave you sad and lonely for another day
In case you need a friend
Don’t have to go, through it alone
In me you can depend, can depend
But only king of fools will break your heart
Only king of fools will let you run away
Only king of fools will break your heart
And leave you sad and lonely for another day
Who ever let you go
Must be insane, must be crazy
Completely out his mind
Girl you deserve much better
So let us try to make it
Baby you and I together
Only king of fools will break your heart
Only king of fools will let you run away
Only king of fools will break your heart
Leave you sad and lonely for another day
The song "King of Fools" by Will Downing is a soulful ballad that is a message of support and hope for a woman who has been heartbroken. The lyrics start by acknowledging that the woman is hurting after being let go by her partner. The singer watches her go through the pain and offers himself as a friend and support system. The chorus repeats the phrase "only king of fools will break your heart," emphasizing that the woman deserves someone better than the one who hurt her. The second verse is a reflection of the singer's admiration for the woman, stating that she deserves much better than what she got. The bridge is an invitation to make a fresh start and try something new and better together.
The song is beautiful in its message of empathy and hope for those going through heartbreak. The title of the song, "King of Fools," is a striking image, as it suggests that only a foolish person would break someone's heart and then let them go, leaving them sad and lonely. The phrase "only king of fools" is repeated throughout the chorus, emphasizing the point that the woman deserves someone better than the man who hurt her. The melody of the song is slow and soulful, matching the melancholy of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Been watching you, all by yourself
I have been observing you as you spend time alone
You think that I don’t know
You believe that I am unaware of your situation
Your hurting now, girl I can tell
I can perceive that you are in pain, my dear
Because he let you go
This is because he ended your relationship
But only king of fools will break your heart
Only a foolish person would break your heart in such a way
Only king of fools will let you run away
Only a foolish person would let you get away from them
Only king of fools will break your heart
Only a foolish person would cause you emotional pain
And leave you sad and lonely for another day
And abandon you in a state of sadness and loneliness for an extended period
I will be there, just standing by
I will be there to support you, standing alongside you
In case you need a friend
If you need someone to be there for you as a friend
Don’t have to go, through it alone
You do not have to face this on your own
In me you can depend, can depend
You can rely on me to be dependable, trustworthy
Who ever let you go
Whoever ended this relationship with you
Must be insane, must be crazy
Must have been irrational or illogical to let you go
Completely out his mind
Must have done so while not thinking clearly
Girl you deserve much better
My dear, you are worthy of so much more than this
So let us try to make it
Let us endeavor to create something better for ourselves
Baby you and I together
The two of us as a unit, trying to create a better future
Leave you sad and lonely for another day
Abandoning you in a state of sadness and loneliness, putting off your emotional wellbeing for another time
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.