Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Oh oh
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me
Da da da da dah
Da da da dah
Da da dah ah
You don't fool me those pretty eyes
That sexy smile you don't fool me, uh
You don't rule me you're no surprise
You're telling lies hey, you don't fool me
Mmm, mama said be careful of that girl
Mama said you know that she's no good
Mama said be cool, don't you be no fool
Yup bup ba ba ba ba da da da dah
You don't fool me
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, she'll take you (you don't fool me) break you (you don't fool me) and break you
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Baby you don't fool me, yeah
You don't fool me, you don't have to say 'don't mind'
You don't have to teach me things I know
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Oh (fool you) oh (rule you) she'll take you (take you)
And break you (break you) yeah
Mama said be cool
Mama said she'll take you for a fool
She'll take you and break you
Ba ba ba ba ba bah bah bah da da dah dah dah
Na na na na nah
Na na na nah
Na na nah ah
You don't fool me (na na na na nah)
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me) na na na nah
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me, you don't fool me
You don't fool me
Da da da da dah
Da da da dah
Da da dah ah
You don't fool me those pretty eyes
That sexy smile you don't fool me, uh
You don't rule me you're no surprise
You're telling lies hey, you don't fool me
Mmm, mama said be careful of that girl
Mama said you know that she's no good
Mama said be cool, don't you be no fool
Yup bup ba ba ba ba da da da dah
You don't fool me
You don't fool me
You don't fool me, she'll take you (you don't fool me) break you (you don't fool me) and break you
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Baby you don't fool me, yeah
You don't fool me, you don't have to say 'don't mind'
You don't have to teach me things I know
Sooner or later you'll be playing by her rules
Oh (fool you) oh (rule you) she'll take you (take you)
And break you (break you) yeah
Mama said be cool
Mama said she'll take you for a fool
She'll take you and break you
Ba ba ba ba ba bah bah bah da da dah dah dah
Na na na na nah
Na na na nah
Na na nah ah
You don't fool me (na na na na nah)
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me, you don't fool me) na na na nah
(You don't fool me) na na na nah
You don't fool me
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"'Just a Little Lovin’ is a timeless country song originally recorded by Eddy Arnold in 1954. The song, written by Eddie Miller and Jimmy Campbell, explores the delicate nuances of love and showcases Arnold’s emotive vocals. It delves into the universal theme of love and how even the smallest gesture of affection can have a profound impact on our lives." https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-just-a-little-lovin-by-eddy-arnold/
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very very awesome. about this girl.....u gota keep away from her.....i think thats the jist of it, good job she didnt fool him ok i just waffled xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx