In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
(Wishing, dreaming)
(What a fool, wishing)
Come on, come on
Here we go
Love song number nine
With a vengeance, ah
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe never
One day you might keep a promise
Teell me, "i see you"
But then baby where are you?
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What'd you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you could tell me why
My
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
Alright, ok
Maybe I'm wishing
Maybe I'm dreaming
For the way I used to feel 'bout love
But I'm tired of dreaming
It's you I'm needing
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What'd you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you could tell me why
My
Fool, foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh, uh)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart, heart, ah
(Wishing, dreaming)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
(Wishing)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
(Wishing)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, ah
Maybe I'm wishing (wishing)
Maybe I'm dreaming (dreaming)
For the way I used to feel 'bout love
But I'm tired of dreaming
It's you I'm needing
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What's you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you wanna tell me why
My
Fool, foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh, uh)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish (oh my)
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into, 's got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
Maybe I'm a fool to love ya
It really ain't cool to show ya
What can I do but giv you all my heart
I really don't need a reason
Ooh, boy what I'm feeling
You made me love you
My foolish heart (oh my)
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
(What a fool, wishing)
Come on, come on
Here we go
Love song number nine
With a vengeance, ah
Maybe tomorrow
Maybe never
One day you might keep a promise
Teell me, "i see you"
But then baby where are you?
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What'd you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you could tell me why
My
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
Alright, ok
Maybe I'm wishing
Maybe I'm dreaming
For the way I used to feel 'bout love
But I'm tired of dreaming
It's you I'm needing
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What'd you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you could tell me why
My
Fool, foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh, uh)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart, heart, ah
(Wishing, dreaming)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
(Wishing)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
(Wishing)
With a vengeance, with a vengeance
Come on, come on
Come on, come on, ah
Maybe I'm wishing (wishing)
Maybe I'm dreaming (dreaming)
For the way I used to feel 'bout love
But I'm tired of dreaming
It's you I'm needing
I just don't know how I'm still in love with you
What's you do? I haven't got a clue
I wish you wanna tell me why
My
Fool, foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh, uh)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish (oh my)
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into, 's got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
Maybe I'm a fool to love ya
It really ain't cool to show ya
What can I do but giv you all my heart
I really don't need a reason
Ooh, boy what I'm feeling
You made me love you
My foolish heart (oh my)
Foolish heart (baby)
'S got me into (oh my)
Foolish heart
'S got me into love again (oh my)
Foolish heart (made me)
It made me love you (love you)
My foolish
My foolish heart
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My Foolish Heart Lyrics as written by Vernon Smith Peter Moreland
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