Lyrics
Yes, be careful with a fool
Warning to be cautious when dealing with a foolish person
'Cause someday he may get smart
Suggests that the fool may eventually wise up
Well, be careful with a fool
Reiteration of the caution regarding a fool's behavior
'Cause someday he may get smart
Reemphasizes the possibility of the fool becoming smarter
Well, he'll treat you so cold and chilly
Describes how the fool can be cold and indifferent
Till it will hurt you to your heart
Conveys the emotional pain caused by the fool's actions
Well, I hate to remember
Expresses regret about past foolish behavior
What a fool I used to be
Continues the reflection on past mistakes and foolishness
Well, I hate to remember
Reiterates the negative feelings about past foolishness
How foolish I used to be
Reflects on the foolishness in love and its consequences
Well, you know the way I used to love you, baby
Recalls the intensity of love in the past
And how bad you treated me
Highlights mistreatment in the past relationship
I used to cry about you baby
Describes the emotional pain and sorrow experienced
Yes, and walk the streets late at night
Expresses emotional distress and restlessness
Oh, I used to cry about you baby
Reiterates the emotional distress caused by the relationship
And walk the streets late at night
Emphasizes the impact of the relationship on the narrator's life
Well, if you love me a little bit, darlin'
Questions the lack of proper treatment despite love
Why in the world don't you treat me right?
Expresses a desire for fair treatment in the relationship
Yes, look out
Warning or alert to pay attention
Well, it's finally over, baby
Declares the end of the relationship
Baby, I know this is the end
Acknowledges the finality of the situation
Well, it's finally over, woman
Reiterates the end of the relationship
And I know this is the end
Acknowledges the emotional closure
Well, I've got you off of my mind
Expresses relief and moving on from the past
Babe, and I'm doing all right again
Confirms the narrator's improved emotional state
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