I'm a Fool to Want You
Foolish Desires: Unveiling the Heartache in Carly Simon's Melody
Lyrics
I'm a fool to want you,
I acknowledge that pursuing you is unwise
I'm a fool to want you
Reiterating the realization that wanting you is foolish
To want a love that can't be true,
Desiring a love that cannot be genuine or sincere
A love that's there for others too
Referring to a love shared with others, not exclusive
I'm a fool to hold you,
Admitting foolishness in holding onto you
Such a fool to hold you
Emphasizing the foolishness in continuing to hold onto you
To seek a kiss not mine alone,
Seeking a kiss that is not exclusively mine
To share a kiss the devil has known
Sharing an intimate moment with a history of trouble
Time and time again I said I'd leave you
Expressing a repeated intention to leave you
Time and time again I went away
Acknowledging past instances of actually leaving
And then would come a time when I would need you
Recognizing a recurring need for your presence
And once again these words I'd have to say
Anticipating the repetition of expressing love despite past departures
Take me back, I love you,
Pleading to be taken back, confessing love
Pity me, I need you
Expressing a need for pity and dependence on you
I know it's wrong,
Acknowledging the wrongness of the situation
It must be wrong
Stating the perceived wrongness, possibly morally or ethically
But right or wrong
Contemplating the difficulty of getting by without you
I can't get along without you
Expressing dependence on you, regardless of right or wrong
Hmmmm, I'm a fool to want you
Reiterating the foolishness of wanting you
You hurt me time and time again
Acknowledging past hurts inflicted, but still expressing love
But I still love you babe
Despite past pain, the love for you persists
I'm a fool, I'm your fool
Accepting the role of being a fool for you
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