Foolish Heart

Steve Perry

About Foolish Heart

"Foolish Heart" is a rock song written by Steve Perry, formerly of the band Journey, and Randy Goodrum, and was performed by Perry from his first solo album, Street Talk. It was released as the fourth single from the album in November 1984 and peaked at number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Adult Contemporary chart in February 1985.


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I need a love that grows
I don't want it unless I know
With each passin' hour
Someone, somehow
Will be there, ready to share

I need a love that's strong
I'm so tired of being alone
But will my lonely heart
Play the part
Of the fool again, before I begin

Foolish heart, hear me calling
Stop before you start falling
Foolish heart, heed my warning
You've been wrong before
Don't be wrong anymore

Feelin' that feelin' again
Playin' a game I can't win
Love's knockin' on the door
Of my heart once more
Think I'll let her in
Before I begin

Foolish heart, hear me calling
Stop before, you start falling
Foolish heart, heed my warning
You've been wrong before
Don't be wrong anymore
Foolish heart
Foolish, foolish heart
You've been wrong before

Foolish heart, hear me calling
Stop before you start falling
Foolish heart, heed my warning
You've been wrong before
Don't be wrong anymore
Foolish heart

Oh foolish foolish heart
You've been wrong before

Foolish foolish heart
Foolish heart

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Steve Perry

Stephen Ray Perry is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. He is best known as the lead singer of the rock band Journey during their most commercially successful periods from 1977 to 1987 and again from 1995 to 1998. more »

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Written by: Stephen Perry, Randy Goodrum

Lyrics © Round Hill Music Big Loud Songs, Downtown Music Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry was released in November 1984.
Album Debut
The song is a part of Steve Perry's solo debut album titled "Street Talk."
Song Writers
Steve Perry himself and Randy Goodrum co-wrote the song.
Hot 100 Position
This song peaked at position #18 in the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1985.
Genre Classification
The track is primarily classified under the rock genre, specifically pop-rock.
Music Video
The music video for "Foolish Heart" is characterized by its simplicity, showcasing a single, continuous camera shot of Steve Perry singing directly to the camera.
Notable Covers
In 2000, the song was covered by American R&B group Side Effect.
Inspiration Behind The Song
Perry wrote "Foolish Heart" as a cautionary tale, warning others not to let their heart foolishly run into a relationship without thinking about the possible hardships and consequences.
Use in Media
The song has been used in several television shows, including "The Sopranos" and "Family Guy".
Longevity
Despite being over three decades old, "Foolish Heart" by Steve Perry continues to receive considerable airplay on a variety of radio formats.

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