Fool (If You Think It's Over)
Chris Rea
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Dyin' flame, you're free again Who could love, do that to you All dressed in black, he won't be comin' back Look, save your tears Got years and years The pains of seventeen's Unreal they're only dreams Save your cryin' for the day Fool if you think it's over 'Cause you said goodbye Fool if you think it's over I'll tell you why New born eyes always cry with pain At the first look at the mornin' sun Fool if you think it's over It's just begun Miss Teenage Dream, such a tragic scene He knocked your crown and ran away First wound of pride, and how you cried and cried But save your tears, got years and years Fool if you think it's over 'Cause you said goodbye Fool if you think it's over I'll tell you why... (Fool if you think it's over) (Fool if you think it's over) I'll buy you first good wine We'll have a real good time Save your cryin' for the day That may not come But anyone who had to pay Would laugh at you and say Fool if you think it's over 'Cause you said goodbye Fool if you think it's over I'll tell you why New born eyes always cry with pain At the first
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" is a song by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea. It was written by Rea and produced by Gus Dudgeon.
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AlbumThe song is taken from his debut album titled 'Whatever Happened to Benny Santini?', which was released in 1978.
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Chart PerformanceHowever, the song was more successful in the US, reaching number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary charts.
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Grammy Nomination"Fool (If You Think It's Over)" garnered Rea a nomination for Best New Artist at the 1979 Grammy Awards.
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Song ThemeThe song is about a young girl's experiences after leaving home for the first time – a theme inspired by Rea's own experiences with his younger sisters.
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Acoustic VersionChris Rea released an acoustic version of the song on his 2008 album featuring his greatest hits, 'The Return of the Fabulous Hofner Bluenotes.'
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CoversThe song has been covered by various artists, most notably by Elkie Brooks in 1981 and Hazell Dean in 1984.
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Re-Entry into the ChartsIn 1988, a decade after its initial release, the song re-entered the UK charts, peaking at number 67.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in the 2009 crime movie 'The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard.'
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Musical StyleThe smooth, soulful ballad marked a departure from the harder-edged rock music that was popular in the late 1970s, showcasing Rea's versatility as a songwriter and performer.
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Song ReceptionTo this day, "Fool (If You Think It's Over)" remains one of Chris Rea’s most popular songs, loved for its melancholic melody and emotional story-telling.
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