Don't Want to Be a Fool

Luther Vandross

About Don't Want to Be a Fool

"Don't Want To Be A Fool" is a song by American recording artist Luther Vandross. It is the second single released from Vandross' 1991 album, Power of Love. The song peaked at No. 4 on the US R&B Singles chart on September 14, 1991. The single also peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100 on November 2, 1991.


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1991
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Love, what have you done? Oh, wow
I was sure up to now that she was a friend
I stayed 'till the end (don't be a fool again)
I once believed that love was fair
But I don't anymore, she said I'm a bore

My heart hit the floor (don't be a fool anymore)
Each time around
I tell myself it's the game of love
Ignore the signs and risk it all in the name of love
Well, I've decided I can't let nobody hurt me again
So I'll say to the end
I just don't wanna be a fool (don't want to be a fool)
Said I don't wanna be a fool ever again

Whenever a fool's in love he doesn't know he's to blame
He's caught in the game
It all ends up the same (he doesn't feel the shame)
He looks at love in a diff'rent way
It breaks his heart ev'rytime they all turn out strange

But he'll never change (he's never gonna change)
Next time around I'll tell myself it'll be better than before
I won't look back
There'll be no one tearing my heart out anymore
I just decided I can't let nobody fool me again
So I'll swear to the end

I just don't wanna be a fool (don't wanna be a fool)
Said I don't wanna be a fool (ever again)
No way (I mean no more) never again (ooh, no never)
I can't be a fool, can't be, no way, no way, no way
I don't wanna be
I don't wanna be a fool, no

I can't love anybody (I can't love nobody)
Walking on a one way street (any way, any way any, way no)
If I don't (if I don't) find somebody (somebody body)
That'll be alright with me (know, I know it'll be alright now)

'Cause I decided not to let nobody kill me again
So I'll say to the end

I just don't wanna be a fool (don't wanna be a fool)
Said I don't wanna be a fool (don't wanna be a fool) ever, ever again
(Don't wanna a fool can't be a fool)
Don't wanna be a fool (don't wanna be a fool) ever again
(I don't wanna be a fool) never oh never oh never again
(Don't wanna be a fool) can't be a fool

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Luther Vandross

Luther Ronzoni Vandross (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American singer-songwriter and record producer. During his career, Vandross sold over twenty-five million albums and won eight Grammy Awards including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance four times. He won four Grammy Awards in 2004 including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year for the track "Dance with My Father", co-written with Richard Marx. more »

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Written by: MARCUS MILLER, LUTHER VANDROSS

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10 facts about this song

Song Recording
"Don't Want to Be a Fool" was recorded by the American singer Luther Vandross, renowned for his soulful and profound voice.
Album Details
The song is a part of the album "Power of Love" which was released in the year 1991.
Genre Classification
"Don't Want to Be a Fool" falls under the music genres of R&B and soul, showcasing Vandross' distinctive singing style.
Chart Performance
"Don't Want to Be a Fool" achieved significant success on music charts. It peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached number four on the Hot R&B Singles charts.
Music Video
A music video was also produced for the song, incorporating a storyline that reflected the lyrics of the song.
Songwriting
"Don't Want to Be a Fool" was co-written by Luther Vandross and Marcus Miller, a renowned American jazz composer and multi-instrumentalist.
Single Release
It was the second single released from the "Power of Love" album and followed the successful title track.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reception from music critics, praising Vandross' vocal performance and the emotional depth of the song.
Song Duration
The album version of "Don't Want to Be a Fool" lasts for roughly 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
Recording Label
The song was released under the record label Epic Records, a prominent American record label owned by Sony Entertainment.

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