Don't Want to Be a Fool
Luther Vandross
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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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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.
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Album DetailsThe song is a part of the album "Power of Love" which was released in the year 1991.
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Genre Classification"Don't Want to Be a Fool" falls under the music genres of R&B and soul, showcasing Vandross' distinctive singing style.
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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.
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Music VideoA music video was also produced for the song, incorporating a storyline that reflected the lyrics of the song.
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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.
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Single ReleaseIt was the second single released from the "Power of Love" album and followed the successful title track.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reception from music critics, praising Vandross' vocal performance and the emotional depth of the song.
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Song DurationThe album version of "Don't Want to Be a Fool" lasts for roughly 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the record label Epic Records, a prominent American record label owned by Sony Entertainment.
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