Fooled by a Smile
Swing Out Sister
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Words one said with tenderness Have become meaningless Broken promises take their toll Now you're playing the fool Torn, between torment and bliss Beckoned by temptation's kiss Leave you're ambitions standing still All you're dreams left unfulfilled make up mind while there's still time to turn around Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Lies that leave you cold inside With a pain to hard to hide Broken promises take their toll Now you're playing the fool Hide your face to save your shame No one but yourself to blame Leave you're ambitions standing still All you're dreams left unfulfilled Make up mind while there's still time to turn around Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind Fooled by a smile You regret, won't forget what you've left behind
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Written by: ANDREW JOHN CONNELL, CORINNE DREWERY, MARTIN BOYD JACKSON
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Fooled by a Smile" is a song by British pop group "Swing Out Sister." The song was released in 1987, a year after the band's formation.
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Album InclusionIt was the fourth single taken from their debut album "It's Better to Travel."
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 43 on the UK Singles Chart, which was lower than the band's previous three singles, all of which had entered the UK's top thirty. In the United States, it peaked at number 32 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Band MembersThe band members writing credits include Andy Connell, Martin Jackson, and Corinne Drewery, who also does the female vocals for the song.
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Record LabelThe song, along with the album, was released under the Mercury Records label.
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Genre ClassificationThe music of "Swing Out Sister" typically encompasses a blend of jazz and pop, which is reflected in "Fooled by a Smile".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song incorporates surreal influences as it shows band member Corinne Drewery floating about in a relaxed manner in a series of different scenes.
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Influence & StyleThe song epitomizes Swing Out Sister's 1980s synth-pop sound but also demonstrates their skill at fusing additional musical elements such as jazz and soul.
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Popular RecognitionEven though "Fooled by a Smile" did not reach a high chart position, it is still recognized and loved by fans and is a staple of Swing Out Sister's live performances.
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Song MessageThe song is a melancholic tale of heartbreak and disappointment, with lyrics expressing the deception by a loved one's false smile.
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