Rufus - Fool's Paradise Lyrics






Fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
People living in the world for material things
Love has a playful heart
That's where the hatred starts
Causin' harm and replacin' the joy true love can bring

[Chorus:]
It's just a fool's paradise
It's just a fool's paradise
Was it very nice?

Whoa?

(And you don't know)
Just like a concrete dream
Fool's paradise is strange
People buying time don't seem like a natural thing
Souls are lost to sea
Souls that will never be
Returning to this place of living misery

It's a fool's paradise
It's just a fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
No, no, no, no, no, no, no
Fool's paradise

(ooh it's just a)

Fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
No, no, no, no, no, no

Whoa?

Souls are lost to sea
Souls that'll never be
Returning to this place of living misery

Fool's paradise
Was it very nice?
[repeat to fade]





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  1. M.... J....

    I was a junior in high school when this album came out. A lot of good music in 1975.

  2. V.... W....

    According to my research, the band "Rufus featuring Chaka Khan" released this track on the self titled album of the same name, on November 18, 1975. It was wrote by song writer "Gavin Christopher." Melissa (Meli'sa) Joyce Morgan (aka Meli'sa Morgan) & Lesette Denise Wilson were the song writers for Meli'sa Morgan's hit record by the same name, of which was released in 1986. And, when you look at the lyrics they're not even similar. But for me they are both equally alluring and even though Chaka Khan is
    MY all time favorite female artist, I can't tell you which track I like better.

  3. J.... J....

    pop Dukes said I was born to this song so I guess that's why I have such a deep feeling for it

  4. C.... P....

    Never get tired of listening to this track from Rufus and Chaka.

  5. L.... G....

    So underrated....

  6. 9.... ....

    When this album first came out I would blast this tune as I was getting ready to leave for work at 8 in the morning. I'm sure my older neighbors hated me!

  7. B.... S....

    Chaka, I have so much love💋 for you!!!
    I grew up with you in my home, my car, job, wherever I went I took you with me. Especially this one!!!

  8. S.... R....

    I Love Me Some Chaka This Lady is Definitely a Icon Her Gift is Truly a Blessing We Should be Honored For This Song-Bird Yes Music is A Gift Respect it❤❤❤👑

  9. T.... L....

    🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🌌🎠⭐🌙

  10. M.... J....

    I was a junior in high school when this song was out. Bad memories, GREAT SONG!!!

  11. T.... L....

    I had the album!!

    T.... L....

    I still have the Vinyl LP....

    T.... L....

    I had the 8 track tape , NOW!!!

  12. g.... d....

    One of the greatest songs💕💕💕👍👍😂😂😂😂😂😂

  13. E.... D....

    Talented Queen given you consciousness at the same time...go Chaka!

  14. T.... N....

    Still banging till this day I'm 23 n still listing to it straight up who agree

    T.... N....

    i do i was 12 now im 54

    T.... N....

    I do also & I'm 56! & still "Jamming & 💃 Dancing My A** Off Y'all"!! ❤😃

  15. J.... W....

    Love it

    J.... W....

    Classic!!!

  16. S.... ....

    Here cause of the trick daddy and Trina remake/sample

  17. s.... m....

    so this is where melisa morgan got it from !

    s.... m....

    yep but her version different and a far 2nd to the original by chaka

    s.... m....

    @Tracy Davis I don't even know if the lyrics are the same. Gotta research it.

    s.... m....

    @Tracy Davis From what I can gather from my research, the 2 songs are not the same.

  18. D.... ....

    Who N the hell would dislike this jam?!!

    D.... ....

    we don't care b/c we're bringing positivity, love & great music...just remember there is an entire generation that have no idea of what "music" is...recording violence, dis-tracks, murder, hatred, etc....isn't music...mostly millennial speak.....

  19. M.... W....

    This is one of my favorites.

  20. M.... ....

    Keeping up with the Jones, will rob you of your Destiny!!!

  21. P.... D....

    Definitely top three and could very possibly be the number one Chaka jam in my opinion, just sayin

    P.... D....

    Phil Deffebaugh right

    P.... D....

    t -agree / keep the faith. this song is off the charts or above -love it !

  22. R.... E....

    True and real music Go Rufus!

  23. S.... H....

    North Carolina is a fool's paradise.

    S.... H....

    Lol so is newyork

    S.... H....

    😂😂😂😂 Right. I'm born and raised here.

  24. A.... W....

    I love you Chaka Khan!

  25. k.... F....

    love this 🌎