Story Behind The Song
We did a record of Louisiana-style music, most of which was lyrically about obsession and addiction. Chainsaw's mother was very important in his life, and had known Fats Domino in New Orleans, so we did a song that paid some tribute to her and to Fats, w
Song Description
A slow rock 'n roll, Fats-Domino-style, with a gospelish climax, which uses the title phrase ironically to show that the singer is older and wiser now than when he thought he was Nobody's Fool.
| Song Length |
3:16 |
Genre |
Rock - Roots/Rock n' Roll, Blues - Modern |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Diplomatic, Affable |
Subject |
Change, Healing |
| Similar Artists |
Willie Nelson, Bobby Bland |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1950 - 1959 |
| |
Lyrics
NOBODY'S FOOL
When I was young
I had no problems
Or so it seemed to me
Whenever things got complicated
I'd find a way to
Make it easy
Cuz I ain't nobody's fool
Mama raised me right
In a world that's cruel
My mama taught me to fight
As I got older
I was reckless
Hurt the people close to me
I never did the things that mattered
My life was just one big party
Cuz I was nobody's fool
Mama raised me right
I never did tomorrow
What I could do tonight
Now I'm a man
And I'm no angel
But I get stronger every day
And I see the consequences
Of a youth spent foolishly
Cuz I ain't nobody's fool
Mama raised me right
My eyes were opened for me
I finally saw the light
©Steve "MrBiG" Pasek, 2004