Apathetic Echidna Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 I was sorting my vinyl collection and came across a hideous song. I couldn't finish listening to it because it annoyed me so much. I listen to and sing along to love songs and heartbreak songs, but this song made me mad because it equates an aro experience to being a sub-optimal person. Intellectually I know I should cut it some slack because it was written in 1962 but emotionally I wanted to put it in the oven and turn it into a fruit bowl. What is worse to know is it comes from a musical that got awards and so there are cover versions floating around out there (according to Wiki even Kermit the Frog did a version). What Kind of Fool Am I? from the musical Stop The World - I Want To Get Off. Lyrics: Spoiler What kind of fool am I Who never fell in love It seems that I'm the only one That I have been thinking of What kind of man is this An empty shell A lonely cell in which An empty heart must dwell What kind of lips are these That lied with every kiss That whispered empty words of love That left me alone like this Why can't I fall in love Like any other man And maybe then I'll know What kind of fool I am What kind of clown am I What do I know of life Why can't I cast away This mask of play And live my life Why can't I fall in love Till I don't give a damn And maybe then I'll know What kind of fool I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jot-Aro Kujo Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Oh worm? I mean, terrible, but worm. God. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naegleria fowleri Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Haha oh my God someone email Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley and tell them it's okay they can accept themselves. (Jk, they've probably figured it out by now) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Angel of Eternity Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 @Apathetic Echidna Gosh, I can understand your annoyance toward the lyrics to this song. People must get enlightened on issues like this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingcroutons Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 (edited) . Edited September 1, 2021 by eatingcroutons 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmbo Posted June 26, 2018 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Maybe this could be the theme song for before discovering the concept of a romanticism. We just need a final verse where the character figures it out and accept themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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