Story Behind The Song
To those who keep winning at losing. Feeling small in the saddle.
Song Description
Western style rock ballad a la Roy Orbison or Chris Isaak. From the CD Sketches by Jim Barbaro.
| Song Length |
3:44 |
Genre |
Country - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Gracious |
Subject |
Fools, Bad Love |
| Similar Artists |
The Mavericks, Roy Orbison |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
TRIBUTE TO A FOOL
The sign said "Don't Walk"
But you walked all over me.
I fell for the talk
When you said that you loved me.
It seems like all of my intentions
Are just inventions in my mind.
And if they had an award
For the biggest fool in love, I'd win.
In your tribute to a fool,
You took my self esteem.
In your tribute to a fool,
You went and sold my dreams.
Who needs the praise and accolades
With this memorial you've engraved
In your tribute to a fool.
Why do I keep winning at losing at love?
I keep returning to the yearning.
Never learning about love.
My heart was a welcome mat
Where you wipe your feet.
When you stepped right in,
You let the whole world through.
You got hold of a sucker list,
That's where you found my name.
Among the stars, I was the moon
Tattoo'd by the illusion of you.