Love Makes Fools Of Us All

[Ray Brookes]

Younger years, so in command
Immortal and invincible
Steadfast and staunch; a new vessel launched
Crewed with pride and principle
Me in my best shirt, you in your short skirt
That first date; us both having a ball
Little did we know that time would show
That love makes fools of us all.

Chapters dissolve as pages turn
Always needing a new sensation
That flickering glance; another new romance
The irresistible temptation
I guess we all make mistakes but that's all it takes
That clandestine meeting in the mall
Lust has no conscience; your values turn to nonsense
When love makes fools of us all.

Now I sit and grow old so gracefully
Just hoping for a peaceful end
All aspirations and ambitions long gone
And gone all old lovers and friends
The slow clock ticks every box in my lounge-room
Photos and memories on my wall
But before I go to hell, I remember so well
How love made fools of us all.

[thetworegs]

Beautifully written and sung an excellent atmosphere built with instrumentation another masterpiece Ray loved it another for the collection thank you

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Wow ray, your songwriting and music and production skills are in another level. I really wish I could do lyrics like this. Great observation of life and the things we go through. Your vocals are wonderful.

[Ferryman_1957]

The piano and keys on this are simply stunning Ray, beautifully composed and so well played. There are so many lovely touches throughout that it's a joy to listen just to the keyboard parts. I love the sounds you used and they sound fab in stereo in the headphones. But then you have the lyrics and vocals as well which add even more to this. Very good lyrics that describe the human condition so well, and beautifully sung. You have a great voice and use it very well. Add to that really well balanced and clear production and you have an absolute stunner of a piece of music. Superb, well done.

[WarpCanada]

Beautiful and sad. Like this one a lot.

[Johnbee]

Ray, you're just full of surprises, man!  With each new song I never know what to expect but you never disappoint.  We've heard your sense of humor in so many of your tunes and now you treat us to this melancholy beauty.  I absolutely love it.  Beautiful piano work and a haunting lyric line that we can all relate to.

  John B

[tonyc]

brilliant song ray very sad tale. and the piano work is fantastic as are the lyrics . brilliant . cheers arh kid tony cee

[Farrell Jackson]

This is a song about being human.....The lyrics are poetic and your vocal delivery is so smooth. Lovely piano and strings. This is top shelf writing Ray!

Farrell

[pjd1]

What can i say that i have not already said about your music !! you paint such a picture in my mind with the feel of your songs and the themes which reflect on life experience,s, another cracking composition and story line which pulls the listener into the painting , and lets you in !! cant say enough about your music just brilliant !!!

Dunny

[Nelson]

absolutely beautiful
Love the music and the lyrical phasing is stunning, as are the lyric themselves.