Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2013-08-09
- Album Name: Mardi Gras in New Orleans – Complete Recordings 1949 – 1962
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Been Foolin’ Around” by Professor Longhair
“Been Foolin’ Around” by Professor Longhair is a soulful and grooving blues song that captures the feeling of being stuck in a love situation that you know isn’t right. It’s a warning to resist the tempting of giving into an affair that you know won’t last. With its catchy horn line and the strong yet vulnerable vocals, the song captures the feeling of regret and sadness that comes with giving in to internal desires and succumbing to an act of infidelity. We can all relate to feeling pulled between our head and our heart and this song is an invitation to take a step back and make sure the situation is really worth it in the end.