There’s something about Bonnie’s voice on this one.
Like she already knows the damage, but she’s still halfway through doing it anyway.
I was standing at the sink when it came on — late evening, low light, hands in water. I didn’t recognize the first few bars. Then the vocal hit, like a soul reaching through smoke. I just stood there — let the dishes wait. The line hit: “I know you’re no good for me, but it’s too late…”
Some songs don’t ask questions. They don’t argue. They just point at your insides and say: you’ve been here too, haven’t you?
This one’s a slow confession, dressed in tight groove. Not flashy, not desperate — just truthful. And that truth cuts, but not without grace.
It’s called Fool’s Game — but it’s not about laughing. It’s about being the kind of fool who knows better, and still goes all in.
🎶 Track Info
🎵 Song: Fool’s Game
🎙️ Artist: Bonnie Raitt
💿 Album: Silver Lining
📅 Release Year: 2002 (Capitol Records)
✍️ Songwriter: Jon Cleary
⏱️ Track Length: 4:08
📈 Chart Peak: #13 on the Billboard 200
🏆 Certification: RIAA Gold
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