Lyrics
Young and foolish
Why is it wrong to be
Young and foolish
We haven't long to be
Soon enough the carefree days
The sunlit days go by
Soon enough the bluebird has to fly
We were foolish
One day we fell in love
Now we wonder
What were we dreamin' of
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were young and foolish again
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were young and foolish again
Why is it wrong to be
Young and foolish
We haven't long to be
Soon enough the carefree days
The sunlit days go by
Soon enough the bluebird has to fly
We were foolish
One day we fell in love
Now we wonder
What were we dreamin' of
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were young and foolish again
Smiling in the sunlight
Laughing in the rain
I wish that we were young and foolish again
About "Young and Foolish"
Dean Martin sketches youth as a tender folly, the tune swaying like a first dance under paper lanterns. A knowing smile hides the sting of hindsight—foolishness remembered with affection, not regret. Warm, nostalgic pop with a bittersweet aftertaste.