Who Are We Trying To Fool? Lyrics - Jimmy Buffett

Iris 

I like to think my heart is just a muscle 

A muscle that I've learned to control 

I figured, hell, one harmless midnight tussle 

With you would rest quite easy on my soul 

Now I see you're a tres, tres goddamn charmer 

An actress is taught to be cool 

BUT Who am I trying to fool? 

Paperman 

I'd like to toast your firm determination 

But human nature's got the best of me 

I've never forced myself upon a lady 

Iris 

You're about as subtle as artillery 

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Paperman 

I've been here before and I have to admit 

that I can't keep my cool 

Who are we trying to fool? 

Who are we trying to fool? 

Paperman Don't look for me to be your savior 

Iris No good can come from this behavior 

Sheila 

This ain't no mystery, look at our history 

It's just another wild Caribbean night 

The rum and drums just bring out what's in us 

Temptation's been here since that very first bite 

Who are they tryin' to fool? 

Who are they tryin' to fool? 

They should forget it, they'll both regret it 

He wants a push, she needs a shove 

He's got a good wife, she hides a dark life 

Fuel for combustion? anger and love 

Who are they tryin' to fool? 

Who are they tryin' to fool? 

Who are they tryin' to fool? 

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Paperman 

Life is for most of us one long postponement 

Iris 

If we think too much I guess we'll miss our chance 

Paperman 

It's our time, our night, our island, not our future 

Iris It's not the whole tamale, just one dance 

Duet 

So Who are we trying to fool? 

Who are we trying to fool? 

Let's break all of those goddamn Kinja rules