Discover the story of the song > Foolish Heart – Alison Krauss

The protagonist is talking about leaving a romantic partner because they know that it's not going to work out. They've been down this road before and know that there's a better world waiting for them if they leave. They don't want to be sad and have dreams that won't come true, so they're going to take their heart and leave. They've sacrificed and walked the extra mile too many times and it's time for them to move on. They know that it might seem unkind to leave, but it's because their foolish heart is bound by foolish pride. They hope that one day they'll find happiness and see the sunshine on their partner's face, but for now, they need to leave.