Goin' Home
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Can't stand your evil way
Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil way
When you're around me
I'm full of misery all day
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
You don't want my lovin'
So I'm goin' away to stay
Don't try to find me
Don't even call me on the phone
Don't try to find me
Don't even call me on the phone
I'm better off without you
So won't you leave poor me alone
In "Goin' Home," Fats Domino sings about leaving a toxic relationship behind. He's tired of the "evil way" of his partner and can't stand being around them anymore. The constant misery he experiences when they're together has pushed him to make the decision to pack up and leave. Fats laments that he can't go on this way, and since his partner doesn't want his love, he's leaving for good. He's resolved to start fresh without the emotional burden that he's carried for so long. He's making it clear that he doesn't want to be found or contacted because he's better off without his partner. By the end of the song, he makes it evident that he wants to be left alone.
One interesting aspect of "Goin' Home" is that it was never officially released as a single despite being one of Fats Domino's most critically acclaimed ballads. It was, however, included on his 1957 album "This Is Fats Domino!", which contained many of his most popular hits. The song's lyrics were written by Dave Bartholomew, who also produced the track. "Goin' Home" was heavily influenced by New Orleans R&B, which was Fats Domino's signature style. The song's simple structure and bluesy melody are sure to please his fans.
Here are ten facts about the song "Goin' Home":
* The song was originally released as part of Fats Domino's album "This Is Fats Domino!" in 1957.
* The lyrics of the song were written by Dave Bartholomew.
* Fats Domino's band - The Fat Man - consisted of Earl Palmer on drums, Lee Allen on tenor saxophone and Alvin "Red" Tyler on baritone saxophone.
* Elvis Presley named Fats Domino as one of his greatest influences, and he covered many of his songs, including "Blueberry Hill."
* "Goin' Home" has been covered by various artists, including The Rolling Stones, Dr. John, and Delbert McClinton.
* Fats Domino was born in New Orleans and grew up in the Ninth Ward. He started playing piano at a young age and was strongly influenced by the boogie-woogie style of music.
* Fats Domino was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986.
* The original lyrics of "Goin' Home" contained more verses than the final version that was released on the album.
* Fats Domino recorded over 60 singles that made the charts during his career, making him one of the most successful R&B artists of all time.
* "Goin' Home" is often cited as one of Fats Domino's most emotive performances, showcasing his talents as both a singer and a pianist.
The chords for "Goin' Home" are as follows:
Verse:
E / / / A / / / E / / / B7 / / /
E / / / A / / / E / / / B7 / / /
E / / / A / / / E / F#7 / B7 /
Chorus:
E / / / A / / / E / / / B7 / / /
E / / / A / / / E / / / B7 / / /
E / / / A / / / E / F#7 / B7 /
Line by Line Meaning
Goin' home tomorrow
I am leaving for my home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil way
I cannot tolerate your wicked behavior
Goin' home tomorrow
I am leaving for my home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil way
I cannot tolerate your wicked behavior
When you're around me
When you are in my presence
I'm full of misery all day
I am in a miserable state throughout the day
I can't go on
I cannot continue
I can't go on this way
I cannot continue living like this
You don't want my lovin'
You are not interested in my love
So I'm goin' away to stay
So, I am leaving permanently
Don't try to find me
Please do not attempt to locate me
Don't even call me on the phone
Do not even call me on the phone
I'm better off without you
I am better off without you in my life
So won't you leave poor me alone
Please leave me alone
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antoine Domino, Alvin E Young
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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fats' first crossover pop hit after it caught the american public's "bring our boys home!" disquiet over the korean war.
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A song more or less about the Korean War.