Dr. John began making his own idiosyncratic music in the 1960s. Along with Professor Longhair, Dr. John is heir to the rich New Orleans tradition. He is perhaps best known for "Right Place, Wrong Time", an international hit in 1973, reissued and used on soundtracks many times since.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, his professional musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950s. Early on he also played guitar and was often known as Mac Rebennack. He switched to the bass ("the lowest time of my life"), and then the piano after his index finger was nearly shot off protecting his bandmate and longtime friend Ronnie Barron. He gained fame beginning in the late 1960s and early 1970s, with music that combined New Orleans-style rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock and stage shows that bordered on voodoo religious ceremonies, including elaborate costumes and headdress. For a time he was billed as Dr. John, The Night Tripper. The name "Dr. John" came from a legendary Louisiana voodoo practitioner from the start of the 19th century.
Dr. John has also done vocals for Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits' "Luv dat chicken..." jingle, as well as the theme song ("My Opinionation") for the early-1990s television sitcom Blossom. His movie credits include Martin Scorsese's documentary The Last Waltz (in which he joins The Band for a performance of his song "Such a Night") and Blues Brothers 2000 (in which he joins the fictional band The Louisiana Gator Boys to perform the song "New Orleans"). In the 2009 Disney film The Princess and the Frog, Dr. John sings the opening tune, "Down in New Orleans".
In January 2008 Mac Rebennack, Dr. John, was inducted into The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame.
Since I Fell for You
Dr. John Lyrics
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Darlin' you made me leave my happy home
You took my love and now you’re gone
Since I fell for you
Love brings so much misery and pain
Yeah I guess I’ll never be the same
Since I fell for you
Well it’s too bad, it is too sad
Well I’m still in love with you
But you love me, then you snub me
But what can I do, I’m still in love with you
I, I guess I’ll never see the light
Yeah I get the blues every night
Ever since I fell for you, oh baby
[Incomprehensible]
You love me, then you snub me
But I’m still in love with you
You hurt me then you [Incomprehensible] me
But what can I do, I’m still in love with you
I, I guess I’ll never see the light
Yeah I get the blues every night
Ever since I fell for you, baby since I fell for you
Since I fell for you, oh baby
The lyrics of Dr. John's song Since I Fell For You tells the story of a person who has fallen in love with someone who has taken their love and left them. The first two lines, "Darlin' you made me leave my happy home, You took my love and now you’re gone" reveals that the singer was content before falling in love with this person. The second stanza, "Love brings so much misery and pain, Yeah I guess I’ll never be the same, Since I fell for you" highlights the fact that the singer learned the hard way of the consequences of falling in love, and it has left them in a state of pain, which they may never heal from.
In the chorus, "Well it’s too bad, it is too sad, Well I’m still in love with you, But you love me, then you snub me, But what can I do, I’m still in love with you," the singer is caught in a cycle of heartbreak and love for the person who left them, showcasing the vulnerability that many feel when in love. The repeat of "You love me, then you snub me, But I’m still in love with you" in the third verse emphasizes how the singer is still in love with the person, despite being hurt multiple times.
Overall, the song highlights the painful, yet beautiful struggle that accompanies falling in love. It delves into themes of heartbreak, longing, and the idea that love is worth enduring the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You know you
You are aware of what you did to me
Darlin' you made me leave my happy home
My love for you made me leave my happy life behind
You took my love and now you’re gone
You took my love and abandoned me
Since I fell for you
Ever since I fell in love with you
Love brings so much misery and pain
Love can bring a lot of hurt and suffering
Yeah I guess I’ll never be the same
My life has been forever changed by falling in love with you
Well it’s too bad, it is too sad
It's unfortunate that things had to turn out this way
Well I’m still in love with you
Despite the pain, I still love you
But you love me, then you snub me
You show affection towards me, but then reject me
But what can I do, I’m still in love with you
Even though you hurt me, I still love you and can’t change that
I, I guess I’ll never see the light
I may never see brighter days again
Yeah I get the blues every night
I feel sad and depressed every night
Ever since I fell for you, oh baby
My life has been filled with sadness since I fell in love with you
You hurt me then you [Incomprehensible] me
You cause me pain and then try to make it up to me
Since I fell for you, baby since I fell for you
Ever since I fell in love with you, my life has been filled with pain and sorrow
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BARRY MANN, CYNTHIA WEIL
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