In 1986, he was among the first batch to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. "Ain't That A Shame" and "Blueberry Hill" were named part of The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame's 500 Songs That Shaped Rock & Roll. In 2004, "Blueberry Hill" was named #81 and "Ain't That A Shame" was named #431 on Rolling Stone's Top 500 Songs Of All Time. In 2004, he was named #25 on Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time.
In the wake of Domino's rescue from his 9th ward home during 2005's Hurricane Katrina, the Tipitina's Foundation organized a tribute album to the elder artist featuring Robert Plant, Norah Jones, Paul McCartney and numerous other acts that owe a creative debt to this seminal rock n roll pianist.
Another Mule
Fats Domino Lyrics
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And your heart begins to thump
Man that's all
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Now if your girl stay out all night
Don't you get mad and start a fight
Cause man that's all
Now if you come home and your food ain't cooked
And she give you a dirty look
Man that's all
Another mule is kickin' your stall
If your liver starts to jump
And your heart begins to thump
Man that's all
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Now if your girl stay out all night
Don't you get mad and start a fight
Cause man that's all
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Now if you come home and your food ain't cooked
And she give you a dirty look
Man that's all
Another mule is kickin' your stall
In Fats Domino's song "Another Mule," the lyrics refer to a metaphorical mule that seems to be causing strife in the singer's life. The song describes physical symptoms such as a jumping liver and a thumping heart, which are usually seen as signs of stress or excitement. However, these symptoms are attributed to the presence of the mule, which is "kicking" the singer's stall. Essentially, the metaphorical mule is responsible for causing the singer's stress and frustration.
The lyrics go on to describe situations where the mule seems to be having an impact on the singer's relationships. For example, if the singer's partner stays out all night, the advice is not to get mad or start a fight, as it's just the mule kicking the stall. Similarly, if the singer comes home to find their food isn't cooked and they're given a dirty look, this is also attributed to the mule.
Overall, the song seems to be suggesting that many of life's frustrations and challenges can be attributed to a metaphorical mule that kicks our stalls. Rather than getting angry or frustrated, we should recognize that these things are out of our control and try to keep a level head.
Line by Line Meaning
If your liver starts to jump
If you feel anxious and nervous
And your heart begins to thump
And your heart starts to beat fast
Man that's all
That's the sign that something is wrong
Another mule is kickin' your stall
It's like having an animal in your space that won't leave you alone and keeps disturbing you
Now if your girl stay out all night
If your girlfriend is not at home all night
Don't you get mad and start a fight
Don't get angry and start an argument
Cause man that's all
Because that's not the real problem
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Something else is bothering you
Now if you come home and your food ain't cooked
If you return home and find that there's no food cooked for you
And she give you a dirty look
And your partner looks at you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or unwanted
Man that's all
That's not the real issue at hand
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Something is causing you to feel uneasy and out of sorts
If your liver starts to jump
If you feel anxious and nervous
And your heart begins to thump
And your heart starts to beat fast
Man that's all
That's the sign that something is wrong
Another mule is kickin' your stall
It's like having an animal in your space that won't leave you alone and keeps disturbing you
Now if your girl stay out all night
If your girlfriend is not at home all night
Don't you get mad and start a fight
Don't get angry and start an argument
Cause man that's all
Because that's not the real problem
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Something else is bothering you
Now if you come home and your food ain't cooked
If you return home and find that there's no food cooked for you
And she give you a dirty look
And your partner looks at you in a way that makes you feel uncomfortable or unwanted
Man that's all
That's not the real issue at hand
Another mule is kickin' your stall
Something is causing you to feel uneasy and out of sorts
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Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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Ola Edvard Myhre
on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
This is NOT Fats Domino !!!!