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.
Birds and Bees
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I know you wish you was pretty like me
The honeybee said I'm not pretty
But I bet you´re not sweet as me
Now big bird said to the little bee
I know you wish you was big like me
The little bee said I'm not big
The little bee told the two birds
I know you're looking for a fight
So I´m goin' to get my family
So we can do this thing up right
The little bird said to the big bird
Don't look like we can win
The big bird said sweet talkin'
And maybe he'll come on in
In Fats Domino's classic song "Birds and Bees," there is a conversation between a little bird and a honeybee. The bird believes that the honeybee might be envious of its beauty, but the bee reveals that it does not consider itself pretty. The bee then insinuates that the bird is not as sweet as it is. The two then encounter a bigger bird, and the conversation changes. The bigger bird claims that the little bee wants to be as large as it is, and the bee retorts that it has no desire to be large. The little bee warns the two birds that they appear to be seeking a fight and that it will call for backup. When the two birds express doubt that they can win the fight, the big bird suggests that they try to negotiate with the little bee.
Line by Line Meaning
A little bird said to a honeybee
A small, friendly conversation occurred between a bird and a honeybee
I know you wish you was pretty like me
The bird believes that the honeybee wishes to look as attractive as a bird
The honeybee said I'm not pretty
The honeybee responded to the bird by saying that it doesn't consider itself attractive
But I bet you´re not sweet as me
The honeybee thinks that it is sweeter than the bird
Now big bird said to the little bee
The bigger bird started a conversation with the tiny bee
I know you wish you was big like me
The bird assumes that the bee wants to be large like itself
The little bee said I'm not big
The bee clarified that it doesn't want to be big like the bird
But you better not mess with me
Even though the bee is small, it still warns the bird not to pick a fight
The little bee told the two birds
The bee informed both birds about its plan of action
I know you're looking for a fight
The bee suspects that the birds want to start a conflict
So I´m goin' to get my family
To protect itself, the bee decides to gather its family
So we can do this thing up right
The bee indicates that it is prepared to handle the situation correctly with its family's help
The little bird said to the big bird
The small bird spoke to the larger one
Don't look like we can win
The little bird realizes that they cannot win in a battle against the bee and its family
The big bird said sweet talkin'
The bigger bird suggests resolving the issue through smooth-talking
And maybe he'll come on in
Through gentle persuasion, the bee might be willing to come to an understanding
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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on Put Your Arms Around Me Honey
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