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.
Don't Blame It On Me
Fats Domino Lyrics
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And your eyes full of tears
Haven't had no lovin'
For so many years
Don't blame it on me
I'm not guilty can't you see
Don't blame it on me
I'm the same as I used to be
Such a long time ago
I would be your lover
If you just tell me so
Don't blame it on me
I'm not guilty can't you see
Don't blame it on me
I'm the same as I used to be
Every day is Sunday
When it come to lovin' you
I'll always love you
No matter what you do
Don't blame it on me
I'm not guilty can't you see
Don't blame it on me
I'm the same as I used to be
Every day is Sunday
When it come to lovin' you
I'll always love you
No matter what you do
Don't blame it on me
I'm not guilty can't you see
Don't blame it on me
I'm the same as I used to be
You said your arms are empty
And your eyes full of tears
You haven't had no lovin'
For so many years
Don't blame it on me
I'm not guilty can't you see
Don't blame it on me
I'm the same as I used to be
In Fats Domino's song "Don't Blame It on Me," the singer addresses a lover who complains of loneliness and lack of affection, attributing it to the singer's disregard. The singer, however, denies fault and insists that they are the same person as before, having tried to communicate their love to the lover some time ago. Despite it all, the singer claims to love the lover unconditionally, no matter their actions or lack of reciprocation.
The lyrics suggest that the singer has been accused of neglecting the lover's needs, causing them to feel unloved and lonely. The singer's response is to defend themselves as unchanged, and to imply that the lover's loneliness is their own doing. The phrase "Don't blame it on me, I'm not guilty can't you see" emphasizes the singer's insistence on their innocence and lack of wrongdoing.
The repeated line "Every day is Sunday when it come to lovin' you" suggests that the singer's love for the lover is constant and unwavering, regardless of the lover's own actions or feelings. It's a fitting description of a love that is based on the singer's own commitment to the relationship, rather than on the lover's behavior. The song's recurring theme of blaming and guilt highlights the tensions that often arise in romantic relationships, where both parties may feel misunderstood or underappreciated.
Line by Line Meaning
You said your arms are empty
You expressed the loneliness you feel.
And your eyes full of tears
You are visibly upset and emotional.
Haven't had no lovin'
You haven't had any love or affection.
For so many years
It has been a long time since you've experienced love.
Don't blame it on me
You shouldn't hold me responsible for your lack of love.
I'm not guilty can't you see
I am not to blame for your current situation.
Don't blame it on me
It's not fair to hold me accountable for your lack of love.
I'm the same as I used to be
I haven't changed, so don't put the blame on me.
I try to tell ya baby
I attempted to communicate this to you previously.
Such a long time ago
It's been quite some time since I expressed my feelings.
I would be your lover
I have romantic feelings for you.
If you just tell me so
I need to hear from you that you reciprocate my feelings.
Every day is Sunday
I am willing to love you every day of the week.
When it come to lovin' you
My feelings for you are constant.
I'll always love you
My love for you is unwavering.
No matter what you do
Regardless of your actions, my love for you will not change.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tomvondago49
Fats Was One Of The Great Fathers Of R&B And Rock N Roll RIP Fat Man !!!!!
@robertchesnosky3508
THAT MAN WAS INCREDIBLE!!!
@sheraowens2084
I like this song
@Elvishelge
He was a amazing, one! R.I.P. Fats!
@user-cr1ck4oz5p
Fats domino natural born lover
@jmrodas9
This one remembers me theearly days of Rock and Roll. I ws a kid then and attended elementary school. I heard it on my Grandma's radio at times. Nic to hear and to remember those bygone days.
@michaelcraig9449
reminds me of the early days of rock and roll.
@ignacioaltuna785
¡ Qué maestro, qué vocalización. qué sonidos ! Acá, por estas tierras, llegó muy tarde, al final de los '50 y tardó en ser conocido, aun sin alcanzar a los niveles de popularidad de Bill Haley o de Elvis, pero con un núcleo duro de fieles seguidores de su fantástico estilo, que reunía toda la magia de New Orleans y con sus música brindaba un estilo coloquial, amable e intenso, con ese piano rico en los "obstinados" y su fraseo suave e intenso, diciendo esos versos de simples historias de la vida diaria, con las idas y vueltas del amor... Una enorme carrera, un riquísimo legado y una perdurabilidad eterna, mientras espíritus sensibles existan, devotos del rythm and blues y del rock and roll, afectos a la magia de este gentil caballero sureño, mágico creador de un formato único e inolvidable.
Chau! Desde BA, Nacho!
@ignacioaltuna785
Thanks Fermlee! (Try to put on my comentary into the translator...). Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Nacho!
@tk48states
Eddie Cochran had a great cover of this song.