Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Lou… Read Full Bio ↴Antoine Dominique "Fats" Domino (born February 26, 1928 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died October 24, 2017), was a classic R&B and rock and roll singer, songwriter and pianist. He was the best-selling African-American singer of the 1950s and early 1960s whose congenial, non threatening personality allowed him to succeed despite a period of deep-seated racial segregation. Domino is also a pianist with an individualistic bluesy style showing stride and boogie-woogie influences.

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 Know What's Wrong
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Don't know what's wrong
But I can't sleep at night
When it's time to eat
I have no appetite
But if the love is boring me
I hope it set me free
My eyes are crept with tears
Can't you see

This awful feelin' got the best of me
But if the love is borin' me
I hope it set me free
My heart is achin'
Ain't that a shame
I didn't think my heart could stand the pain
But if the love is borin' me
I hope it set me free

My heart is achin'
Ain't that a shame
I didn't think my heart could stand the pain
But if the love is borin' me
I hope it set me free
Don't know what's wrong
But I can't sleep at night
When it's time to eat
I have no appetite

But if the love is borin' me
I hope it set me free

Overall Meaning

In Fats Domino's song "Don't Know What's Wrong," the singer is struggling with a feeling of disconnect and dissatisfaction in their romantic relationship. They can't sleep at night and have no appetite. The refrain "But if the love is boring me, I hope it sets me free" reflects their desire for an exit from the relationship if it's not fulfilling. The repetition of "my heart is achin'" emphasizes the physical and emotional pain caused by this relationship's stagnation.

Throughout the song, the lyrics are simple and direct, reflecting the straightforward emotions of the singer. The repetition of the refrain adds to the song's catchiness and allows listeners to empathize with the singer's struggle. The ending of the song with the same verses as the beginning evokes a sense of circularity and the singer's ongoing struggle with their dissatisfaction.

Overall, "Don't Know What's Wrong" is a relatable song about feeling stuck in an unfulfilling relationship, wanting a change, and the emotional toll it takes.

Don't Know What's WrongFats Domino Lyrics

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Don't Know What's Wrong
Fats Domino Lyrics