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.
Every Night
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I go to sleep to keep from cryin'
Every night about this time
I go to sleep to keep from cryin'
'Cause my babe
She always runnin' 'round
I cried and I cried, 'cause I'm not satisfied, oh
Oh, can't you see what's wrong with me
Yes, I'm afraid
I will have to let my baby be
Yes, love is a thing that money can't buy
If you don't have no one to love you
You might as well cool off and die, oh
Oh, can't you see what you've done to me
Yes, I'm afraid
I'm gonna have to let my baby be
In "Every Night," Fats Domino sings about dealing with heartbreak and choosing to fall asleep to escape the tears. He laments the fact that his partner is unfaithful, leading him to feel unsatisfied and alone. Despite his sadness, he ultimately decides to let her go because he recognizes that love cannot be bought and without someone to love, life is not worth living.
Fats Domino delivers the song with a slow, steady rhythm and a smooth, soulful voice that perfectly captures the emotions of the lyrics. The repetition of the refrain, "Every night about this time, I go to sleep to keep from cryin'," emphasizes the sense of routine and the struggle to cope with heartbreak.
The lyrics of "Every Night" are relatable to anyone who has experienced the pain of a brokenheart. The song acknowledges the universal truth that love can be both beautiful and painful, and sometimes it's necessary to let go and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night about this time
At the same time every night, I feel compelled to go to bed to avoid crying
I go to sleep to keep from cryin'
I go to bed to avoid crying myself to sleep
'Cause my babe
My significant other, whom I love deeply and rely on emotionally
She always runnin' 'round
She is frequently cheating on me and seeing other people
Oh, can't you see what's wrong with me
I am struggling and hurting because of my partner's infidelities
I cried and I cried, 'cause I'm not satisfied, oh
I have shed many tears because I am deeply unhappy and unfulfilled
Yes, I'm afraid
I am anxious and uncertain about the future
I will have to let my baby be
I will have to break up with my partner and move on from this painful relationship
Yes, love is a thing that money can't buy
Love is a priceless feeling that cannot be attained through wealth or material possessions
If you don't have no one to love you
If you do not have someone to love and who loves you back
You might as well cool off and die, oh
You might as well become emotionally detached and give up on finding love altogether
Oh, can't you see what you've done to me
My partner's unfaithfulness has caused me immense emotional pain and distress
Yes, I'm afraid
I am scared and uncertain of what's next
I'm gonna have to let my baby be
I must end this relationship with my unfaithful partner
Contributed by Taylor V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
OtisFan1
Reading today's NY Times article/obit about Fats, they said this was the first record on which Fats used triplets on his piano, having learned the riff from 1949 record "It's Midnight" by boogie-woogie pianist and singer Little Willie Littlefield. Nothing wrong with learning from other musicians, so it was Fats who popularized this style. RIP, Antoine, and thank you for your wonderful contibutions to American (and thus to the world's) music. (Fats passed away yesterday at age 89.)
GOLDBAND45rpm
OtisFan1 agree.I have just played a few Little Willie Littlefield recordings and he uses this configuration a lot.
Earthling Forever
RIP wonderful Fat Man who brought us such good music.
lora Schultz
Love these oldies, he is the best.
John Astrup
Fats Domino, DIAMOND.
Rockin Atheist
Fats was the originator. He's da man!
consuelo santiago
Could someone put the lyrics of this song here please? I would want to learned.
Zoran Ljubicanovic
Vrrrrh! Tada sam imao samo četiri godine, a i ssda volim da čujem!
Raymond Gill
Little Richard sent me here. I saw a clip of him raving about Fats and singing a snatch of this song.
bluegtturbo
Me too!