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.

Goin
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil way
Goin' home tomorrow
Can't stand your evil way
When you're around me
I'm full of misery all day

I can't go on

I can't go on this way
I can't go on
I can't go on this way
You don't want my lovin'
So I'm goin' away to stay

Don't try to find me
Don't even call me on the phone
Don't try to find me
Don't even call me on the phone

I'm better off without you
So won't you leave poor me alone

Overall Meaning

In Fats Domino's song, "Going Home", the singer is expressing their desire to leave their current situation due to the mistreatment they are receiving from their partner. The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and desperation, as the singer speaks of being full of misery when their partner is around and their inability to continue on in this manner. They see leaving as the only option to escape the pain and misery they are experiencing in the relationship.

The chorus repeats the line "I can't go on this way", echoing the singer's feelings of hopelessness and despair. The final verse emphasizes the singer's desire to be left alone and move on from the relationship, as they plead with their partner to not try to find them or call them on the phone.

Overall, the lyrics of "Going Home" showcase the struggles and pain that can come with toxic relationships, and the importance of knowing when to leave and prioritize one's own well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

Goin' home tomorrow
I will be leaving tomorrow.

Can't stand your evil way
I cannot tolerate your wicked behavior.

Goin' home tomorrow
I will be leaving tomorrow.

Can't stand your evil way
I cannot tolerate your wicked behavior.

When you're around me
When you are in my presence,

I'm full of misery all day
I feel extremely unhappy all day long.

I can't go on
I cannot continue,

I can't go on this way
I am not able to continue living in this manner.

I can't go on
I cannot continue,

I can't go on this way
I am not able to continue living in this manner.

You don't want my lovin'
You are not interested in my affection,