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.
Going To The River
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Go overboard and drown
I'm goin' to the river, gonna
Jump overboard and drown
Because the girl I love
She just have left this town
When she left me
When she left me
I bowed my head and cried
I never thought I would be
I would be the one to cry
Well, if you see my mama, tell
Her good-bye for me
If you see my mama, tell
Her good-bye for me
I'm tired of livin'
Livin' in misery
In "Going To The River," Fats Domino sings of his heartbreak caused by the departure of the girl he loves. He's so devastated that he talks about going to the river and drowning himself. The river symbolizes his pain and sorrow. Although drowning isn't the best resolution for his heartache, it shows how much he was in love with this woman. In the second verse, Fats Domino reveals that he never thought he would be the one to cry, suggesting that he always thought of himself as being a strong person, but this heartbreak has shown him otherwise. The pain caused by this woman's departure is so great that Fats Domino wants to leave this world and end his misery. In the third verse, Fats Domino tells the listener to say goodbye to his mother, indicating that he's not coming back.
The lyrics deal with themes of heartbreak, despair, and hopelessness. It shows the emotional pain that one goes through when they lose someone they love. The river is used as a symbol to represent the intense emotional turmoil that Fats Domino is going through. The song is a classic representation of the "lovesick blues."
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I'm goin' to the river, gonna
I'm headed to the river to commit suicide
Go overboard and drown
I'm going to jump off and let the water take me away
I'm goin' to the river, gonna
I'm definitely going to the river
Jump overboard and drown
I've made up my mind to end my life in the water
Because the girl I love
I'm taking this drastic measure because the love of my life has left me
She just have left this town
She's not coming back, and I can't bear the pain
When she left me
Her departure broke me down emotionally
I bowed my head and cried
I was so sad and upset that I couldn't help but break down and cry
I never thought I would be
I never imagined I could be so heartbroken
I would be the one to cry
I never expected to be the person who would end up in tears
Well, if you see my mama, tell
If you happen to come across my mother, please pass on a message
Her good-bye for me
Let her know that I won't be around anymore
I'm tired of livin'
I'm thoroughly exhausted with living
Livin' in misery
Life has become unbearable for me, and I'm done with it all.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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Bubs D
I'm goin' to the river,
Gonna jump overboard and drown
Because the girl I love
She just done let me down
Now when she left me
I bowed my head and cried
When she left me,
I bowed my head and cried
I never though I would be,
I would be the one to cry
If you see my mama,
Tell her good-bye for me
I you see my mama,
Tell her good-bye for me
I'm tired of livin'
Livin' in misery
If you see my mama,
Tell her good-bye for me
If you see my mama,
Tell her good-bye for me
Ya know I'm tired of livin'
Livin' in misery
cricketbat08
Brilliant. Fats is a true legend.
Richard Wasiura
R.I.P Fats. I heard this song 60 years ago and still love it.
Lieutenant NITEWOLF
Greatest man I miss him
Virginia Williams
The great man at his bluesy best, still moves me to tears.
PIERO
I have always admired Fats living legend of rock and roll.
Tempey cooper
Mr Fats sang from his soul!! One of the greatest!! RIP <3
patrick urban
THE REAL KING OF ROCK AND ROLL
Vee Cee
RIP to a true legend. Love you Fat Man
Matthew Hine
Such a legend can't help but listen to his music so amazing
Ronnie Paddock
This song just popped in my head Glad I found it here