Going To The River
Fats Domino Lyrics


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Oh, I'm goin' to the river, gonna
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
I bowed my head and cried
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

Overall Meaning

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



All comments from YouTube:

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

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