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.

Heart Break Hill
Fats Domino Lyrics

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I've got my suitcase in my hand
I walk alone a lonely man
You lie to me but I love you still
So I'm on my way to heartbreak hill
If my friends should ask on me
They know just where I'm gonna be
You lie to me now I had my thrill
So I'm on my way to heartbreak hill

I guess I'll go and join the many
Cause I know there's a plenty
Million hearts all alone
And it call heartbreak hill their home
Baby in time I'll get by
Then I'll learn not to cry
You lie to me but I love you still
So I'm on my way to heartbreak hill

I guess I'll go join the plenty
Cause I know there's a million
Million hearts all alone
And they call heartbreak hill their home
Baby in time I'll get by
Then I'll learn not to cry

You lie to me but I love you still
So I'm on my way to heartbreak hill

Overall Meaning

Fats Domino's "Heart Break Hill" tells the story of a man who is leaving his lover and headed towards a place he calls "Heartbreak Hill." This song conveys a sense of sadness and heartbreak, as the man is on his way to a place where he knows many others have found themselves. The lyrics suggest that the man's lover has lied to him, but despite this, he still loves her. He knows that he needs to leave before the pain becomes too much to bear. The man knows he will suffer from heartbreak, but believes it is better to face the pain and move on. As he leaves his lover behind, he repeats the phrase "You lie to me but I love you still" to show that he is torn between his love and the lies that have caused this heartbreak.

The song touches on universal themes of unrequited love and the struggle to move on from hurtful relationships. The repeated use of the phrase "Heartbreak Hill" creates a sense of place, where those who have suffered from heartbreak come to find solace. This song is a testament to Fats Domino's ability to create soulful ballads that resonate with his audience. The blend of his smooth voice with the emotional lyrics and the bluesy jazz rhythm create a masterpiece that has withstood the test of time.

Line by Line Meaning

I've got my suitcase in my hand
I am leaving you and everything behind.

I walk alone a lonely man
I am leaving you solo, on purpose, and feeling lonely.

You lie to me but I love you still
Even though you lie to me, I still love you.

So I'm on my way to heartbreak Hill.
But that love has led me to a place that breaks hearts, and I am on my way there because of my love.

If my friends should ask on me
If my friends ask about me,

They know just where I'm gonna be
They will know I am going to Heartbreak Hill.

You lie to me now I had my thrill
You lied to me and that broke my heart even though I had some fun along the way,

So I'm on my way to heartbreak Hlll.
So I am on my way to Heartbreak Hill because of the heartbreak you caused me.

I guess I'll go and join the many
I feel like I am joining the crowd,

Cause I know there's a plenty,
because many people have been broken-hearted,

Million hearts all alone
There are millions of people with broken hearts,