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.

Hey! Fat Man!
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Hey fat man hey fat man
Hey I just get in your town
I'm gonna hang around
Yes I'm ready to fly
All over the town

Yes what your chick says
Come on and give me place

I gotta fine bite dog
Gonna play my fingers off

Hey fat man hey fat man
Hey fat man hey fat man

Half got it half got it
Half got it half got it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fats Domino's song Hey! Fat Man! are a celebration of being carefree and enjoying life. The opening lines are an invitation, addressed to an unidentified "fat man," to come and hang out with the singer. The language used is playful and informal, suggesting a relaxed and easygoing attitude. The repeated refrain of "hey fat man" creates a sense of camaraderie and familiarity, as if the two are old friends.

The second verse is a little more specific in terms of what the singer wants to do, boasting that he is "ready to fly all over the town." This is followed by an odd offer to give the fat man's "chick" some space, presumably so that they can go off and do something fun together. The final image of the verse is of the singer playing his fingers off on a "fine bite dog," which could be a reference to a guitar or some other musical instrument.

The chorus of the song is minimalistic, with just a simple repetition of the phrase "half got it." This could be interpreted in a number of ways - perhaps it is a chant to get the crowd going, or maybe it is a reference to some kind of money or gambling game.

Overall, Hey! Fat Man! is a lively and upbeat song that captures the joyous spirit of early rock and roll.

Line by Line Meaning

Hey fat man hey fat man
Addressing an overweight person upon first meeting them

Hey I just get in your town
Announcing arrival in a new town

I'm gonna hang around
Staying in town for a while

Yes I'm ready to fly
Eager to explore and have fun

All over the town
Exploring every part of the town

Yes what your chick says
Asking about the opinions of a woman's partner

Come on and give me place
Asking for a place to stay

I gotta fine bite dog
Referring to a skilled musician

Gonna play my fingers off
Playing music with great enthusiasm

Half got it half got it
Unclear, potentially a filler line or expression of excitement