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.
I'm Walkin
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
The lyrics of Fats Domino's song "I'm Walkin'" are about a man who is lonely and hoping for the return of his lover. The song speaks to the feelings of loneliness and the longing for someone to be with. The singer of the song is walking and talking about his failed relationship with his lover. He is hoping that his lover will come back to him, and he is waiting for her to return.
The lyrics depict a man who is determined to be there for his lover no matter what. In the first verse, he states that he is hoping for his lover's company and that he is lonely without her. He talks about the possibility of the well running dry, and he is ready to run by her side, even if it means dying for her. In the second verse, the singer poses the question of what his lover will do when the well runs dry. He also talks about her possibly crying when he says bye-bye, but he assures her that he will always be there for her.
The song speaks to the concept of dedication and loyalty in love. The singer is willing to wait for his lover to come back to him, even when he is lonely. The lyrics also emphasize the idea of the man being the protector and the one who will always be there for his lover no matter what. The song has a positive and optimistic feel to it, as the singer believes that his lover will eventually come back to him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am making my way forward in life and discussing the relationship between you and me.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I remain optimistic that you will return to me.
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I am feeling lonely and eagerly waiting for your companionship.
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
What will you do when things become difficult or resources become scarce?
You're gonna run away and hide
You will escape and try to avoid the situation.
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I will stand with you during trying times, even if it means risking my life, because I care for you deeply.
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
What will you do when I leave?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
All you will be able to do is cry and feel sad.
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I am still making progress in life and discussing our relationship.
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I still have hopes for our future together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
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I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna run away and hide
I'm gonna run right by your side, for you pretty baby I'll even die
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
I'm walkin', yes indeed, and I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me (yes)
I'm lonely as I can be, I'm waitin' for your company
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
What 'ya gonna do when the well runs dry?
You're gonna sit right down and cry
What 'ya gonna do when I say bye-bye?
All you're gonna do is dry your eye
I'm walkin', yes indeed, I'm talkin' 'bout you and me
I'm hopin' that you'll come back to me
@nikkidoten3213
imagine listening to this song when your walking
@thevideoman12
imagine walking
@Maxvolume123
something our society has forgotten how to do.
@matthewsinsel3328
I do a lot of walking and usually while im walking I got this song in my head
@odgjr
Cherie Eggers run like hell
@Pilesofwetsocks
Cherie Eggers immigrant song
@plushbear1013
Rest easy brother. Your music will live on forever
@joanesp100
Deutschland wünscht dir eine friedliche Ruhe, unser Freund
@Jarrahnut
Great track! No sauntering here ... Fats is rocking! I remember jumping around to this about fifty years ago. They threw me off the dance floor! Just a minute ... I'm gonna throw away this silly walking stick ... and have another go! Oops! Best wishes to everyone from Jarrahnut in wonderful Western Australia! Yippee!!
@mangogoblin3212
Knowing that he came out 5 years before Little Richard, makes me question who is really the father of rock and roll.