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 Can't Give You Anything but Love
Fats Domino Lyrics
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It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from
simply rotten to something worse
Who knows, some day I will win too.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
Now though I see what our end is,
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
You have a lifetime before you.
I'll adore you, come what may.
Please don't be blue for the present,
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
We're sure to find
Happiness and I guess
All those things you've always pined for.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
I can't give you anything but love.
The song "I Can't Give You Anything But Love" by Fats Domino is a classic love song with insightful lyrics. The lyrics describe the singer's financial struggles and his inability to provide material things to his significant other. Being broke is not a joke, and the singer's luck seems to be changing for the worst. However, he remains optimistic and hopeful, dreaming and scheming of happiness and all the things his significant other desires. He knows that love is the only thing he has plenty of, and he would like to see his significant other looking swell without worrying about financial constraints.
The song emphasizes the power of love that transcends material things. The singer is willing to wait for his significant other to achieve her dreams while he supports and adores her. He encourages her not to be blue and enjoys hearing her say that he can't give her anything but love. The song's optimistic and hopeful tone emphasizes the importance of love, aspirations, and patience in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Gee, but it's tough to be broke, kid.
Being poor is hard and not easy to handle.
It's not a joke, kid, it's a curse.
Poverty is not funny but seems like something that's been put upon you by a supernatural being.
My luck is changing, it's gotten from simply rotten to something worse
Things are going from bad to worse for me.
Who knows, some day I will win too.
Perhaps one day I'll experience success as well.
I'll begin to reach my prime.
I can't wait to hit my peak and excel.
Now though I see what our end is,
It's clear what our future looks like.
All I can spend is just my time.
Currently, I have nothing to offer except time.
I can't give you anything but love, baby.
The only thing I can offer you is love, nothing else of material significance.
That's the only thing I've plenty of,baby.
But love is something I can give in abundance.
Dream awhile, scheme awhile
Let's dream and make plans.
We're sure to find
We'll definitely discover.
Happiness and I guess
Happiness and maybe.
All those things you've always pined for.
All the things you've longed for will come true.
Gee I'd like to see you looking swell, baby.
I want to see you looking great.
Diamond bracelets Woolworth doesn't sell, baby.
I want to buy you expensive gifts that you can't find at Woolworth's.
Till that lucky day you know darned well, baby.
Until that day comes, you know I can only offer love.
Rome wasn't built in a day, kid.
Great things take time and can't be done overnight.
You have to pay, kid, for what you get.
Nothing comes free, there is a price for everything.
But I am willing to wait, dear,
I am patient and can wait.
Your little mate, dear, will not forget.
I'll never forget about you, my beloved partner.
You have a lifetime before you.
We have our whole lives ahead of us.
I'll adore you, come what may.
I'll love you no matter what happens.
Please don't be blue for the present,
Please don't be sad about our current situation.
When it's so pleasant to hear you say
It makes me happy to hear you speak.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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John Astrup
Good job from Domino /Bartholomew. 👌✊👏