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.

I Just Can
Fats Domino Lyrics

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I Just Cry

Sleepless nights
A worried mind
she treat my so unkind
And I just cry

Cry cry cry

All the time
All the time
All the folks

All my friends
Sayin' nothin' but the same
And I just cry
Cry cry cry

All the time
All the time
Can't get her off my mind
She keep me worried all the time

I'm gonna tell you what I'm gonna do
I'm gonna try to forget about you
'Cause I can't go on
Can't go on

And I'm tired of been alone
And I just cry
Cry cry cry
All the time

All the time
I just cry
Cry cry cry
All the time

All the time

I just cry
Cry cry cry

Overall Meaning

In the song "I Just Cry" by Fats Domino, the lyrics are about a man who is dealing with a troubled relationship. The man is experiencing sleepless nights and a worried mind because the woman he's with treats him unkindly. In response to his distress, he cries all the time, and he can't seem to get her off his mind. However, all of his friends tell him the same thing and offer no help, and he remains feeling helpless and isolated.

The singer becomes exhausted and fed up with being alone and crying all the time. He realizes that he needs to take control of his actions, so he decides to try to forget about her. The repeated phrase "Cry, cry, cry" emphasizes the anguish that the singer feels from his situation. The lyrics in this song affirm the vulnerability of the singer, highlighting how sadness and helplessness can take control over a person.

Overall, this song deals with themes of heartbreak, loneliness, and vulnerability, and explores the emotional journey that comes with experiencing a tumultuous relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleepless nights
I am unable to sleep due to the turmoil in my mind

A worried mind
My mind is filled with worry and anxiety

she treat my so unkind
The person I am in love with treats me very badly

And I just cry
My only recourse is to cry and let out my sadness

Cry cry cry
Crying is all I can do

All the time
It is a constant struggle

All the folks
Everyone around me knows how much I am hurting

All my friends
Even my friends are unable to help me out of this situation

Sayin' nothin' but the same
They keep repeating the same advice, which is not helpful

Can't get her off my mind
The person I love is always on my mind

She keep me worried all the time
My love for her causes me constant worry

I'm gonna tell you what I'm gonna do
I have a plan to get over this situation

I'm gonna try to forget about you
I am going to make a conscious effort to forget about the person I love

'Cause I can't go on
I cannot continue to live in this state of despair

And I'm tired of been alone
I am tired of feeling lonely and helpless

Cry cry cry
But even with this plan, I know I will still cry

All the time
Because the pain is always present

I just cry
And no matter what I do, I cannot help but cry

Cry cry cry
Crying is my only solace

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, DAVE BARTHOLOMEW

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