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.
If You Don
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Please don't tryin' find out
If you don't know what love is
Please don't tryin' find out
'Cause I fell in love
It just but knocked me out
Love will make you drinkin' gamble
Make you stay out all the night long
Make you stay out all the night long
Love will make you do things
That you know it will wrong
I wanna tell you some'n my fell'
This I want you to know
Yes I want to tell you people some'n my fell'
This I want you to know
If I ever fall in love again
Nobody 'll never know
Hey hey
Hey hey
This is all I have to say
In Fats Domino's song "If You Don't Know What Love Is," the singer advises against trying to find love if you do not already know what it is. He then goes on to describe the unpredictable nature of love and its ability to both exhilarate and potentially lead to reckless behavior. He ends the song with a declaration that if he were to fall in love again, he would keep it a secret.
The song's lyrics are a warning against the dangers and unpredictability of love. The repeated refrain of "If you don't know what love is, please don't tryin' find out" seems to be directed at those who may be inexperienced in love or unaware of its power. The verses that follow describe love as a force that can consume a person, leading them to engage in risky behavior and make poor choices.
The song's final verse, in which the singer declares that he would keep any future love affairs a secret, may reflect the shame or regret that can come with some romantic experiences. Overall, the lyrics of "If You Don't Know What Love Is" suggest that despite its inherent dangers, love is an irresistible force that has the power to transform those who experience it.
Line by Line Meaning
If you don't know what love is
If you don't understand the true depth and meaning of love
Please don't tryin' find out
It's better to not try to seek out love if you don't have a true understanding of it
'Cause I fell in love
Singer's own experience of being in love
It just but knocked me out
His love was so intense that he was completely thrown off balance by it
Love will make you drinkin' gamble
Love has the power to influence a person to take risks, even if it means making bad decisions
Make you stay out all the night long
Love can cause a person to stay out late or even all night, unable to part from their loved one
Love will make you do things
Love can cause a person to behave in a way that goes against their better judgement
That you know it will wrong
Despite knowing that the actions are wrong, love can make a person do them anyway
I wanna tell you some'n my fell'
Singer has something he wants to share with his audience
This I want you to know
He wants the audience to understand the importance of what he is about to say
If I ever fall in love again
Singer may have been hurt or let down by love before, but he's open to it again
Nobody 'll never know
He'll keep his love close to himself and not share it with anyone else
Hey hey
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
This is all I have to say
The singer has shared his message and this is the end of the song
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chernisoulie
Great r&b. Masterpiece. Cheers