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 Need Me
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I'll come a running like a choo choo train
Always love you, always feel the same
You told me a lie
You made, made me cry
I'll always love you 'till the day I die
And I'm going, going to stay
If you don't see me no more, meet me on Judgment Day
But if you need me, call my name
I'll come a running like a choo choo train
Always love you, always feel the same
The lyrics of Fats Domino's song 'If You Need Me' convey a sense of unwavering devotion to a loved one, even in the face of betrayal and a potential long-distance separation. The singer promises to always be there for their love interest, should they need them. The imagery of a "choo choo train" emphasizes the speed and urgency with which the singer will come to the rescue.
The second stanza reveals that the love interest has lied to the singer, causing them to cry. However, the singer still pledges their eternal love, promising to feel the same way until their dying day. The final stanza acknowledges that the singer may be leaving for a while, but still implores the love interest to call upon them if necessary. The repeated refrain of "always love you, always feel the same" emphasizes the constancy of the singer's love.
Overall, the song's message is one of steadfast commitment in the face of adversity. It speaks to the power of love to overcome obstacles and endure even in difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
If you need me, call my name
I am always there for you, just let me know how I can help
I'll come a running like a choo choo train
I will hurry to your aid, like a train chugging down the tracks
Always love you, always feel the same
My affection for you will never wane, and my feelings will always remain unchanged
You told me a lie
You deceived me by not telling the truth
You made, made me cry
Your actions caused me great emotional pain and brought tears to my eyes
I'll always love you 'till the day I die
Despite the hurt you have caused me, my love for you is unwavering and will continue until my dying day
I'm going far away
I am leaving and traveling quite a distance
And I'm going, going to stay
I plan on remaining in the new location for a while
If you don't see me no more, meet me on Judgment Day
If we do not see each other again in this life, we will meet again on Judgment Day
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BARTHOLOMEW, ANTOINE DOMINO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
01musicfan
Fats rulus, I can't think of a Fats Domino song I don't like. Thanks for commenting!
marxlover100
You'll never find such a song. Ha.
rudbeckie1
Super songy... příjemné rytmy , melodie, .... hlas díky za poslech !!!!!!!
Nesi Ani
LOVE HIM
Ola Myhre
Fats recorded "If You Need Me " tree times: Oct.27 1953, Nov. 7 1955 ( that one is lost!) and Oct. 30 1958. This one is from 58. But I`m sure one of the others are not the same song as this one. I have to remember to ask Mr. Domino about this when I visit him in N.O. in september.
Darryl C Preston
I bought a Fats LP in 1957 that included this version of this song. Looks like it was the 1953 recording.
Neil Thompson
this is the 1953 recording - the one that was released in 1960 (but recorded in 1958) is a different song to this one
Федор Дроганов
Фэст Домино- это символ Америки.
Paul Hargreaves
Blimey............... it don’t get better than this................!
pinchold pinch
"If you see Rosemary, tell her I'm coming home to stay" - like a cho-choo train.