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.
Just A Lonely Man
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Yes I'm goin' back home
I'm tired of your cheatin'
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
That's why I'm leavin'
That's why I'm goin' back home
But all you gave me was pain
No one understand
But I'm a lonely man
Yes I'm a lonely man
Yes I'm a lonely man
That's why I'm leavin'
Ain't that a shame
Yes I'm leavin' tomorrow
Yes I'm goin' back home
I'm tired of your cheatin'
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
That's why I'm leavin'
That's why I'm goin' back home
The lyrics to Fats Domino's song "Just A Lonely Man" are about a man who is finally fed up with his partner's infidelity and mistreatment of him. He has decided to leave her and return to his home. The repetition of the line "I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong" emphasizes just how much pain this relationship has caused him. The promise of love that he was given was replaced with nothing but pain and loneliness. The line "No one understand / But I'm a lonely man" is particularly poignant, as it expresses the idea that even though he may have friends or family around him, they don't truly understand what he's going through. The repetition of the line "Yes I'm a lonely man" emphasizes just how isolating and desolate his situation is. Ultimately, he has had enough and is making the decision to leave in order to find some peace and a way to move on from the hurt that he's experienced.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a poignant and sad reflection on the pain and heartbreak that can come from a relationship that is not based on trust and respect. It is a reminder that sometimes, no matter how much you try, things may not work out, and that it can be necessary to walk away in order to protect yourself.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes I'm leavin' tomorrow
I will be departing from here tomorrow
Yes I'm goin' back home
I will be returning to my hometown
I'm tired of your cheatin'
I am exhausted of your constant infidelity
I'm tired of you're doin' me wrong
I am worn out from you continuously mistreating me
That's why I'm leavin'
That is the reason I am departing from here
You promised me love
You made a vow to love me
But all you gave me was pain
Instead, you caused me nothing but agony
No one understand
No one truly comprehends
But I'm a lonely man
But I am a solitary man
Yes I'm a lonely man
Indeed, I am a lonesome individual
Ain't that a shame
Isn't that regretful
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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Sonja Bryant
No one will ever replace him he was the greatest
Terry Altman
Treasure every song that you hear because they will never be another one like him every song by him as Platinum literally
valerie campbell
I agree 100%
Dorothy Lingwood
Brilliant as always- he’s the man he’s a legend😍
Pedro Pablo Seco Fernandez
Muy buena canción!!..no la conocia pero su melodia y ritmo me cautivaron...seria bueno y recomendable que esta nueva generación milenial conocieron algo del tesoro musical de los mejoes decadas de la música a nivel mundial....gracias por este tema youtube!!
jeanmarie basset
Quel talent!
D Doeser
Onvergetelijk Fats Domino. R.I.P ❤ 2O21.
John Astrup
Just Domino. ✊
Terry Altman
Mister wall I just want you to know wherever you are I play Fats Domino and think about you all the time you were a great friend I sure miss you so do my family rest in peace mr. Wall
Vova Vrangel
THANKS!!!