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.

Please Don't Leave Me
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
Please don't leave me baby, please don't go
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Please Don't Leave Me" by Fats Domino is a heartfelt plea to a lover to stay, because without her, he will be lost and hurt. The lyrics express a deep sense of love and attachment to the woman, as he begs her not to leave him because it will cause him immense pain. He expresses his love for her and promises to tell the whole world about it, hoping that she will understand how much she means to him.

The repetition of the words "Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh" throughout the song adds to the emotional intensity, as if Fats Domino is holding onto the moment and the song for dear life, like the sound of a heartbeat racing. The melody is simple and plaintive, adding to the sense of vulnerability and pleading that is present in the lyrics.

Overall, "Please Don't Leave Me" is a soulful and poignant song about the power of love and the pain of heartbreak, that still resonates with listeners today.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The tone of the song is set with a repetitive utterance of sounds.

Please don't leave me, baby, please don't go
The singer pleads his partner not to abandon him.

Please don't leave me baby, please don't go
The singer reiterates the begging request to his beloved.

Well, if you go 'way and leave me, dear you're gonna hurt me so
The singer anticipates severe emotional pain as a consequence of his partner's departure.

Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
The singer affirms his love for his partner and declares that he'll proclaim his feelings to everyone.

Yes I love you baby, gonna tell all the world I do
The singer reiterates his love and the determination to share his emotions with others.

Well, if you go 'way and leave me, don't know what I'm gonna do
The singer admits that he's uncertain about how to cope with the aftermath of his partner's departure.

Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The song concludes with the repetition of the introductory sounds.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO

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