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.
Poor Poor Me
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Feelin' low
Where my loved one used to live
She ain't there no more
Poor me
Why does bad luck fall on me?
Poor me
What I'm gonna do
Is hard to tell
I'm not gonna kill myself
Though I might as well
Poor me
Why does bad luck fall on me?
Poor me
I'm livin' in misery
All I do
All day long
Fall down on my knees and pray
She'll come back home
Poor me
Why does bad luck fall on me?
Poor me
I'm livin' in misery
All I do
All day long
Fall down on my knees and pray
She'll come back home
Poor me
Why does bad luck fall on me?
Poor me
I'm livin' in misery
Fats Domino's "Poor Me" is a melancholic song about a man who wakes up feeling low because his loved one is no longer there. He is confused about what to do and is living in misery. Despite feeling like he might as well kill himself, he knows he won't. He spends his days praying for his loved one to come back home.
The song tackles themes of heartbreak and loss, as well as the despair and loneliness that comes with them. The lyrics convey the singer's sense of helplessness as he contemplates his loss and struggles to find meaning in his situation. The repetitiveness of the lyrics ("Poor me, why does bad luck fall on me?") only reinforces his sense of hopelessness and establishes a melancholic mood.
Interestingly, the song also has a spiritual element to it. The repetition of the line "Fall down on my knees and pray" echoes traditional spiritual songs and highlights the character's desperation and need for spiritual guidance.
Overall, "Poor Me" is a touching song with a lot of emotional depth. It is an excellent example of the power of music to convey complex emotions and tell meaningful stories.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this mornin'
Started my day feeling down and unmotivated
Feelin' low
Feeling sad and depressed about my current situation
Where my loved one used to live
The place where my loved one used to reside
She ain't there no more
She is no longer present at the place where she used to live
Poor me
Expressing self-pity and feeling sorry for oneself
Why does bad luck fall on me?
Asking why unfortunate incidents always seem to happen to me
I'm livin' in misery
Having to endure emotional pain and unhappiness constantly
What I'm gonna do
Pondering over what actions to take next
Is hard to tell
Uncertain about the next course of action that needs to be taken
I'm not gonna kill myself
I'm not going to take my own life even though I feel really sad
Though I might as well
Feeling so hopeless that there seems to be no other option
All I do
This is the only thing I spend my time on
All day long
Throughout the entire day
Fall down on my knees and pray
Pray for a miracle or divine intervention
She'll come back home
Wishing for my loved one to return
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO
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@user-xk1pv5bw8t
I love elvis verder much but mister dommino was is and always wil be the real king of Rock and roll ❤
@dwightandrus3817
My grandmother had a third grade education and played the accordion to his music. Bless their hearts
@sauquoit13456
Dave Bartholomew*, one of the architects of rock and roll, passed away at the age of 100 on June 23rd, 2019...
He partnered with Fats Domino on early rock classics including co-writing “Ain’t That a Shame.” The New Orleans trumpeter, band leader, producer, songwriter, and arranger was involved in many iconic songs including “Lawdy Miss Clawdy,” “Blueberry Hill,” “I’m Walking,” and “I Hear You Knocking”...
Bartholomew was band leader for one of New Orleans premier R&B bands when he became an A&R man for Imperial Records. At Imperial, he brought in Fats Domino, working with him on combining R&B with big band, jazz, and country to create early rock and roll. Bartholomew was elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991...
May he R.I.P.
Mr. Bartolomew was a co-composer, along with Fats, of "Poor Me", and on December 15th, 1955 the record peaked at #1 {for 1 week} on Billboard's Most Played R&B Record by Jockeys chart...
And from the 'For What It's Worth' department; in 1952 Fats reached #10 with a record titled "Poor Poor Me"...
@user-xk1pv5bw8t
Mister domino the one and only king of rock and roll ❤from. The netherlands
@hughmc1133
That sax solo gets me everytime! So smooth
@andko00201
This singer is awesome. I love this guy.
@angryfiddler1751
Timeless music! 31 years old, and I love the auld music from many countries. The skill that the lads of this time had is still astonishing and enjoyable. :)
@robertliepe6766
True History 🎵🎶😎💯🇺🇸
@Mark-ud7uo
So awesome !!
@joetoweel6984
Great