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.
Right from Wrong
Fats Domino Lyrics
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Love is bringing me down
That's why I'm always crying
You know you stayed away too long
You know you stayed away too long
It wasn't right, 'cause you know right from wrong
I don't know why, I don't know why, I don't why you always wants to make me cry
But darling I need you by my side!
Fats Domino's song "Right from Wrong" portrays a story of a man who is heartbroken by his love. The opening lines speak of love bringing him down and leaving him in a state of constant crying. The repetitive use of the phrase "Love is bringing me down" emphasizes the impact of the heartache on the singer. He is suffering from the pain of love and is stuck in a vicious cycle of tears.
The second verse tells us that the person causing this pain has been away for too long. The singer seems to be blaming their absence for his current state of misery. He emphasizes that their actions were wrong because they "know right from wrong." It suggests the person he loves has deliberately caused him agony by staying away longer than they should have.
In the final verse, the singer expresses his confusion about why the person he loves always wants to make him cry. This verse contrasts with the earlier part of the song where he directly blames her. But the chorus ends with a plea for her to come back because he needs her by his side. It suggests that despite the pain, he can't let go of the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is bringing me down
The feeling of love is causing me to feel depressed and unhappy
Love is bringing me down
The feeling of love is causing me to feel depressed and unhappy
That's why I'm always crying
As a result of feeling depressed and unhappy due to love, I constantly cry
You know you stayed away too long
You are aware that you were absent for too long
You know you stayed away too long
You are aware that you were absent for too long
It wasn't right, 'cause you know right from wrong
Your absence was not appropriate, as you are capable of distinguishing between right and wrong
I don't know why, I don't know why, I don't why you always wants to make me cry
I am unaware of the reason why you consistently want to make me cry
I don't know why, I don't know why, I don't why you always wants to make me cry
I am unaware of the reason why you consistently want to make me cry
But darling I need you by my side!
Despite the pain that you are causing me, I still require your presence and support
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTOINE DOMINO, ALVIN E YOUNG
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bluenote824 jones
Anything by fats is great . Never made a bad record