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.

Sick and Tired
Fats Domino Lyrics

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Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat,
'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed
Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head.

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

Last time tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Last time tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Last time tellin you to stop that jive
Gonna find yourself outside

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you

Overall Meaning

In "Sick and Tired," Fats Domino conveys the frustration and exhaustion of being in a one-sided relationship. The chorus "Oh baby, whatcha gonna do / I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you" expresses his exasperation with the situation. The first verse describes the lengths he goes to take care of the other person, but they don't reciprocate. The second verse warns the other person that they need to change their ways or they will be kicked out of the relationship. The repetition of the last verse drives home the point that things need to change.

The lyrics of "Sick and Tired" reflect a common theme in early rock and roll music: the tension between societal norms and individual freedom. Fats Domino sings about wanting to break free from a relationship that isn't working, but also expressing a desire for the other person to change. This tension is also reflected in the music itself, which incorporates elements of blues, boogie-woogie, and R&B.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Asking the partner about their next steps in the relationship

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Reiterating the question to emphasize the importance of an answer

I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Expressing the frustration and weariness of the relationship

Wake up in the mornin' fix you somethin' to eat, 'fore I go to work I even brush your teeth
Caring for the partner in the morning and helping with their basic needs

Get home in the evenin' and you're still in bed, Got yourself a rag tied 'round you're head
Finding the partner still in bed and possibly hungover or not feeling well

I'm tellin' you baby you'd better change your ways
Warning the partner to change their behavior for the sake of the relationship

I'm tellin' you baby I mean what I say
Emphasizing the seriousness of the warning

Last time tellin you to stop that jive, Gonna find yourself outside
Final warning to stop whatever negative behavior the partner is displaying or face being kicked out

Oh baby, whatcha gonna do
Seeking an answer from the partner before taking drastic action

I'm sick and tired of foolin' around with you
Reiterating the frustration and weariness of the relationship

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Written by: FRANCIS DOMINIC NICHOLAS ROSSI, RICHARD JOHN PARFITT

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