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.
That Certain Someone
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I been searchin'
I been searchin' for that someone
That certain someone to call my own
Now the dream of a life time has come true
That certain someone
And a dream came true with you
When I thought I'd found the real love
So many times my dream tell of all
Now at last I have found that certain someone
That certain someone to live within my heart
I been searchin'
I been searchin' for that someone
That certain someone to call my own
But the dream of a life time has come true
That certain someone
And a dream came true with you
The lyrics of "That Certain Someone" by Fats Domino portray the vocalist's longing for someone special in his life. He confesses to having searched for that someone for ages, but found only disappointment and false hopes. Despite these struggles, he never gave up on hope and continued to search for 'the one'. The lyrics express how he finally found that certain someone, whom he calls his own and reveals that his dream of a lifetime has come true. The song is both about his youthful memories of searching for love and the exhilarating feeling of finding one's soulmate.
As Fats Domino's voice booms with the joy of finally discovering his life's partner, he also reminisces the times when he thought he had found true love. The composition is reminiscent of 1950s rock n' roll, and his upbeat delivery brings to life the sentiments expressed in the lyrics. The song speaks of the elation one feels when they find their perfect match, who will stay by your side throughout your life. The vocalist realizes that, in the end, the pain he endured in searching for that certain someone was worth it, as he has found love that he has been yearning for.
Line by Line Meaning
I been searchin'
I have been actively looking for something or someone.
I been searchin' for that someone
I have been searching for a specific person.
That certain someone to call my own
I am searching for someone special who will belong to me alone.
Now the dream of a life time has come true
I have finally achieved my ultimate dream.
That certain someone
The person I have been searching for.
And a dream came true with you
I found that certain someone in you - my dream came true because of you.
They were times
There were instances in the past.
When I thought I'd found the real love
I believed that I had found true, genuine love.
So many times my dream tell of all
My dreams often reflected my desire to find true love.
Now at last I have found that certain someone
Finally, I have found the one I have been searching for.
That certain someone to live within my heart
The person I have found will hold a special place in my heart forever.
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