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.
Wait Till It Happens to You
Fats Domino Lyrics
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I can't get no attention
And you all love to pick on me
I just wonder why
You do me like you do
Just you wait till it happens to you
Now you sittin' there and you're laughin'
I just wonder why
You do me like you do
Just you wait till it happens to you
You knew how much I loved you
And you knew how much I really care
One day you wake up
And you feelin' bad
Then you realize
That true friend that you have
Well love don't love nobody
Now you know I feel to be down and out
I just wonder why
You do me like you do
Just you wait till it happens to you
Ooh Just you wait till it happens
The lyrics of Fats Domino's "Wait Till It Happens To You" convey a sense of frustration and hurt that comes from feeling ignored and picked on by those around you. The singer seems to be addressing someone who is treating them poorly and reminding them that they too may one day experience the same kind of treatment. The singer wonders why they are being treated poorly and hopes that the other person will someday empathize with their predicament.
The lyrics also express a sense of betrayal and disappointment stemming from unrequited love or unreciprocated caring. The singer asserts that they loved and cared for the other person deeply, but did not receive the same level of affection in return. The lyrics suggest that the other person may not realize how important the singer is to their life until they feel the pain of being let down by someone they counted on. The final refrain, "just you wait till it happens," implies that the singer believes in karma or the idea that what goes around comes around, and that one day the other person will understand their pain.
Overall, "Wait Till It Happens To You" is a song that touches on a variety of themes, including bullying, unrequited love, and karma. It conveys a sense of frustration, hurt, and hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Just you wait till it happens to you
Don't dismiss my struggles until you experience them yourself
I can't get no attention
I feel neglected and ignored
And you all love to pick on me
You enjoy teasing and mocking me
I just wonder why
I'm curious about the reasons for your behavior
You do me like you do
You treat me poorly
Just you wait till it happens to you
The tables will turn and you'll understand how I feel
Now you sittin' there and you're laughin'
You're currently finding humor in my misfortune
So I guess the joke's on me
I'm the subject of your ridicule
You knew how much I loved you
I had strong feelings for you
And you knew how much I really care
I deeply cared for you
One day you wake up
At some point in the future, you'll realize
And you feelin' bad
You'll be in a state of distress
Then you realize
It will become clear to you
That true friend that you have
The person you believe to be your friend
Well love don't love nobody
Love is unreliable and can turn on anyone
Now you know I feel to be down and out
You'll understand my feelings of sadness and hopelessness
I just wonder why
I'm still questioning why you treated me poorly
You do me like you do
You continue to mistreat me
Just you wait till it happens to you
You'll eventually face a similar situation
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John Astrup
I have IT for many years. 1967 Fats perform in England savielle theatre London. Whish I was there. But 1976 IT c ame to me in Copenhagen. 12 april. Tivoli Garden. Best in my life. Fats made. Talk to him and DAVE BARTHOLOMEW and band. What a Great love and music. 🎤🎹🎺