Domino
Private Life Lyrics


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Don't want to discuss it
I think it's time for a change
You may get disgusted
Start thinkin' that I'm strange

In that case I'll go underground
Get some heavy rest
Never have to worry
About what is worst and what is best (get it)

Oh oh Domino (all right)
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Lord have mercy

I said oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Say it again

I said oh oh Domino
I said oh oh Domino, dig it

There's no need for argument
There's no argument at all
And if you never hear from him
That just means he didn't call or vice versa
That depends on wherever you're at
Or and if you never hear from me
That just means I would rather not

Oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo
There you go
Lord have mercy
I said oh oh Domino
Roll me over Romeo

There you go
Say it again
Oh oh Domino
I said oh oh Domino.

Hey Mr. DJ
I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
On the radio
On the radio
On the radio
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh, all right
Uh-uh




Hear the band
One more time

Overall Meaning

The song "Domino" by Private Life is a song that speaks about a need for change without wanting to discuss it. The singer emphasizes that it's time for them to go underground, seeking heavy rest where they won't have to worry about what's best or worst. The repetition of "Roll me over Romeo" and "Oh oh Domino" are suggestive of a sexual motif. The singer further suggests that there is no need for any arguments or discussions, hence, whoever doesn't hear from them, that means they didn't want to. The song is a representation of an individual's need for change without necessarily discussing it.


One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by Van Morrison, the Northern Irish singer-songwriter known for hits like "Brown Eyed Girl" and "Moondance." Private Life did a cover of the song in 1980, which reached number 47 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song was also featured in the 1980 movie "The Blues Brothers" as part of the soundtrack. It is one of the few songs on the soundtrack not performed by the Blues Brothers themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't want to discuss it
I don't want to talk about this topic anymore.


I think it's time for a change
I believe a change is necessary.


You may get disgusted
You might be grossed out.


Start thinkin' that I'm strange
You may begin to believe that I am peculiar.


In that case I'll go underground
If that happens, I will withdraw from public attention.


Get some heavy rest
I will sleep deeply.


Never have to worry
I won't have to stress about anything.


About what is worst and what is best (get it)
I won't have to decide between what is good and bad.


Oh oh Domino (all right)
The artist is happy or excited.


Roll me over Romeo
The artist suggests that their partner takes the lead.


There you go
The partner is encouraged to keep going.


Lord have mercy
A phrase indicating astonishment or surprise.


I said oh oh Domino
The singer repeats the chorus.


There's no need for argument
There is no reason to argue.


There's no argument at all
There is simply no dispute.


And if you never hear from him
If he doesn't contact you,


That just means he didn't call or vice versa
It simply means there was no communication either way.


That depends on wherever you're at
It all depends on the individual circumstances.


Or and if you never hear from me
If I don't reach out to you,


That just means I would rather not
It indicates a preference to not communicate.


Hey Mr. DJ
The artist is addressing the DJ.


I just want to hear some rhythm and blues music
The artist desires to listen to a specific music genre.


On the radio
The singer expects the DJ to play the requested music on air.


Uh-uh, all right
The artist is acknowledging agreement.


Hear the band
The singer suggests that the band plays another song.


One more time
The singer is requesting that the band play another song one final time.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: VAN MORRISON

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Comments from YouTube:

Greg Danielson

Steve Kershisnik is my personal friend, and I hung out with this band in the day. I also met Eddie Van Halen who co-produced this band with Ted Templeman. Those were the days!

Johnny Beane

I remember seeing them open for Van Halen in 88. I had their albums.

sherman pup

Danny and Rick Derringer killed it in 76 and 77

James Clay Garrison

My EX-wife!! Yayyyy!! No face shots of Chris until the very end cause he was prettier than the girls in the video!!

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