Dominó
Ray Martin and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to Ray Martin and His Orchestra's song Domino are about a love affair that is both passionate and tumultuous. The singer describes the object of his affection as both an angel and a devil, someone who was sent to him by heaven to love and to torment him. He is clearly deeply in love with her but also afraid of being hurt by her in the future.
He sings about how he is willing to forgive anything that she does, as long as he has her in his life. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, as the singer is aware of his love's fickle and unpredictable nature. Despite this, he still wants to be with her and is willing to endure the pain that may come with it.
The song is a classic example of the "torch song," a popular genre of music that emerged in the 1930s and 1940s that focused on unrequited love and longing. With its lush orchestral arrangement and emotive lyrics, Domino became a hit for Ray Martin and His Orchestra in 1951, cementing its place in the canon of romantic ballads.
Line by Line Meaning
Domino, Domino, you're an angel
I see you as someone who brings me happiness
That heaven has sent me
I feel like you were sent to me by a greater power
Domino, Domino, you're a devil
You have the power to control and hurt me
Designed to torment me
It seems like you enjoy making me suffer
When your heart must know
I'm sure you're aware
That I love you so
I have strong feelings for you
Tell me why, tell me why
Please explain to me
Why do you make me cry, Domino?
Why do you continue to make me sad?
Domino, Domino, won't you tell me
I'm asking you to be honest with me
You'll never desert me?
Will you always stick by my side?
Domino, Domino, if you stay
As long as you're with me
I don't care how you hurt me
I'll take whatever pain comes with it
Fate has made you so
You were meant to be this way
You can't change, I know
I understand you can't be someone else
You can't change, though you try
Even if you put in effort, you can't change who you are
But then neither can I, Domino
Just like you, I can't change who I am
Just one look in your eyes
Just seeing you is enough to make me fall for you
And I melt with desire
I feel intense emotion just by being near you
And my whole world fills with music
Everything becomes more beautiful and lively when I'm with you
When I'm lost in your embrace
I feel safe and loved when we're together
But I know that you're fickle
I understand that you can easily be swayed by others
And I'm not misled
I know what I'm getting into
Each attractive new face
Whenever someone catches your eye
That you see turns your head
You become interested in them
And it scares me that tomorrow
It worries me that someday soon
Someone else may take my place
Another person may become more important to you than I am
Domino, Domino, I'll forgive
No matter what you do
Anything that you do
I will still care for you
Domino, Domino, nothing matters
As long as we're together
If I have you
I will be content
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