Country Boy
Joyful Tales of a Country Heart: Fats Domino's Musical Narrative
Lyrics
Have you heard the story
Introduction to the narrative
of a little country boy
Reference to a young boy from the countryside
He is always happy and full of joy
Emphasis on his constant happiness and joy
Nothing in this world
Nothing in the world occupies his thoughts
That he's thinking of
His thoughts are solely focused on something
All he really cares for
Expresses his true care for someone
Is the one he loves
His primary concern is the one he loves
And the moon above
Mentions the moon as a romantic symbol
Stars above
Highlights celestial elements representing love
Heaven above
Expands the romantic imagery to include heaven
That is all he thinking of
Reiterates his exclusive focus on love and celestial elements
Now you heard my story
Recap of the story told
Darling can't you see
Appeal to the listener to understand
That little country boy
Reaffirmation that the country boy is the singer
Happens to be me
Conclusion, stating the singer is the country boy
Have you heard the story
Repetition of the initial scenario
of the little country boy
Reiteration of the rural background of the boy
He is always happy and full of joy
Restatement of the boy's perpetual happiness
Nothing in this world
Reiteration that nothing else occupies his thoughts
That he's thinking of
Reaffirms his exclusive focus on someone
All he really cares for
Reiterates his deep care for the person he loves
Is the one he love
Restates the importance of the loved one
And the moon above
Mention of the romantic symbol, the moon
Stars above
Reiteration of celestial elements representing love
Heaven above
Expands the romantic imagery to include heaven
That is all he's thinking of
Emphasizes his exclusive focus on love and celestial elements
Now you heard my story
Recapitulation of the narrative
Darling can't you see
Repetition of the appeal to the listener for understanding
That little country boy
Final reaffirmation that the singer is the country boy
Happens to be me
Concluding statement that the singer is the country boy
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