You Can Pack Your Suitcase
Fats Domino · I Found My Thrill [2011]
Yes, you can pack your suitcase
I don't want you here no more
Yes, you can pack your suitcase
I don't want you here no more
You know you done me wrong
And it's time for you to go
I used to give you all my money
And all my loving too
I used to give you all my money
And all my loving too
Yeah, the thing you done to me
I wouldn't do them to you
No, don't want you no more
No, don't want you no more
You done me wrong
Time for you to go
Well, if you see my mama
Tell I'm comin' home to stay
Yes, if you see my mama
Tell I'm comin' home to stay
Tell her I'm tired of being mistreated
Can't go on this way
I don't want you here no more
Yes, you can pack your suitcase
I don't want you here no more
You know you done me wrong
And it's time for you to go
I used to give you all my money
And all my loving too
I used to give you all my money
And all my loving too
Yeah, the thing you done to me
I wouldn't do them to you
No, don't want you no more
No, don't want you no more
You done me wrong
Time for you to go
Well, if you see my mama
Tell I'm comin' home to stay
Yes, if you see my mama
Tell I'm comin' home to stay
Tell her I'm tired of being mistreated
Can't go on this way
You Can Pack Your Suitcase
Fats Domino's "You Can Pack Your Suitcase" stands as a quintessential example of his signature rockabilly style, blending upbeat tempo with a melancholic undertone that defined the early 1960s sound. Recorded during a pivotal era for rhythm and blues, the track showcases Domino's distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, capturing the essence of New Orleans music that influenced countless artists. The song's themes of departure and uncertainty resonate within the broader catalog of Domino's work, reflecting the personal and social currents of the time. It remains a staple in collections of classic rock and roll, celebrated for its infectious energy and the artist's enduring contribution to the genre.