Domino
Doris Day · Other Songs - Doris Day
Domino, Domino, you're a devil designed to torment me,
When your heart must know that I love you so,
Tell me why, tell me why, why do you make me cry, Domino,
Domino, Domino, won't you tell me you'll never desert me?
Domino, Domino, if you stay I don't care how you hurt me,
Fate has made you so, you can't change, I know,
You can't change, though you try, but then neither can I, Domino,
Just one look in your eyes and I melt with desire,
Just a touch of your hands and I burst into fire,
And my whole world fills with music when I'm lost in your embrace,
But I know that you're fickle and I'm not misled,
Each attractive new face that you see turns your head,
And it scares me that tomorrow, someone else may take my place,
Domino, Domino, you're an angel that heaven has sent me,
Domino, Domino, you're a devil designed to torment me,
When your heart must know that I love you so,
Tell me why, tell me why, why do you make me cry, Domino,
Domino, Domino, I'll forgive anything that you do,
Domino, Domino, nothing matters if I have you.
Domino - Doris Day
Doris Day's 1958 recording of 'Domino' stands as a quintessential example of her smooth, vocal style that defined the era of easy listening and romantic pop. The song, a standard from the Great American Songbook, features a gentle melody and lyrics about the enduring power of love, themes that resonated deeply with Day's persona as a wholesome and relatable artist. Her delivery is characterized by warmth and clarity, showcasing her ability to convey emotion without vocal embellishment, a hallmark of her career. Released during the height of her fame following 'Blue Hawaii', the track exemplifies the polished production and sophisticated songwriting of the late 1950s. It remains a staple in her discography, often performed live and recorded in various sessions, cementing its place in the canon of classic American music.