Wearin' That Loved on Look
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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You said you'd be good while I'm gone,
But the look in your eye dun told me you told a lie,
I know there's been some carryin' on.
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look.
The ash trays are all full of ashes,
The floor needs a touch of the mop,
There's a man downstairs with a long bushy hair,
He said your party was a three day rock.
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look.
Baby if you ever loved me,
Then Bonnie and Clyde loved the law,
Well a bird can't fly and I don't like apple pie,
And trees won't grow in Arkansas.
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look.
I had to leave town for a little while,
You said you'd be good while I'm gone,
But the look in your eye dun told me you told a lie,
I know there's been some carryin' on.
Well, baby, you're wearin' that loved on look,
Yeah, baby, you're wearin' that loved on look
Yeah, baby
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song, Wearin' That Loved on Look, describe a man coming home after being away for a while and realizing that his partner has been unfaithful. The opening lines suggest that he had to leave town for some time, leaving his partner behind with the hope that she would remain faithful. However, upon returning home, he observes a few things that indicate that she had other intentions. The ashtrays are full of ashes, the floor needs to be cleaned, and there is a man with long bushy hair lurking around. All these things suggest that there was some kind of wild party going on in his absence.
The repetition of the phrase "Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look" in the chorus suggests that the singer has caught his partner in the act of infidelity. He states that she is wearing the look of love, but it is not directed towards him. The analogy of wearing love hints at the idea that love is something that can be put on and off like clothing, and the lover's partner has decided to wear love for someone else.
The final lines of the song reinforce the idea that his partner's love was not true, and she had been unfaithful. The metaphorical references to Bonnie and Clyde's love for the law further emphasize this point. The overall tone of the song is one of sadness and a sense of betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
I had to leave town for a little while,
I had to leave home for some time
You said you'd be good while I'm gone,
You promised to behave while I was away
But the look in your eye dun told me you told a lie,
Your eyes gave away the fact that you lied to me
I know there's been some carryin' on.
I know there has been some mischief going on
Baby, you're wearin' that loved on look, shoop, shoop, shoop, shoop
You have the look of someone who is in love
The ash trays are all full of ashes,
The ash trays are overflowing with cigarette butts
The floor needs a touch of the mop,
The floor is dirty and needs to be cleaned
There's a man downstairs with a long bushy hair,
There is a man with long hair downstairs
He said your party was a three day rock.
He said that your party lasted for three days and was wild
Baby if you ever loved me,
If you ever truly loved me
Then Bonnie and Clyde loved the law,
Your love for me is as questionable as Bonnie and Clyde's love for the law
Well a bird can't fly and I don't like apple pie,
I don't believe anything you say
And trees won't grow in Arkansas.
I don't believe anything you do either
Well, baby, you're wearin' that loved on look,
You have the look of someone who is in love
Yeah, baby, you're wearin' that loved on look,
You have the look of someone who is in love
Yeah, baby
You have the look of someone who is in love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DALLAS FRAZIER, ARTHUR LEO OWENS
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