Black Velvet
Black velvet - Alannah Myles Lyrics

Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
The setting is Mississippi during a drought.

Jimmy Rogers on the Victrola up high
Jimmy Rogers is being played loudly on the record player.

Mama's dancing' with a baby on her shoulder
A mother is dancing while holding her baby.

The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
The sunset is slow and beautiful, like molasses.

The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything
The singer was skilled in singing and dancing.

Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
The singer was captivating and left people wanting more.

Black velvet and that little boy's smile
The singer had a charming, infectious smile and wore black velvet.

Black velvet with that slow southern style
The singer had a slow, southern style that was unique and memorable.

A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
The singer's music had a powerful effect on people, like a religious experience.

Black velvet if you please
The singer's choice of clothing was black velvet and he was pleasing to look at.

Up in Memphis the music's like a heatwave
In Memphis, the music is hot and intense.

White lightning, bound to drive you wild
The music, like white lightning, was exciting and wild.

Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
The singer is loved by young girls everywhere.

"Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
The singer's performance of "Love Me Tender" moves people to tears.

The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
The singer moved in a sweet, seductive way that was almost sinful.

Every word of every song that he sang was for you
The singer had a way of making the audience feel special, like the songs were just for them.

In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon
The singer's career and life were cut short, ending abruptly.

What could you do?
There was nothing anyone could do to prevent the singer's untimely death.

If you please
The phrase at the end of the song is a polite request for approval or agreement from the listener.