Copycat
Copycat Lyrics

Way down in Memphis, Tennessee
A location where an identical figure to the singer is present, including aspects of likeness such as dress and voice.

There's a guy looking just like me
An individual that looks identical to the singer in every way, from their physical appearance to their style and mannerisms.

Wearing the same blue suede shoes
The copycat is identical from head to toe, even down to the same blue suede shoes he wears.

Singing the same old blues
The copycat is trying to imitate the artist's style of singing, with the same blues sound that the artist has become known for.

He's a copycat
The person being referred to is attempting to be an exact copy of the artist in every way.

Trying to steal my soul
The singer feels as though the copycat is trying to take everything that makes him original and unique.

But he's too fat
The singer feels as though the copycat is physically inadequate, having even resorted to trying to copy the singer's diet.

To rock'n'roll
To be cool and original in the way that the artist is - something the copycat is believed to be inferior at.

Way down in the deep deep South
Another location in the South where the copycat is imitating the artist.

There's a guy with a girly mouth
The copycat has even gone as far as to try and clone aspects of the artist's physical appearance, such as the shape of his mouth.

Eating the same banana sandwich
The copycat has even started mimicking the singer's diet, and is eating the same banana sandwich.

Dressed in the same kind of kitsch
The copycat is even copying the kitschy style of dress that the artist is famous for.

Way down by the Mississippi river
Yet another location where the copycat is trying to replicate the singer's style.

There's a guy with a voice that quivers
The copycat is trying to replicate the unique features of the singer's voice, including the quivering sound.

Driving the same Cadillac car
The copycat has even gone as far as to clone the car that the singer drives, a Cadillac.

Chasing the same lucky star
The copycat is aspiring to achieve the same level of success and stardom that the artist has attained.

Way down in America
A general statement about the situation in America, where the copycat is making attempts to replicate the artist's life in many different ways.

There's a guy, rich and arrogant
The copycat has even gone as far as to clone the singer's ex-girlfriend Priscilla, who is now dating a rich and arrogant man.

Dating my fair Priscilla
The copycat has even gone so far as to date the singer's ex-girlfriend, whom he refers to as 'my fair Priscilla.'

He makes me want to hire a killer!
The copycat's actions have incensed the artist to a point where he jokingly considers hiring someone to harm him.

There's a guy lying in his grave
A statement about a hypothetical copycat - someone who has already faced consequences for trying to replicate the artist's life.

Cause nobody duplicating my jive
No one attempting to replicate the artist's style and life is ever going to get away with it.

Will never get away with that alive
Someone who tries to replicate the singer will never be successful, and may even die in the process.

He was a copycat
Referring to the hypothetical copycat who has already faced consequences for trying to replicate the artist.