Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, and relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, with his family when he was 13 years old. His music career began there in 1954, recording at Sun Records with producer Sam Phillips, who wanted to bring the sound of African American music to a wider audience. Accompanied by guitarist Scotty Moore and bassist Bill Black, Presley was a pioneer of rockabilly, an uptempo, backbeat-driven fusion of country music and rhythm and blues. In 1955, drummer D. J. Fontana joined to complete the lineup of Presley's classic quartet and RCA Victor acquired his contract in a deal arranged by Colonel Tom Parker, who would manage the singer for more than two decades. Presley's first RCA single, "Heartbreak Hotel", was released in January 1956 and became a number one hit in the United States. With a series of successful network television appearances and chart-topping records, he became the leading figure of the newly popular sound of rock and roll. His energized interpretations of songs and sexually provocative performance style, combined with a singularly potent mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, made him enormously popular—and controversial.
In November 1956, Presley made his film debut in Love Me Tender. Drafted into military service in 1958, Presley relaunched his recording career two years later with some of his most commercially successful work. He held few concerts however, and guided by Parker, proceeded to devote much of the 1960s to making Hollywood movies and soundtrack albums, most of them critically derided. In 1968, following a seven-year break from live performances, he returned to the stage in the acclaimed television comeback special Elvis, which led to an extended Las Vegas concert residency and a string of highly profitable tours. In 1973, Presley gave the first concert by a solo artist to be broadcast around the world, Aloha from Hawaii. Years of prescription drug abuse severely compromised his health, and he died suddenly in 1977 at his Graceland estate, just 42 years of age.
Presley is one of the most celebrated and influential musicians of the 20th century. Commercially successful in many genres, including pop, country, blues, and gospel, he is the best-selling solo artist in the history of recorded music. He won three competitive Grammys, received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award at age 36, and has been inducted into multiple music halls of fame.
20.CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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but I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay
would it be a sin
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
take my hand, take my whole life too
for I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Darling so it goes
some things are meant to be
take my hand, take my whole life too
for I can't help falling in love with you
for I can't help falling in love with you
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love" are about how love can have a powerful hold over people, even if it goes against logic or reason. The quote "wise men say only fools rush in" suggests that it's not wise to fall in love too quickly, but the singer can't help feeling that way about the person they're singing to. The question "shall I stay, would it be a sin?" implies that the singer is questioning the consequences of staying in this relationship, possibly because it goes against social norms or expectations.
The metaphor of love being like a river that flows surely to the sea implies that love is a natural force, something that people can't control or stop. This is reinforced by the line "some things are meant to be" which suggests that love is destiny or fate. The singer then takes a clear stance by stating "For I can't help falling in love with you" emphasizing that this love is stronger than any doubts or rational thoughts they might have.
Overall, the lyrics of "Can't Help Falling in Love" convey a sense of helplessness when it comes to love, and that it can be an all-consuming force that is difficult to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Wise men say only fools rush in
According to wise men, only foolish people act impulsively in love.
But I can't help falling in love with you
Despite the wise saying, I cannot control my feelings and I am falling in love with you.
Shall I stay
Should I continue to pursue this love?
Would it be a sin
Is it morally wrong to give in to this love?
If I can't help falling in love with you
If I am unable to resist the pull towards loving you.
Like a river flows surely to the sea
Just as a river naturally flows towards the sea, our love is inevitable and meant to be.
Darling so it goes
This is simply how it is, my love.
Some things are meant to be
Some things in life are destined and cannot be prevented.
Take my hand, take my whole life too
I want to give you all of myself and be with you forever.
For I can't help falling in love with you
Because I am unable to resist falling in love with you, I want to give you everything I have.
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: George David Weiss, Hugo E Peretti, Luigi Creatore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mundo de arañitas
He has not died, he just returned to his planet
Anthony Reed
Just watched men in black again hours ago so this was good lol
EXP_Cahin
Yes
Jar
Na he dead fam
Brandy H.2426
Maybe none of us “die” maybe we just all return to our planets. Lol.
Jacob
This song hits way differently after seeing the new movie. The way they used the melody of this song throughout the scenes of him with Priscilla was brilliant and made the ending scenes of their separation much more of a painful watch.
Jenny Lee
@Hornet I will be able to watch it as many times as I want when the DVD📀 comes out soon! Can’t wait to own it! 🙏🙌
Hornet
@Jenny Lee 2nd time? Try 5th!
Jacob
@Yani Jen Not really.
Yani Jen
@Jacob well he was abusive