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.
A Little Less Conversation (JX
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me (satisfy me)
The lyrics of Elvis Presley vs. Junkie XL's song A Little Less Conversation is about the desire for action and passion instead of just words. The song is directed at a lover who is not satisfying their partner's needs, as they only talk about their problems instead of taking action to fix them. The singer asks for a little more "bite" and "spark," urging the lover to open up their heart and satisfy their needs.
The song then shifts to a more romantic tone, with the singer inviting their lover to let go of their words and listen to the music. They promise a groovy night and the opportunity to put their mind at ease. However, the refrain of "a little less conversation, a little more action" comes back, as the singer implores their lover to stop procrastinating and start taking action.
Overall, the song is a plea for passion and action in a relationship, with the singer desiring more than just words and talk, but also the physicality and passion that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
Stop talking and start doing something productive.
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
I am not content with all this pointless annoyance.
A little more bite and a little less bark
Be more assertive and stop complaining.
A little less fight and a little more spark
Don't argue and bring more enthusiasm.
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Stop talking nonsense and show me love and affection.
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Relax and enjoy the pleasant tune.
Drifting through a summer breeze
The music is flowing gently in the calm summer air.
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
The atmosphere is enjoyable and I can teach you how to have fun.
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
Join me and relax your mind.
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Let's stop talking and start doing something fun.
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Let's go out and have an adventure.
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Stop delaying and just act without overthinking.
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
Time is passing and I am getting frustrated waiting for you.
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Please show me love and make me happy.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BILLY STRANGE, MAC DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JuniorDominguez
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
Satisfy me, baby
Baby, close your eyes and listen to the music
Drifting through a summer breeze
It's a groovy night and I can show you how to use it
Come along with me and put your mind at ease
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me, baby (satisfy me)
Come on, baby, I'm tired of talking
Grab your coat and let's start walking
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, come on (come on, come on)
Don't procrastinate, don't articulate
Girl, it's getting late, gettin' upset waitin' around
A little less conversation, a little more action, please
All this aggravation ain't satisfactioning me
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Close your mouth and open up your heart and, baby, satisfy me
(Satisfy me) Satisfy me (satisfy me)
@ntcnetwork9934
This video is the most amazingly 2000s thing I’ve ever seen.
@evrtt_trn
lol Let's get it started by black eyed peas is peak 2000 for me
@thomasoftorquemadamcdxx171
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@DPMusicStudio
It's like watching Go West's "The King of Wishful Thinking" and realizing that they are perfectly encapsulating the early 1990's.
@mchristhomas
Agreed - how could a video be so cheap, yet entertaining!!
@jr2904
@the hevy let's get tarded in here! I agree, fuck the PC bullshit
@Elvisultimatefanchannel
Took Elvis to No1 in the charts.Where he rightly belongs
@vernpascal1531
Absolutely right -used too work in a Gym this came on regularly and was like a Rose in a garden of weeds!
@frankmay1223
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@karlhungus5554
The King still reigns!