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 popularโand 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.
All Shook Up
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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What's a-wrong with me?
I'm itchin' like a man on a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you think of when you have such luck?
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
Well, please don't ask me what's on my mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I feel fine
When I'm near that girl that I love best
My heart beats so, it scares me to death
When she touched my hand, what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano when it's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
My tongue gets tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have that girl that I love, so fine
She touched my hand, what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano that's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah
I'm all shook up
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "All Shook Up" describe how the singer is feeling after falling in love. The first verse indicates that he is feeling restless and losing control, comparing himself to a man itching on a fuzzy tree, while his friends think he is acting wild. The second verse states that his body is physically reacting to being in love, his hands are shaky, he is weak-legged, and his mind is preoccupied. The singer reveals that he is "mixed-up" but also feels fine, and when he is near his love interest, his heart beats so fast that it scares him.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm all shook up" several times and describes how the singer feels like he is losing control of his body and emotions. The final verse reveals that the girl he is in love with has touched his hand and kissed him, causing him to feel a chill and overwhelmed with emotion. He proclaims that she is his "buttercup" and that he is in love.
The lyrics to "All Shook Up" are straightforward in their representation of love, but they also convey the helplessness and disorientation that often accompanies it. The song's melody and upbeat rhythm also add to the sense of excitement and restlessness, making it a popular hit.
Line by Line Meaning
A-well a-bless my soul
Well, I'll be darned
What's a-wrong with me?
What's going on with me?
I'm itchin' like a man on a fuzzy tree
I'm feeling agitated and restless
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
My friends think I'm behaving erratically
I'm in love
I've fallen in love
I'm all shook up
I'm feeling very emotional and disoriented
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
Makes sounds of excitement
Well, my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I'm feeling physically weak and nervous
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
I feel unsteady and unstable
Who do you think of when you have such luck?
Who do you think about when you feel lucky?
Well, please don't ask me what's on my mind
I don't want to talk about what's bothering me
I'm a little mixed up, but I feel fine
I'm feeling confused, but overall I'm happy
When I'm near that girl that I love best
When I'm with the girl I love the most
My heart beats so, it scares me to death
My heart beats fast and it's scary
When she touched my hand, what a chill I got
I felt a shiver when she touched my hand
Her lips are like a volcano when it's hot
Her lips are passionate and fiery
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm happy to say she's my girlfriend
My tongue gets tied when I try to speak
I get tongue-tied around her
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
I'm really nervous around her
There's only one cure for this body of mine
The only cure for my emotions is her
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah-yeah
Makes sounds of excitement
Mm-mm, ooh, yeah-yeah
Makes sounds of excitement
I'm all shook up
I'm feeling very emotional and disoriented
Lyrics ยฉ BUDDE MUSIC FRANCE, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Elvis Presley, Otis Blackwell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A well'a bless my soul
What'sa wrong with me?
I'm itchin' like a man in a fuzzy tree
My friends say I'm actin' wild as a bug
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm mm, mm, yay, yay, yay
Well, my hands are shaky and my knees are weak
I can't seem to stand on my own two feet
Who do you think of when you have such luck?
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm mm, mm, yay, yay, yay
Well, please don't ask me what'sa on my mind
I'm a little mixed up, but I'm feelin' fine
When I'm near that girl that I love best
My heart beats so it scares me to death!
Well she touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano when it's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm mm, mm, yay, yay, yay
My tongue get tied when I try to speak
My insides shake like a leaf on a tree
There's only one cure for this body of mine
That's to have the girl that I love so fine!
Well she touched my hand what a chill I got
Her lips are like a volcano when it's hot
I'm proud to say that she's my buttercup
I'm in love
I'm all shook up
Mm mm mm, mm, yay, yay, yay
@michaelspicer1236
The King, may he rest in peace and know that he has touched the hearts of billions of souls.
@tanithjackson9227
Sounds as good today as it did in 1957. That's one definition of great music; it stands the test of time.
@michaelcraig9449
Why would it not sound good? Time means nothing
@robloxking2162
I love this dont u?
@kellywhite3527
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@richardcook7415
NOT that old but my grandson loves Elvis and Oasis tacking after his grandad
@Shinku_no_sanbun
I've never heard any other musician that has a voice like his though. Even after all these years, his voice is absolutely unique.
@Fearlessdove
Love Elvis songs! They're so much fun! ๐
@alexcarratu5554
A timeless classic, one of the best songs of the past 70 years. Elvis music will eternally live on.
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