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.
Am I Ready
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Am I ready, to fall in love with you
One love, one girl,one dream shared by two
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
I have touched your lips, and now I know
I would be a fool, to let you go
Should I, could I, how I wish I knew
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
Should I, could I, how I wish I knew
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
Fall in love ... with ... you
Elvis Presley's song "Am I Ready" is about the singer's apprehension towards falling in love with someone. The lyrics suggest that he has met someone special, but he questions whether he is "ready" to commit himself to her completely. The opening lines, "Am I ready, can my heart be true? Am I ready, to fall in love with you" convey this hesitation, as he wonders whether he is truly capable of loving someone fully.
Throughout the song, the singer reflects on his feelings towards this person, admitting that he has already been drawn in by her. The lines "I have touched your lips, and now I know, I would be a fool, to let you go" suggest that he has already been physically intimate with this person, and that this has increased his interest in her. However, he still questions whether he is truly "ready" to pursue a relationship with her.
The chorus is the most telling part of the song, as it repeats the central question: "Should I, could I, how I wish I knew, Am I ready, to fall in love with you." This repetition emphasizes the singer's uncertainty, as he can't quite decide whether he wants to take the risk of falling in love. In the end, the song ends on a hopeful note, with the singer declaring his willingness to "fall in love...with...you," suggesting that he has finally decided to take the leap and commit himself to the person he's been thinking about.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I ready, can my heart be true?
I am questioning if I am prepared and if I am capable of being honest and genuine with you.
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
I am pondering if I am ready to fully commit my emotions and to start a relationship with you.
One love, one girl, one dream shared by two
We share a common dream for one love with one girl, and it is something we both desire.
I have touched your lips, and now I know
Having experienced a physical connection with you, I now have a better understanding of how I feel about you.
I would be a fool, to let you go
If I were to let you go and not pursue a relationship with you, it would be a foolish decision.
Should I, could I, how I wish I knew
I am uncertain about what to do, and I wish I had answers to know how to proceed.
Fall in love ... with ... you
I am expressing my willingness to take a chance and to embark on a journey to fall in love with you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROY C. BENNETT, SID TEPPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Brother Horatio
AM I READY
Am I ready, can my heart be true?
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
One love, one girl, one dream shared by two
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
I have touched your lips, and now I know
I would be a fool, to let you go
Should I, could I, how I wish I knew
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
Should I, could I, how I wish I knew
Am I ready, to fall in love with you
FALL IN LOVE... WITH... YOU...
William Unsworth
The worlds greatest entertainer, there will never ever be another like Elvis.
Vicky Long
Beautiful song by a beautiful man. Elvis is still missed and I cry listening to his beautiful voice. Such a compassionate voice. I hope he knew how much joy he still brings to hearts world wide. R.I. P. 👑💕💕💕
George Vreeland Hill
No one will ever have a voice like Elvis Presley. Even his movie songs are legendary.
Mallen JM
Absolutely the one and only!
Bill Wren
I actually prefer his Movie songs
Raymond Hoagland
Love 💕 Elvis’s movie music 🎶 could listen to it all day long 🎸👑
Empire Stikes Back
Elvis delivers another wonderful song. Shelley Fabares is beautiful!
Larry Blong
Can mere words ever describe the greatness of Elvis?
Lynn House
No they can not!
Sieglinde Vychodil
Elvis ist der alllle pest und niemand kann im nachmachen