Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".

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.

Are You Sincere
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Are you sincere when you say I love you
Are you sincere when you say you love me too
Oh and are you really mine every day, all the time
I've gotta know which way to go
Will our love grow, are you sincere

Are you sincere when you say I love you
Honey, are you sincere when you say you love me too

And are you really mine every day, all the time

I've gotta know which way to go
Will our love grow, are you sincere

Overall Meaning

Elvis Presley's "Are You Sincere" is a love song that reflects the doubts and insecurities of a lover, who asks the question "Are you sincere?" repeatedly throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a relationship with someone and is unsure about their partner's love for them. The singer asks if their partner is sincere about their love, and if they truly mean it when they say they love them. The singer also asks if their partner is committed to them and if their love will grow.

The song portrays the struggle of the singer to trust their partner and their relationship. These doubts and questions about the authenticity of love and commitment are universal and relatable, making this song a popular love ballad to this day. The song's melody and Elvis's soulful voice add a romantic depth and vulnerability, making "Are You Sincere" a classic love song.

Line by Line Meaning

Are you sincere when you say I love you
Do you truly mean it when you tell me you love me?

Are you sincere when you say you love me too
Do you really love me just as much as I love you?

Oh and are you really mine every day, all the time
Do you belong to me completely and always, without exception?

I've gotta know which way to go
I need to know if I should keep loving you or let you go.

Will our love grow, are you sincere
Do you truly want our love to grow and prosper, or are you just pretending?

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LUCKY MOELLER, WAYNE P. WALKER

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