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.
Doncha' think it's time
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I want to know when you gonna give me a chance
Kiss me honey, tell me your mine
Doncha' think it's time
I've been yearning for a sweet embrace
Rub my hair till I'm a total disgrace
Kiss me honey make my life divine
Doncha' think it's time
I don't want to walk without you
Walkin' right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin'
With the other guys
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Doncha' think it's time
I don't want to walk without you
Walkin' right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin'
With the other guys
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Doncha' think it's time
Doncha' think it's time
Doncha' think it's time
Doncha' think it's time
In Elvis Presley's song Doncha' Think It's Time, the singer expresses his desire for a romantic relationship with a woman he admires. He yearns to be kissed and embraced by her, and he wants her to declare her love for him. The song's lyrics describe the physical sensations he experiences when he is around her, such as warmth and thrills. He also expresses his jealousy when he sees her talking with other guys.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of urgency, with the repeated refrain of "Doncha' think it's time" emphasizing the need for the woman to reciprocate the singer's feelings. The use of repetition also underscores the singer's eagerness for a relationship with this woman. Overall, the song conveys a sense of youthful desire and impatience for love.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been yearning for a little romance
I've been wanting some love and affection lately
I want to know when you gonna give me a chance
I'm hoping that you'll show interest in me and give us a chance to be together
Kiss me honey, tell me your mine
Show me your love by kissing me and tell me that I belong to you
Doncha' think it's time
Don't you think we've waited long enough to be together?
I've been yearning for a sweet embrace
I've been wanting to be held and hugged affectionately
Rub my hair till I'm a total disgrace
I want to be pampered and cared for until I'm completely relaxed and vulnerable
Kiss me honey make my life divine
Kiss me deeply and make my life feel complete and perfect
I don't want to walk without you
I don't want to be alone and separated from you
Walkin' right by my side
I want to stay close to you and be with you as we move forward
It hurts me to see you talkin'
I feel sad and hurt when I see you talking to other people
With the other guys
Especially when you talk to other guys and it makes me feel insecure
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
I feel a rush of warmth and emotion when you touch my face
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Your actions and affection are so exciting that I'm at a loss for words
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Express your love for me and tell me that I belong to you
Doncha' think it's time
We've been waiting for this moment for a long time, don't you think it's finally time to be together?
Doncha' think it's time
We've waited long enough, isn't it time for us to be together?
Doncha' think it's time
We've been yearning for each other, let's not wait any longer to be together
Doncha' think it's time
We belong together, it's time to make it happen
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CLYDE OTIS, WILLIE DIXON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Wolfhoundersful
I've been yearning for a little romance
I wanna know when you gonna give me a chance
Kiss me honey, tell me your mine
Doncha' think it's time
I've been yearning for a sweet embrace
Rub my hair till I'm a total disgrace
Kiss me honey make my life divine
Doncha' think it's time
I don't wanna walk without you
Walkin' right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin'
With the other guys
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Doncha' think it's time
I don't wanna walk without you
Walkin' right by my side
It hurts me to see you talkin'
With the other guys
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Doncha' think it's time [4x]
@davemk7294
Elvis is better than Michael Jackson
@catherinesmith2038
Theres only one ELVIS HES THE Best
@arturocosino9946
The king of music
@lengasparini2918
When Elvis died, the world became darker, and things were not the same. The 80s proved this
@felipehernandez-pedroza8288
True. The '80s sucks.
@robertsammons3848
God. This song is so cool why don't they play these songs n the radio. All the time they is rap and hip hop bullshit . this is real pure music.
@Hellwyck
rap is part of hiphop, they're the same thing.
People do play Elvis on the radio, just not on a fucking rap station.
@leonolanofficial4581
@@Hellwyck i have only heard elvis once and that was a special request
@ottohoulihan2743
@@Hellwyck Ha! Good reply.
@kelliintexas3575
They play it on Elvis Sirius! live from Graceland!