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
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 lyrics convey a sense of longing and desire for romance. The singer expresses their yearning for physical affection - a kiss, a sweet embrace, and the touch of their romantic interest. The repetition of the phrase "doncha' think it's time" suggests a sense of urgency and impatience, as if the singer is asking why their romantic interest has not initiated intimacy yet.
The second verse focuses on the singer's jealousy towards other men talking to their romantic interest. It is clear that they do not want to exist without their interest nearby, making their happiness dependent on the affection of their suitor. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the singer requesting their love interest to finally take the plunge and express their feelings for them.
Overall, the song presents a classic "love me, love me" theme and is filled with pleas for affection. Its upbeat tempo and catchy melody make it a memorable tune from Elvis Presley's early career.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been yearning for a little romance
I am longing for a romantic relationship
I want to know when you gonna give me a chance
I am wondering when you will give me an opportunity to be with you
Kiss me honey, tell me your mine
Show me your affection and tell me that you love me
Doncha' think it's time
Do you not think it's the right moment for us to be together?
I've been yearning for a sweet embrace
I have been desiring to be held intimately
Rub my hair till I'm a total disgrace
Mess up my hair and make me feel carefree and wild
Kiss me honey make my life divine
Give me a passionate kiss and make my life complete
I don't want to walk without you
I don't want to be without you by my side
Walkin' right by my side
I want you to be walking beside me wherever I go
It hurts me to see you talkin'
It pains me to witness you conversing with other men
With the other guys
I am jealous of the attention you give to other men
I get so warm when you touch my cheek
Your touch makes me feel incredibly warm and loved
You thrill me so much that I can hardly speak
I am so excited and overwhelmed by my feelings for you
Love me honey tell me you're mine
Express your love for me and confirm that I am yours
Doncha' think it's time
Do you not think it's the perfect opportunity to commit to a relationship?
Doncha' think it's time
Isn't it about time for us to become a couple?
Doncha' think it's time
Do you not agree that this is the ideal moment for us to start dating?
Lyrics © IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: CLYDE OTIS, WILLIE DIXON
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