Edge Of Reality
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Reality
Dark shadows follow me
The edge of reality
Better get your head together
See what's going on
Don't waste your time, you're gonna get left behind
Don't waste your time (dark shadows follow me)
Don't waste your time
Do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do
Do-do, do-do-do-do
The edge of reality
I walk along a thin line, darling
Dark shadows follow me
Here's where life's dream lies disillusioned
The edge of reality
Reality
Dark shadows follow me
The edge of reality
Better get your head together
See what's going on
Don't waste your time, you're gonna get left behind
Better get your head together, see what's goin' on
Don't waste your time (dark shadows follow me)
Don't waste your time
Do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do
Do-do, do-do-do-do
The edge of reality
Reality
Dark shadows follow me
The song "Edge of Reality" by Elvis Presley is a haunting and cryptic piece, which seems to be about a person being haunted by the fear of the unknown, of something ominous that's lurking just around the corner. The lyrics suggest that the singer is walking on a thin line, where dreams can be shattered and illusions can be stripped away in a moment. The "edge of reality" refers to the point where one's perception of the world collides with the real world, often leading to confusion, disillusionment, and fear. The first stanza describes the singer's feeling of being followed by dark shadows, which could be interpreted as a symbol of their anxiety, fear or depression.
In the second stanza, the singer urges the listener to "get your head together" and "see what's going on" before they get left behind. This could suggest that the singer is trying to warn the listener about the dangers of refusing to face reality, of dwelling too long in the shadows of their mind. The repetition of "don't waste your time" and "dark shadows follow me" adds to the sense of urgency and the singer's desperate need for the listener to snap out of their haze and face reality.
Overall, "Edge of Reality" can be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of living in a dream world and the consequences of not facing reality. The song's theme of darkness and confusion is conveyed beautifully through Elvis Presley's haunting vocals and the eerie synthesizer-driven melody.
Line by Line Meaning
The edge of reality
This refers to a state of being on the brink of something significant or facing an uncertain situation
Reality
The existence we perceive with our senses and that which is objective or factual
Dark shadows follow me
Represents the feeling of being followed or haunted by misfortunes or fear of the unknown
Better get your head together
To overcome chaos, confusion or dysfunction by organizing thoughts, emotions or actions for better decision making
See what's going on
Being aware of what's happening around us and understanding the situation we're in
Don't waste your time, you're gonna get left behind
To not miss opportunities or fall behind in life due to inaction or aimlessness
Do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do, do-do-do-do
A repetition of a rhythm as a signature of the era's pop songs
I walk along a thin line, darling
Implies the feeling of choosing between two equally difficult options in life, being in a delicate and uncertain state
Here's where life's dream lies disillusioned
Refers to feeling disappointed or unfulfilled despite chasing one's aspirations or goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, Florence Kaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@manuelatoennien3269
Dear 👑Elvis👑,
thanks for singing this wonderful song🎙️ by you. It is such a great gift💽 from you to your fans.
I am missing you very much, since you have been going from us like more than forty years ago, but I will never forget you today, tomorrow and forever.
Dear 👑Elvis👑,
I 😘love you until the end of my life,
if my heart❤️
stops💓 beating💓.
🕊️rest🕊️in🕊️peace🕊️
👑👑👑Elvis👑👑👑
❤️❤️my❤️love❤️❤️
@bulllet.tcb2005
A lot of His movie numbers are criminally underrated including this one.
@NicolettaTrumpyBear
Elvis singing truth about cia mosod honey pots
@sheilapickral1840
Totally agree!!!!! Many of his movie songs far under rated. This one was on a TV SHOW....AND THE FLIP SIDE OF
ANOTHER HIT. I HAVE THE 45.
USUALLY I COULD TELL YOU RIGHT OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD.....BUT FORGIVE ME CANT DO IT AT THIS MOMENT.
BUT IT WAS DEFINITELY IN A TV SPECIAL AND ON FLIP SIDE OF A 45. ALWAYS LOVED IT❣️
ALWAYS WILL❣️❤️
@langyd4518
he was the greatest pop culture star/icon ever
@christopherlucas1395
Whenever I watch these movies/shows from the 1960s they’re so pleasant and wonderful that it almost makes one forget that these were very racial and perilous times for African American people. The 1960s were during the civil rights movement/era where many African American people were still being slaughtered, mistreated, and just outright ostracized. But I remembered how kind and generous Elvis Presley was to so many people including African Americans.
@finn-fredriklange6610
Another great from the movies is ‘your time hasnt come yet baby’❤️
@AmyWinehouse.914
He would have been a great Bond and this song has Bond written all over it.
@siciliano66
It’s not too late … the next bond film “Edge of Reality”…. Do It!!!
@mehrsam4938
And Elvis would introduced himself like this: " Presley, Elvis Presley".
@AmyWinehouse.914
@@mehrsam4938 He used to get stirred up and would shake a lot.