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.
Goin' Home
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Has always been a part of me
It's in my blood, I just can't get it out
For a hundred miles a man can see
And be about as wild as he wants to be
If he feels like shouting all he's gotta do is shout
Where the purple mountains reach up high
Where the canyon walls have stood for a million years
Where the days are hot, the nights are cold
The desert sand looks just like gold
These trails were carved in sweat and blood and tears
Where the painted desert as you pass by
Looks like a rainbow in the sky
The cactus blooms in the early morning sun
Where the night wings sing and eagles fly
The clouds paint pictures in the sky
The coyotes howl tells you when the day is done
I'm coming home, this time I'm gonna stay
I'm coming home and I ain't never goin' away
My feet are itching to get back home
I've had the desert fever since I've been gone
I need some loving so bad that I can't see
When a woman looks a man in the eye
You know it takes a man to satisfy
Thinking about them girls is killing me
I'm going home, going home
Going home, I'm going home
Going home, going home
Going home
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song Goin' Home express the singer's longing to return to his roots in the American West. He describes the landscape with pride and fondness, portraying his love for the open spaces, mountains, and deserts of his homeland. The phrase "This proud wild land where the wind blows free" encapsulates the sense of freedom and independence that the singer associates with his home territory. The mountains, canyons, and other natural features mentioned in the lyrics are symbols of his heritage and identity. He also mentions the animal life and the sounds of nature, giving the impression of a harmonious relationship with the environment.
The second part of the song refers to the singer's personal life and relationships. He admits to feeling lonely and disconnected while away from home, and he yearns for female companionship. His confession that he needs a woman and that thinking about them is "killing" him exposes his vulnerability and humanity. The contrast between the rugged, untamed landscape and the singer's emotional needs creates a poignant mood that adds depth to the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase "Going home" reinforces the singer's determination to return to his roots, where he feels he belongs and where he can find fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
This proud wild land where the wind blows free
This untamed place where the breeze moves easily
Has always been a part of me
Has forever been within me
It's in my blood, I just can't get it out
It's a part of my identity, I can't extract it out
For a hundred miles a man can see
Over long distances, you can see far and wide
And be about as wild as he wants to be
And be as liberated as he yearns to be
If he feels like shouting all he's gotta do is shout
If he wants to scream out loud, he just can let it out
Where the purple mountains reach up high
Where the amethyst peaks touch the sky
And look like they're gonna touch the sky
And seem like they could caress the heavens
Where the canyon walls have stood for a million years
Where the deep ravines cling for an eternity
Where the days are hot, the nights are cold
Where the days are warm, and the nights are chilly
The desert sand looks just like gold
The arid sand resembles precious gold
These trails were carved in sweat and blood and tears
These paths were etched with toil and tears and fears
Where the painted desert as you pass by
Where the vibrant desert, as you hurry by
Looks like a rainbow in the sky
Looks like a multicolored emblem in the sky
The cactus blooms in the early morning sun
The majestic cacti flourish in the early morning sun
Where the night wings sing and eagles fly
Where nocturnal birds melodize and raptors soar high
The clouds paint pictures in the sky
The clouds create magnificent forms in the sky
The coyotes howl tells you when the day is done
The coyotes' yells inform you when the day is done
I'm coming home, this time I'm gonna stay
I'm heading home, and this time for eternity I'll stay
I'm coming home and I ain't never goin' away
I'm returning home for good and won't disappear away
My feet are itching to get back home
I'm excited to walk home right away
I've had the desert fever since I've been gone
I've missed the desert immensely while I was gone
I need some loving so bad that I can't see
I yearn for love intensely that it blinds me
When a woman looks a man in the eye
When a lady stares at a guy with her eye
You know it takes a man to satisfy
You know it takes a man to fulfill her heart's cry
Thinking about them girls is killing me
Thinking about those ladies is hurting me greatly
Going home, going home
I'm returning home, returning home
Going home, I'm going home
I'm going to my home, going to my home
Going home, going home
I'm returning home, returning home
Going home
Returning to my dwelling place
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOY BYERS
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Elvis Kantathi
This proud wild land where the wind blows free
Has always been a part of me
It's in my blood, I just can't get it out
For a hundred miles a man can see
And be about as wild as he wants to be
If he feels like shouting, all he's gotta do is shout
Where the purple mountains reach up high
And look like they're gonna touch the sky
Where the canyon walls have stood for a million years
Where the days are hot, the nights are cold
The desert sand looks just like gold
These trails were carved in sweat and blood and tears
Where the painted desert as you pass by
Looks like a rainbow in the sky
The cactus blooms in the early morning sun
Where the nightwings sing and eagles fly
The clouds paint pictures in the sky
The coyotes howl tells you when the day is done
I'm coming home, this time I'm gonna stay
I'm coming home and I ain't never goin' away
My feet are itching to get back home
I've had the desert fever since I've been gone
I need some loving so bad that I can't see
When a woman looks a man in the eye
You know it takes a man to satisfy
Thinking about them girls is killing me
I'm going home, going home
Going home, I'm going home
Going home, going home, going hom
Chris Carlin
Awesome song and movie ELVIS FOREVER AND ETERNITY 🌹❤️💯🌟❤️❣️
Eric Menton
One day we will no longer be of this world, however Elvis and his music will continue to move future generations
Mechanical Manny
Amen to that 👍
Analia Jimena Lopez
So amazing and handsome Elvis . Nobody like you Elvis ...nobody !!!! Always in my ♥️ .
King Elvis Aaron Presley 👑👑👑👑👑..
Bill Bass
Elvis could sing about anything there will never be another like him
Eric Menton
I just discovered this song by elvis, it's beautiful😮💖🙏
Girlene Maria S. Wanderley S. Wanderley
SIMPLESMENTE BELO
Carlos Presley
What a Voice❤❤❤❤❤❤
Margaret Escreet
He just was everyone’s brother everyone’s son, he never seemed to put on airs and graces like todays so called celebrities do, he was just the boy next door.
Elvis Kantathi
This proud wild land where the wind blows free
Has always been a part of me
It's in my blood, I just can't get it out
For a hundred miles a man can see
And be about as wild as he wants to be
If he feels like shouting, all he's gotta do is shout
Where the purple mountains reach up high
And look like they're gonna touch the sky
Where the canyon walls have stood for a million years
Where the days are hot, the nights are cold
The desert sand looks just like gold
These trails were carved in sweat and blood and tears
Where the painted desert as you pass by
Looks like a rainbow in the sky
The cactus blooms in the early morning sun
Where the nightwings sing and eagles fly
The clouds paint pictures in the sky
The coyotes howl tells you when the day is done
I'm coming home, this time I'm gonna stay
I'm coming home and I ain't never goin' away
My feet are itching to get back home
I've had the desert fever since I've been gone
I need some loving so bad that I can't see
When a woman looks a man in the eye
You know it takes a man to satisfy
Thinking about them girls is killing me
I'm going home, going home
Going home, I'm going home
Going home, going home, going hom