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.
I'm Not the Marrying Kind
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Butter melts in her mouth
When she opens it to speak
Show me a girl who is acting so refined
And I'll show you a girl with one thing on her mind
So I say "You know what?" She says "What?"
I say "What? Oh I'm not the marrying kind
And it takes what you've got
But I'm not the marrying kind
Don't kiss me, don't claw me
Don't pet me, don't paw me
And I won't leave my freedom behind"
So I say "You know what?" She says "What?"
I say "What? Oh I'm not the marrying kind.
You know what?" She says "What?"
"Thanks a lot, but I'm not the marrying kind
Don't kiss me, don't claw me
Don't pet me, don't paw me
And I won't leave my freedom behind"
So I say "You know what?" She says "What?"
I say "What? Oh I'm not the marrying kind
I'm not, I'm not, I'm not, I'm not
Now you've got what I'm not
I'm not the marrying kind
Oh I'm not the marrying kind
Oh I'm not the marrying kind
The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "I'm Not the Marrying Kind" tell the story of a man who encounters a woman who seems to be interested in him. He is initially attracted to her physical beauty, indicated by the dimple on her cheek and the way that "butter melts in her mouth" when she speaks. However, he quickly realizes that she is only interested in getting married and settling down, which does not appeal to him. He tells her that he is not the marrying kind, and that he values his freedom too much to give it up for a relationship.
The song is a commentary on the differences between men and women when it comes to relationships and commitment. In the 1960s, when the song was released, there was a cultural shift happening that challenged traditional gender roles and expectations. Men were expected to be the providers and protectors of women, while women were expected to be obedient and submissive. Elvis Presley's song subverts these expectations by presenting a man who is not interested in settling down, and a woman who is eager to do so. The song suggests that women are just as capable of being interested in casual relationships as men are, and that men should not be pressured into marriage if they are not ready.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me a girl with a dimple on her cheek
I am attracted to a girl with a unique and charming smile.
Butter melts in her mouth
She has a soft and pleasant voice that is very alluring.
When she opens it to speak
When she talks, it's like she's casting a spell on me.
Show me a girl who is acting so refined
I don't trust a girl who is trying too hard to impress me.
And I'll show you a girl with one thing on her mind
She is probably only interested in a serious commitment, like marriage.
So I say "You know what?" She says "What?"
I try to steer the conversation in a different direction.
I say "What? Oh I'm not the marrying kind
I make it clear that I'm not looking for anything serious or long-term.
For you've got what it takes
You are an attractive and desirable woman.
And it takes what you've got
But I am not interested in a committed relationship, no matter how great you are.
Don't kiss me, don't claw me
I don't want any physical affection that would indicate a deeper connection.
Don't pet me, don't paw me
I want to maintain my independence and freedom.
And I won't leave my freedom behind"
I won't compromise my personal values or goals for a relationship.
You know what?" She says "What?"
She tries to persuade me to change my mind about commitment.
"Thanks a lot, but I'm not the marrying kind
I stand firm in my decision to avoid any serious relationships.
I'm not, I'm not, I'm not, I'm not
There's no changing my mind on this topic.
Now you've got what I'm not
I hope you understand that I cannot fulfill your desire for a committed relationship.
I'm not the marrying kind
I am simply not interested in getting married, and that won't change.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MACK DAVID, SHERMAN EDWARDS
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