Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".

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 Don't Want to
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my lovin' in the evening time
When I'm with my baby

Well, it ain't no fun with the sun around
I get going when the sun goes down
And I'm with my baby

Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
And we're gonna kiss some more
Who cares how many times we kiss
'Cause at a time like this, who keeps score?

Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I meet my baby

Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
And we're gonna kiss some more
Who cares how many times we kiss
'Cause at a time like this, who keeps score

Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I meet my baby

And it don't matter if it's sleet or snow
The drive-in's cozy when the lights are low
And I'm with my baby

Makes no difference if the rain comes down
I don't notice when she's around
Oh boy, what a baby

Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss
And we're gonna kiss some more
Well, one kiss from my baby doll makes me hot
More more more more

Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine
I get my loving in the evening time
When I meet my baby

Well, that's when we're gonna kiss and kiss and kiss and kiss and
We're gonna kiss some more
Well, one kiss from my baby doll makes me hot
More more more more

Well, I don't care if the sun don't shine

I get my loving in the evening time
When I'm with my baby

Overall Meaning

The song "I Don't Want to" by Elvis Presley is a classic love song that explores the internal struggles of falling in love with someone while trying to resist and not wanting to show it. The song starts with an admission that the singer doesn't want to let the person know how much they want them, indicating a fear of vulnerability and potential rejection. The second line, "Don't come near me, I don't trust you," adds to this sense of vulnerability and hesitation, indicating a lack of trust either in the other person or in oneself to resist their charm.

As the song progresses, Elvis sings about his previous free and easy lifestyle, one where he could indulge in any desire without restrictions or attachments. The mention of him not wanting to get "tied down with a girl like you" shows his resistance to commitment and how he views the love interest as a potential threat to his freedom. Yet, despite all these reservations, he can't help but admit that he does love them.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to, I don't want to
I don't want to do what's expected of me

I don't want to let you know how much I want you
I don't want to reveal my true feelings

Don't come near me, I don't trust you
I don't feel comfortable around you

I don't trust the way you thrill me when I touch you
I'm afraid of the way you make me feel

I was happy free and easy, I could go around
I enjoyed my independence

And do the things that please me
I liked doing what I wanted without anyone else's input

I don't want to get tied down with a girl like you
I don't want to commit to a relationship

I don't want to ... love you, but I do
I don't want to be in love with you, but I am

I don't want to love you, but I do
I'm conflicted about my feelings for you

Lyrics © SOROKA MUSIC LTD., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Mack David

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