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.

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I Got Stung
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Holy smoke
A land sakes alive
I never thought this could happen to me

Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah

I got stung by a sweet honey bee
Oh, what a feeling come over me
It started in my eyes
Crept up to my head
Flew to my heart
Till I was stung dead
I'm done, uh-uh
I got stung!

Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah

She had all that I wanted and more
And I've seen honey bees before
She started buzzin' in my ear
Buzzin' in my brain
Got stung all over
But I feel no pain
I'm done, uh-uh
I got stung!

Now, don't think I'm complainin'
I'm might be pleased we met
'Cause you give me
One little peck on the back of my neck
And I break out in a cold cold sweat
But if I live to a hundred and two
I won't let nobody sting me but you
I'll be buzzin' 'round your hive, ev'ry day at five
And I'm never gonna leave once I arrive
'Cause I'm done
Uh-uh, I got stung!

Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah

And I don't think I'm complainin'
I'm might be pleased we met
'Cause you give me
One little peck on the back of my neck
And I break out in a cold cold sweat
But if I live to a hundred and two
I won't let nobody sting me but you
I'll be buzzin' 'round your hive, ev'ry day at five
And I'm never gonna leave once I arrive
'Cause I'm done
Uh-uh, I got stung!

Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah
Mm, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "I Got Stung" is a classic rock and roll track performed by Elvis Presley. It tells the story of a man who falls in love with a beautiful woman who stings him metaphorically like a honey bee. The song starts off with the man expressing his surprise at being stung, describing it as a feeling he never thought could happen to him. He then goes on to describe the feeling that came over him, starting in his eyes, creeping up to his head, flying to his heart until he was stung dead.

The man doesn't mind being stung, even though it causes him to break out in a cold sweat. In fact, he even declares that he won't let anyone sting him except for the woman whom he's fallen in love with. He concludes by saying that he will be buzzing around her like a bee all day, every day, and he's never going to leave once he arrives, declaring that he's done, and he's been stung.

In essence, "I Got Stung" is a light and fun rockabilly song that captures the essence of early Elvis Presley recordings. The clever use of metaphorical language paints an entertaining picture of a man being stung by love, and the catchy melody and upbeat tempo make the song a joy to listen to.

Line by Line Meaning

Holy smoke
Wow, this is unbelievable

A land sakes alive
I'm in shock

I never thought this could happen to me
I'm surprised and didn't expect it

Mm, yeah
I'm feeling it

I got stung by a sweet honey bee
I fell in love with someone special

Oh, what a feeling come over me
I'm experiencing a great sensation

It started in my eyes
It caught my attention

Crept up to my head
It made me think about it more

Flew to my heart
I fell deeply in love

Till I was stung dead
I'm so in love and can't resist it

I'm done, uh-uh
I give up, I can't resist it