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.
It's Still Here
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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You turned around and broke my heart
You had the nerve to tell me I would soon forget
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, it's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-ow
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Oh yeah
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song It's Still Here is a sad and melancholic reflection on a love that was betrayed. The song starts with the singer's reminiscences of the day when his former partner promised never to leave him but then shattered the promise and dispelled the hope of love. The singer's heart was broken, and he was left alone in mourning. However, even after a year, the singer finds it hard to forget his past love due to his deep emotions and memories. The chorus lines of the song "It's here, still here / Because my heart cannot believe / We're really through" reflects on his disbelief and the continuing power of his love in his heart. The song finishes with a final plea "The love I had for you so long / Is still here / Oh yeah," showing that the singer is still not over his former lover.
Line by Line Meaning
The day you said we'd never part
When you promised me that we would never break up
You turned around and broke my heart
You ended our relationship and caused me great pain
You had the nerve to tell me I would soon forget
You insulted me by suggesting that my feelings for you were not genuine
Now you've been gone away one year
A year has passed since you left me
And I have not forgotten dear
But I still have not moved on from loving you
The love I had for you so long
The romantic feelings I had for you for a significant period of time
Is still here
Remains present within me
Wow-oh
Expressing surprise and disbelief
Because my heart cannot believe
Due to my emotions, I find it difficult to accept that we are really over
We're really through
Our relationship has really ended
It's here, it's here, still here
My love for you remains strong and unwavering
Oh yeah
An expression of affirmation or agreement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: IVORY JOE HUNTER
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@harrysunkim
The day you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
You had the nerve to tell me I would soon forget
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, it's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-ow
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Oh yeah
@suemiller2195
I first heard Elvis in 1956 and it was like all my Christmases had come at once. He has remained with me for 56 years and this song is new to me. Another awakening moment. Magical as always.
@davidchildress6432
It's on the 1973 album Elvis as well
@glennpiticco331
I just love how you put that so eloquently as you did….beautiful!!
@colinsludds9249
You're maths are way our that would make it 67 years 😝
@penmarie7123
Can't even imagine being in the studio for this...Elvis at the piano...and THAT VOICE!!! ❤⚡❤
@jim071561
Good studio recording of just Elvis playing piano and singing.
@rogerlemay8579
Elvis absolutely the greatest entertainer of all time. He hits every emotion I have. When I am sad, happy, loving, giving, angry or thinking of our lord and savior. That's what makes him great to me. Know artist has ever done that for me. Thank you God for Elvis. TCB forever
@christakulikowski7567
Wow, absolute heavenly voice of Elvis and him playing the piano! It takes me away while I'm enjoying this musical GEM. So wonderful to hear and experience his works for us all.
@jackiecrane2668
My love for you Elvis is still here RIP beautiful soul x
@harrysunkim
The day you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
You had the nerve to tell me I would soon forget
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
Now you've been gone away one year
And I have not forgotten dear
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-oh
It's here, it's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Wow-ow
It's here, still here
Because my heart cannot believe
We're really through
And though you said we'd never part
You turned around and broke my heart
The love I had for you so long
Is still here
Oh yeah