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 Your Baby You Rock It
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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And I told you then that woman won't stay caught
But you turned and loved her anyway
She broke your heart and all I've got to say
It's your baby, you rock it
It's your heartache, you bought it
You made the bed your sleeping in
It's your baby you, rock it
Well you cried upon my shoulder like a baby
I'm sorry 'bout your troubles and your lady
But she done you like she done me
And I've used up all my sympathy
It's your baby you, rock it
It's your baby, you rock it
It's your heartache, you bought it
You made the bed your sleeping in
And I'm tired of hearing about it friend
It's your baby you, rock it
The song "It's Your Baby You Rock It" by Elvis Presley is a cautionary tale about a man's failed relationship. The verses depict a conversation between two friends, with one offering their opinion on the woman in question. The friend warns the other that the woman won't stay with him, but despite this, he falls in love with her anyway. Unfortunately, as predicted, she breaks his heart, and the friend ultimately tells him that it's his own fault for getting involved with her.
The chorus of the song provides the titular phrase "It's Your Baby You Rock It," which serves as a metaphor for taking responsibility for one's own actions and choices. The lyrics continue to reinforce this theme, urging the heartbroken man to acknowledge that he bought his own heartache and made the bed he's now lying in.
Overall, "It's Your Baby You Rock It" is a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of ignoring advice and creating one's own problems. It's a reminder that sometimes, we need to take ownership of our mistakes and accept the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
You offered me a penny for my thoughts
You asked me for my opinion, but I told you that the woman you were pursuing wouldn't stick around.
And I told you then that woman won't stay caught
I warned you beforehand that the woman you were trying to catch wouldn't be easy to keep.
But you turned and loved her anyway
Despite my advice, you fell in love with her anyway.
She broke your heart and all I've got to say
Now that she's broken your heart, all I can say is...
It's your baby, you rock it
It's your life, you have to handle it.
It's your heartache, you bought it
The pain you're feeling is a result of your own decisions.
You made the bed your sleeping in
You chose the path you're on and now you have to face the consequences.
And I'm tired of hearing about it friend
I'm tired of listening to your complaints about the situation.
Well you cried upon my shoulder like a baby
You came to me seeking comfort and support.
I'm sorry 'bout your troubles and your lady
I sympathize with your problems and your difficult situation with your romantic partner.
But she done you like she done me
She treated you the way she treated me - with betrayal and hurt.
And I've used up all my sympathy
I've exhausted all my kindness and pity for you in this matter.
It's your baby you, rock it
You have to take responsibility for your own life and make your own decisions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NORA FOWLER, SHIRL MILETE
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