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.
Ku‐u‐i‐po
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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More today than yesterday
But I love you less today
Less than I will tomorrow
See the sweet Hawaiian rose
See it blossom see it grow
That's the story of our love
As the years go passing by
We'll recall our wedding day
I will be there by your side
You will always hear me say
Ku-you-i-po, you're my Hawaiian sweetheart
In Elvis Presley's song Ku-U-I-Po, the singer expresses his love for his partner, Ku-you-i-po, and his ever-growing affection for her. He explains that he loves her more today than he did yesterday, but less than he will tomorrow. This sentiment can be seen as a reflection of the singer's optimistic outlook on his relationship and the hope that it will continue to grow stronger over time.
The singer then compares their love to a Hawaiian rose, a symbol of beauty and growth, suggesting that their love has blossomed and grown since the moment they met. He predicts that as the years go by, they will look back on their wedding day with fondness and he will always be by her side. The song ends with the repetition of Ku-you-i-po's name, solidifying her importance and centrality to the singer's life.
Overall, the song presents a romantic and optimistic message about the power of love and its ability to grow and strengthen over time. Through the comparisons to a Hawaiian rose and the emphasis on the longevity of the relationship, the song suggests that love is a powerful and enduring force.
Line by Line Meaning
Ku-you-i-po I love you more today
My love for you, Ku-you-i-po, grows stronger every day
More today than yesterday
Each day my love for you increases and expands
But I love you less today
Yet, compared to the love I will have tomorrow, my love for you today is less
Less than I will tomorrow
Tomorrow my love for you will be greater than it is today
See the sweet Hawaiian rose
Just like the blooming and thriving Hawaiian rose, our love has grown beautifully
See it blossom see it grow
We have been witnessing the organic and magical growth of our love since the day we met
That's the story of our love
This is the story of our love, constantly flourishing and flourishing
Ever since we said hello
Our love started the moment our eyes met
As the years go passing by
As time continues to move forward
We'll recall our wedding day
We will look back and cherish the memories of our special day
I will be there by your side
I will always be your companion and supporter
You will always hear me say
I will always let you know how much I love you, Ku-you-i-po
Ku-you-i-po, you're my Hawaiian sweetheart
To me, you are the most precious, kind-hearted person in Hawaii, Ku-you-i-po.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GEORGE DAVID WEISS, HUGO PERETTI, LUIGI CREATORE
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