My Baby Left Me
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Get out of that bed, wash your face and hands
Well, get in that kitchen
Make some noise with the pots and pans
I believe it to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose
I believe it to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose
For the harder I work,
Well, I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle roll
I'm like the one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store
I'm like the one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store
Well, I can look at you
Tell you ain't no child no more
I believe you're doing me wrong and now I know
I believe you're doing me wrong and now I know
'Cause the harder I work
The faster my money goes
Well, I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right
To save your doggone soul
Take it again
I went over the hill, way down underneath
I went over the hill, way down underneath
You make me roll my eyes
And then you make me grit my teeth
Well, I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
I said shake, rattle and roll
Well, you won't do right
To save your doggone soul
The song "My Baby Left Me" by Elvis Presley is a classic rock and roll track with lyrics that express heartbreak and frustration after a lover has abandoned the singer. The song opens with the repeated refrain of "get out of that bed, wash your face and hands," suggesting the singer is frustrated with his former lover's inability to move on and take care of themselves. The next lines "get in that kitchen, make some noise with the pots and pans" add further emphasis to the idea that the singer wants their ex to be active and get over their breakup.
The middle verses of the song contain repeated references to the idea that money is slipping away faster and faster as the singer works harder and harder. The line "I believe it to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose" adds a sexual undertone to the song, suggesting the singer's former lover was seductive and manipulative before leaving them.
In the final verse, the singer reveals that they are fully aware of their ex's wrongdoing and calls them out, famously saying "Well, you won't do right to save your doggone soul." The repetition of "shake, rattle and roll" throughout the song provides a catchy chorus to these lyrics, making it a classic rock and roll track that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, get out of that bed, wash your face and hands
You're feeling down and out, so the best way to cheer up is by getting out of bed, refreshing yourself, and tackling the day head on.
Well, get in that kitchen
Make some noise with the pots and pans
Don't just sit around, start making something happen. Get busy and create some delicious food, it'll get your spirits up.
I believe it to my soul you're the devil in nylon hose
I sense that there's something off about you. You may look like an angel but you're really a devious person that can't be trusted.
For the harder I work,
The faster my money goes
I'm working as hard as I can, but it seems like no matter how much money I make, it just flies out of my pocket even faster than it comes in.
Well, you won't do right
To save your doggone soul
Shake, rattle roll
You keep making the wrong choices and it's going to catch up to you eventually. Get yourself together and start making better decisions before it's too late.
I'm like the one-eyed cat peeping in a seafood store
I feel like an outsider looking in. I can see what's good and desirable, but I can never quite get my paws on it.
Well, I said shake, rattle and roll
It's time to get moving, shake off your worries and dance away your troubles.
I believe you're doing me wrong and now I know
I've had a feeling for a while that you're going behind my back, and now I have proof. You're not to be trusted.
I went over the hill, way down underneath
You make me roll my eyes
And then you make me grit my teeth
I've been through a lot, I'm at my breaking point and I can't take any more. The things you do make me both frustrated and angry.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CHARLES CALHOUN
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Shivam JINDAL
"My Baby Left Me"
Yes my baby left me,
never said a word.
Was it something I done,
something that she heard?
My baby left me,
my baby left me.
My baby even left me,
never said a word.
Now I stand at my window,
wring my hands and cry.
I hate to lose that woman,
hate to say goodbye.
You know she left me,
yes, she left me.
My baby even left me,
never said a word.
Baby, one of these mornings,
Lord, it won't be long,
You'll look for me and,
Baby, and daddy he'll be gone.
You know you left me,
you know you left me.
My baby even left me,
never said a word.
Now, I stand at my window,
wring my hands and moan.
All I know is that
the one I love is gone.
My baby left me,
you know she left me.
My baby even left me,
never said a word.
Felipe Hernandez-Pedroza
This is the Elvis we needed in the 1960s. The rebellious one. Imagine all the great music he would have recorded. Instead he went to the army and we got the movie star.
Price Pittsburgh
@mate marić Lennon didn't want to stay a mop top. Elvis became the best singer in the world
Price Pittsburgh
He became a better singer overall though. You're putting his voice in a box.
Elliott Grey
@Florin Frentiu Agreed, but gone was the raw, unadulterated, sound of his pre-Army days.
Kaj Saarinen
Wake up stupid a..hole. This one is Made 1956
Kaj Saarinen
Lennon can fly in Siberia..jäyyyyyy🤪
Lars Dybvad
My favorit Elvis song of the 50es. Everything about it is great.
Mark Salmon
True
Steve Aslan
Oooo
Jack Mekauff
Elvis, Scotty and Bill, the greatest band of all. And why the fuck ain't they as a band inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?