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.
One Night of Sin
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and I saw
Would make the earth stand still
Don't call my name
It makes me feel so ashamed
I lost my sweet helping hand
Always lived, very quiet life
Ain't never did no wrong
But now I know that very quiet life
Has cost me nothing but harm
One night of sin, yeah
Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and I saw
Would make the earth stand still
Always lived, very quiet life
Ain't never did no wrong
But now I know that very quiet life
Has cost me nothing but harm
One night of sin, yeah
Is what I'm now paying for
The things I did and I saw
Would make the earth stand still
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song One Night of Sin tell a story of regret and consequences. The singer laments his actions that led to one night of sinful behavior, which has since cost him dearly. He acknowledges the shame and guilt that comes with his actions, as he lost his once-helpful companion due to his choices. The singer, who had always led a quiet life without any wrongs, now finds himself paying for his mistakes, having realized that his quiet life has cost him dearly. The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, highlights the gravity of the singer's actions, as the things he did and saw would make the earth stand still.
The lyrics of One Night of Sin are a poignant reflection of the price one pays for their actions, especially when those actions go against the values they once held. The song's narrative speaks to the fragility of life and acts as a warning against indulging in behaviors that could have a devastating impact on one's future.
Line by Line Meaning
One night of sin, yeah
I engaged in immoral behavior and am now suffering the consequences of my actions
Is what I'm now paying for
I am now facing the negative outcomes of my actions and behavior
The things I did and I saw
I was involved in activities and events that were not morally acceptable
Would make the earth stand still
My actions and the things I witnessed were shocking and would cause a great disturbance
Don't call my name
I am ashamed of my actions and do not want to be associated with them
It makes me feel so ashamed
The thought of being identified with my behavior fills me with deep regret and sorrow
I lost my sweet helping hand
I have lost the support and companionship of someone important to me because of my actions
I got myself to blame
I accept responsibility for my behavior and the consequences that have resulted from it
Always lived, very quiet life
I have lived a peaceful and uneventful life until now
Ain't never did no wrong
I have never done anything morally or ethically questionable before this incident
But now I know that very quiet life
I now realize that my uneventful life has not prepared me for the consequences of my actions
Has cost me nothing but harm
My previous lifestyle has not provided me with the tools to handle the fallout from my actions, and I am now dealing with negative consequences
One night of sin, yeah
I am paying the price for one night of immoral behavior
Is what I'm now paying for
I am now experiencing the consequences and negative effects of my actions
The things I did and I saw
I participated in and witnessed events that were not moral or ethical
Would make the earth stand still
My actions and experiences were so shocking that they would have a profound impact on those who became aware of them
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anita Steiman, Dave Bartholomew, Pearl King
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