Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American sin… Read Full Bio ↴Elvis Aaron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977) was an American singer and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King".

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.

Steppin' Out of Line
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Listen, little lady,
You're steppin' out of line
What's your hurry baby,
You got a lot of time
That's not love you feel,
It's only make believe
Watch out, you'll break the heart
You're wearing on you sleeve

Cheating with your kisses
You think you know it all
Old worry gonna get you,
You're riding for a fall
Better slow it down,
I see a danger sign,
'Cause the way you're steppin' around

You're steppin' out of line
You're steppin' out of line

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elvis Presley's song "Steppin' Out of Line" warn a woman that she is going too far in her flirtatious behavior. Elvis sings to her that she is "stepping out of line" and advises her to slow down and avoid breaking hearts. The song is cautionary, but also slightly flirtatious, as Elvis observes her behavior while warning her of the danger.

The lyrics suggest that the woman Elvis is singing to is not really in love, but only pretending to be. Her flirtatious behavior and cheating ways will ultimately lead to heartbreak. The song is a reminder that sometimes we can get caught up in our own desires and forget about the consequences of our actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Listen, little lady,
Hey, young lady, listen up

You're steppin' out of line
You're behaving inappropriately

What's your hurry baby,
Why are you rushing, dear?

You got a lot of time
You have a lot of time, don't rush things

That's not love you feel,
What you feel isn't love

It's only make believe
It's just your imagination

Watch out, you'll break the heart
Be careful, you might hurt someone

You're wearing on you sleeve
You're showing your emotions too openly

Cheating with your kisses
You're being unfaithful in your actions

You think you know it all
You're overconfident and believe you know everything

Old worry gonna get you,
Your past actions will have consequences