Suspicion
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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Every time you hold me, I'm still not certain that you care
Though you keep on saying you really, really, really love me
Do you speak the same words to someone else when I'm not there
Suspicion torments my heart
Suspicion keeps us apart
Suspicion why torture me
Every time you call me and tell me we should meet tomorrow
I can't help but think that you're meeting someone else tonight
Why should our romance just keep on causing me such sorrow
Why am I so doubtful whenever you are out of sight
Suspicion torments my heart
Suspicion keeps us apart
Suspicion why torture me
Darling, if you love me, I beg you wait a little longer
Wait until I drive all these foolish fears out of my mind
How I hope and pray that our love will keep on growing stronger
Maybe I'm suspicious 'cause true love is so hard to find
Suspicion torments my heart
Suspicion keeps us apart
Suspicion why torture me
The lyrics of Elvis Presley’s song, “Suspicion”, describe the torment and uncertainty that the singer is experiencing in his relationship. Despite repeated affirmations of love from his partner, the singer is wracked with suspicion and doubts. He wonders whether his partner says the same words to someone else when they are not together and fears that he is being betrayed. He also can’t shake off the feeling that he is being replaced by someone else whenever his partner suggests that they meet another time. Despite the plea of his partner to wait a little longer and trust the love that they have, the singer remains plagued by suspicious emotions.
The lyrics of “Suspicion” reflect the pain of insecurity that can arise from a lack of trust in a relationship. The singer's inability to fully trust his partner keeps him from experiencing the fullness of love and affection in their relationship. He lives in constant fear of being betrayed, replaced, or abandoned by his partner. The repeated refrain of “suspicion why torture me” underscores the emotional torment he is going through as he struggles with his doubts and fears. In the end, the singer realizes the foolishness of his fears and hopes that their love will keep on growing stronger.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time you kiss me, I'm still not certain that you love me
Despite your kisses, I'm still unsure of your love
Every time you hold me, I'm still not certain that you care
Even in your embrace, doubts linger about your care
Though you keep on saying you really, really, really love me
Despite your repetitive professions of love
Do you speak the same words to someone else when I'm not there
I wonder if you say the same things to others when I'm not around
Suspicion torments my heart
My heart is plagued by suspicion
Suspicion keeps us apart
Our relationship suffers because of my suspicion
Suspicion why torture me
Why do I subject myself to this torment of doubt
Every time you call me and tell me we should meet tomorrow
Even when you make plans to see me
I can't help but think that you're meeting someone else tonight
I can't shake the thought that you're seeing someone else in the present
Why should our romance just keep on causing me such sorrow
Why must our love bring me only pain
Why am I so doubtful whenever you are out of sight
Why do I become suspicious when you're not around
Darling, if you love me, I beg you wait a little longer
If you truly love me, I implore you to wait patiently
Wait until I drive all these foolish fears out of my mind
Wait until I can rid my mind of these unfounded fears
How I hope and pray that our love will keep on growing stronger
My greatest hope is that our love will become even stronger
Maybe I'm suspicious 'cause true love is so hard to find
Perhaps my suspicion is rooted in the difficulty of finding genuine love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jerome Pomus, Mort Shuman
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@debbiebrett6689
This is one of Elvis's more underrated songs but it is one of my favorites. I love the catchy rhythm.
@debbiebrett6689
Thank you for liking my comment.
@MrRockabilly70
@Debbie Brett. You're very welcome! Elvis was the original singer of this song and the best. Way better than Stafford's version.
@mitchrobbinson1219
But it's Terry staffords song
@debbiebrett6689
@Mitch Robbinson I gather Terry Stafford composed it.
@mitchrobbinson1219
@Debbie Brett Terry Stafford wrote and sang it originally, Elvis dubbed over songs like last kiss, suspicion, moody river ect.
@dianaferreira2440
Belissima música, letra linda e melodia maravilhosa, na voz de Elvis, a voz mais espetacular do mundo, tudo de bom. Gosto muitíssimo dessa canção, uma das mais bela do repertório do Elvis - Suspicion ❤❤❤❤🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷-
@deniscronin5383
A very classy song !
One of my favourites by Elvis !
@lynncantrell2782
It wasn’t by Elvis he covered this song
The original was by Terry Stafferd
@MrRockabilly70
@Lynn Cantrell You are wrong! This song is a Doc Pomus - Mort Shuman composition written specifically for Elvis and was released on the "Pot Luck" album in May 1962. The Terry Stafford cover version was released in February 1964.