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.
Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
With suspicious minds (with suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
But here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see these tears are real
I'm crying (yes, I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (with suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
I'll dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
The song “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley is about the struggle and frustration of a relationship that's breaking apart due to a lack of trust. The singer is deeply in love with his partner, yet their suspicious mind is causing a rift between them. The chorus of the song captures the essence of the theme perfectly, as it underscores the fact that they can't move forward when one is always questioning everything the other is saying or doing.
In the lyrics, the singer is pleading with his partner to trust him and stop doubting him. He mentions the absurdity of being suspicious when an old friend stops by to say hello, and wonders if they will still be met with suspicion in the eyes of his partner. He also expresses his frustrations with being questioned about his whereabouts frequently, stating that the tears he's shedding are genuine, and a sign of how much their lack of trust is affecting him.
Towards the end of the song, the singer implores his lover to hold on to their love and not let it die due to their suspicions. He proclaims his love to be true, and begs her not to let go of something good.
Overall, the song is a heartfelt plea for a relationship to survive despite the lack of trust. It showcases the emotional turmoil that comes with having doubts and how it can break down the foundation of any relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
We're caught in a trap
We are in a difficult situation that we cannot escape from
I can't walk out
I am unable to leave
Because I love you too much, baby
My love for you has made me powerless and trapped
Why can't you see
Why can't you understand
What you're doing to me
The effect of your actions on me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Your lack of trust in me and my words
We can't go on together
We cannot continue our relationship
With suspicious minds (with suspicious minds)
If we do not trust each other
And we can't build our dreams
We cannot achieve our goals
On suspicious minds
If we are always suspicious of each other
So, if an old friend I know
If a mutual friend visits
Stops by to say hello
Pays a friendly visit
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Would you still doubt my intentions and loyalty?
But here we go again
We are having this argument once more
Asking where I've been
Questioning my whereabouts
You can't see these tears are real
You do not believe that I am genuinely upset
I'm crying (yes, I'm crying)
I am emotional and upset
Oh, let our love survive
Let our relationship continue
I'll dry the tears from your eyes
I will comfort you and make you feel better
Let's don't let a good thing die
Let's not end our relationship when it is going well
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
I have always been honest with you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
An emotional expression of agreement and understanding
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
Do you not understand the difficult situation I am in?
Because I love you too much, baby
My love for you has made me powerless and trapped
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Zambon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shantamtarangita304
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see the tears are real
I'm crying (Yes, I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When, honey, you know
I've never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
@tomasignacio1226
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see the tears are real, I'm crying
(Yes I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
I'll dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
@lorifaircloth920
My stepfather was actually in the army with Elvis. Elvis never kept his pay he gave the guys in his barrack his pay. We have several pictures of Elvis in the Army and pictures of Elvis with my stepfather. I told my stepdad those pictures are probably worth some money, but he said it was a part of his life he doesn't care to part with.
@olsza_o
what an amazing story! a treasure to keep forever ♥️
@MusicALLyes
Who woulda sold his pic wit Elvis
@kimkatz2444
Wow
@John_Carpenter
Just wow dude! Wooow 😲
@caneladiaz111
Porfavor compartan esas fotos, de seguro cuando su padrastro deje este mundo, heredarán esas fotografías será su momento de compartirlas con el mundo 🇨🇱❤️
@DragonPhlegm
This new movie is going to bring a whole new generation back to Elvis. Let’s celebrate this, as everyone deserves to remember the King 👑
@dustindixon6628
yup I agree. I was on the internet a few weeks ago.....feeling down....and I said I'm going to check out "that" Elvis movie trailer. Now here I am. Also I just read the family loved it.
@pamwilleford2076
Agree he was the king always will be🎶🎶🎶❤️
@DetailDisoriented
I just discovered I actually like his music. Never even gave it a chance before.