The Girl Next Door Went A'walking
Elvis Presley Lyrics


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The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life

The girl next door went a'walking
She knew it wasn't right
She came home at half past ten
Late every night

The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life

She didn't know love was so grand
She never took love second hand
But to my surprise
She thought that love was paradise

The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life

The girl next door went a'walking
She knew it wasn't right
She came home at half past ten
Late every night

The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life

She didn't know love was so grand
She never took love second hand
But to my surprise
She thought that love was paradise

The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life

Now the two are married
Settled down for life
She walks by him, hand in hand
Late every night

The girl next door went a'walking
She found the boy she likes
She wanted to get married
Settle down for life
Settle down for life




Settle down for life
Settle down for life

Overall Meaning

In Elvis Presley's song "The Girl Next Door Went A'walking," the singer tells the story of a girl from the neighborhood who goes out for a walk and finds the boy she loves. She wants to get married and settle down for life, but she knows her actions are not entirely appropriate, as she comes home late almost every night. However, she is not discouraged by the idea of being with the person she loves.


The last verse implies that the girl and boy finally get what they want and are now married, which contrasts with the initial message that the girl knows it's not right to behave that way. Overall, the song reflects the norms and expectations of the era when it was written, where it was uncommon for young adults to engage in behavior deemed inappropriate at the time.


Line by Line Meaning

The girl next door went a'walking
The girl next door went for a walk.


She found the boy she likes
She found the boy she had a fondness for.


She wanted to get married
She wanted to marry the boy she likes.


Settle down for life
To start a family and spend the rest of her life with him.


She knew it wasn't right
She was aware that her behavior was not acceptable.


She came home at half past ten
She would return home very late at night.


She didn't know love was so grand
She didn't realize how wonderful love was until she experienced it.


She never took love second hand
She had never been in love before and didn't want to be with someone else that had already been in love.


But to my surprise
To my amazement or astonishment.


She thought that love was paradise
She idealized love and believed it was perfect.


Now the two are married
They are currently married.


She walks by him, hand in hand
She strolls alongside the boy she likes, holding hands.


Settle down for life (x3)
To emphasize and reinforce the idea of starting a family and living together forever.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Perkins, Bill Rice

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@ildikonyilas4870

Elvis sings this song with so much kindness that it is a joy to listen to. Thanks for sharingโœŒ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘‘๐Ÿ‘ผโ™ฅ๏ธ๐Ÿซถ๐ŸŒž

@angelamaio4123

The King forever!!!

@Elvislives123

What a tune love elvis number 1 elvis fan

@twilson5942

CANNOT BELIEVE NOT HEARD THIS BEFORE ๐Ÿ˜ขโค

@user-do6ul9bg5j

Brilliant Song

@seanfitzpatrick4730

All his early 60s Nashville recordings was his best underrated song the early sixties was Elvis's best time for his voice he could hit high and low notes with ease very melodious voice at this time his voice was flexible between 60 and 64 he could sing anything from Opera songs to Blues to rockers and love ballads is the early sixties Elvis voice was at his best he was at his physical best at this point also very underrated. For Elvis 6o to 64 late movie performances in this error also underrated flaming style wild in the country Kid Galahad girl next door whent in walking a great pop song Long Live Elvis great singer underrated actor

@yolandamontes4232

I Play This Song Every Time I Tske My Evening Walkโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

@elvisfan6475

ELVIS PRESLEY STILL THE KING OF ROCK AND ROLL 2020

@wickedfirefly13

Oh wonderful, great song! Elvis is just perfect, the very best! Hearing him makes me happy happy!! Love! I love the pics of Elvis, true beauty, most handsome man in uniform too! Thank you...

@BruceEllis1964

You're welcome.

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