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.

The Lord's Prayer
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
Hallowed be, Thy Name
Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be Done
On earth, as it is, in Heaven

Give us this day, our daily bread
And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever

Amen

Overall Meaning

Elvis Presley's rendition of The Lord's Prayer is a powerful and emotional interpretation of the well-known prayer. The opening line, "Our Father, Who Art in Heaven" sets the tone for the entire song, conveying reverence and awe toward God. The desire for the sanctity of God's name is expressed in the second line, "Hallowed be, Thy Name," which emphasizes the importance of God's name and its holy nature. The third and fourth lines, "Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be Done", express the desire for God's Kingdom to come to Earth, and for people to carry out God's will on Earth just as it is done in Heaven.

"Give us this day, our daily bread," is a plea for sustenance and provision from God, acknowledging that every good thing comes from Him. The next line, "And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors" underscores the importance of forgiveness, both from God and towards others. The following line, "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil" is a cry for protection from the dangers and temptations of the world. Finally, the enduring nature of God's power and glory is affirmed in the closing line, "For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever. Amen."

Line by Line Meaning

Our Father, Who Art in Heaven
Our heavenly father, who lives in the heavens above

Hallowed be, Thy Name
May your name be praised and respected by all

Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be Done
May your divine kingdom come and your will be fulfilled

On earth, as it is, in Heaven
May the same happen on earth as it is in heaven

Give us this day, our daily bread
Provide us with our basic necessities for today

And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors
Forgive us our sins and shortcomings just as we forgive those who have wronged us

And lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from evil
Guide us away from temptation and protect us from evil

For Thine is the Kingdom, and the Power, and the Glory forever
Your kingdom, power, and glory will always exist and endure

Amen
So be it

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Written by: Richard Mullins

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