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 Next Step Is Love
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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The sun is welcoming the evening shadows
On a perfect day and the next step is love
The next step is love
We walked barefoot through the misty meadows
Laughing at each other in the rain
Made some faces at some people in the park
Fun, fun, look at us run
Going nowhere special really fast
But we've yet to taste the icing on the cake
That we've been baking with the past
And the next step is love
So what are we waiting for?
The next step is love
Girl, it's for sure
Love will be a place to run to
From the world they've built to you and me
We'll be closer than we've ever been
Though, looking back, it's so hard to believe
Hang it all out or bring it all in
The best we've picked upon the way tonight
Changes are coming, but together
We can make it through somehow
Yes, the next step is love
The song "The Next Step Is Love" by Elvis Presley tells the story of two people who have had a fun day together, and now they are ready to take the next step in their relationship, which is love. The song highlights how the two have been enjoying themselves throughout the day, but now they are ready for serious commitment, which is indicated by the expression "next step."
The lyrics suggest that love is the natural progression of their relationship, and the couple is ready to embrace it. The verse "Love will be a place to run to From the world they've built to you and me" suggests that the couple sees love as a safe haven away from the world and its pressures. The phrase "hang it all out or bring it all in" suggests that the two are comfortable with each other and can be themselves without fear of judgment.
The song's lyrics are playful, and the melody upbeat, but the message is clear: love is the next natural step for the two, and they are eager to take it. The song implies that love is a beautiful, exciting, and necessary part of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I slipped away
I took some time for myself yesterday.
The sun is welcoming the evening shadows
The day is coming to an end and the shadows are growing longer.
On a perfect day and the next step is love
On such a wonderful day, it's time to take the next step in our relationship and choose love.
The next step is love
We need to choose love as our next step together.
We walked barefoot through the misty meadows
We took a romantic stroll through the misty fields, feeling free and uninhibited without shoes.
Laughing at each other in the rain
We found joy in the simple things, like playfully teasing each other and laughing together in the rain.
Made some faces at some people in the park
We didn't care what others thought and decided to act silly by making faces in the park.
Didn't bother to explain
We didn't feel the need to justify our behavior to anyone else.
Fun, fun, look at us run
We had so much fun running around aimlessly without any particular destination in mind.
Going nowhere special really fast
Even though we didn't have a specific plan, we were moving forward together at a fast pace.
But we've yet to taste the icing on the cake
We've experienced some good times together, but there's still so much more to explore and enjoy in our relationship.
That we've been baking with the past
Our past experiences have helped us create a strong foundation for our current relationship.
And the next step is love
We're ready to take our relationship to the next level by choosing love.
So what are we waiting for?
There's no reason to wait any longer to choose love and take our relationship to the next level.
Girl, it's for sure
I'm confident that choosing love is the right next step for us both.
Love will be a place to run to
Love will be our sanctuary, a safe haven to escape to when the world gets too hectic.
From the world they've built to you and me
Despite the challenges we may face from outside forces, love will bring us together.
We'll be closer than we've ever been
Choosing love will bring us even closer together, strengthening our bond like never before.
Though, looking back, it's so hard to believe
Looking back on our journey together, it's hard to imagine how far we've come and how much we've overcome.
Hang it all out or bring it all in
We can choose to be completely open and honest with each other, or keep our feelings to ourselves.
The best we've picked upon the way tonight
We've learned a lot from our experiences together, and we're using that knowledge to guide us forward.
Changes are coming, but together
Even though we know there will be challenges ahead, we're confident that we can face them together.
We can make it through somehow
No matter what comes our way, we're committed to making it through together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Evans, Paul Parnes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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