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.

Today Tomorrow And Forever
Elvis Presley Lyrics

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I give,
Give you my heart,
Today tomorrow and forever,
You'll always be my love,
I vow we'll never part,
Today tomorrow and forever,
Long as there's stars above.

The cares of life will fade away,
As long as we're together.

So stay,
Stay in my arms
Today tomorrow and forever,
You'll always be my love.

I give,
Give you my heart,
Today tomorrow and forever,
You'll always be my love.

The cares of life will fade away,
As long as we're together.

So stay,
Stay in my arms
Today tomorrow and forever,
You'll always be my love,

(Today tomorrow and forever,)
You'll always be my love.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song "Today Tomorrow And Forever" express a deep and unwavering love that promises to endure through all time. The singer pledges to give his heart to his beloved, not just for the present moment but for all the days to come. He vows that they will never part, and that their love will persist as long as there are stars in the sky. The cares of life, he assures, will fade away as long as they stay together. He implores his partner to stay in his arms today, tomorrow, and forever because they will always be each other's love.

The theme of the song centers on timeless love and a commitment to never let go of the person one loves. The lyrics communicate a sense of devotion that is so strong that nothing can break it, no matter what the future holds. The song's melody is just as moving as its lyrics, with its soft and soothing rhythm sustaining the message of love and togetherness that the lyrics convey. The song remains a testament to the power of enduring love and the romantic bonds that hold us together through life's ups and downs.

Line by Line Meaning

I give, give you my heart
I entrust you with my deepest emotions and affections.

Today, tomorrow, and forever
This devotion will endure for all time.

You'll always be my love
My affection for you will never fade or diminish.

I vow we'll never part
I promise that we will always stay together.

Today, tomorrow, and forever
This commitment is timeless and unending.

'Long as there's stars above
Our love will endure as long as the universe exists.

The cares of life will fade away
Any worries or concerns will be forgotten when we're together.

As long as we're together
Our togetherness is the key to our happiness.

So stay, stay in my arms
I want to hold you close and never let go.

You'll always be my love
My affection for you is unwavering and enduring.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE

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