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.
U.S. Male
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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In a Mississippi town on a Sunday morn
Now Mississippi just happens to occupy a place
In the southeastern portion of this here United States
That's a matter of fact, buddy
And you know it well
So I just call myself the U.S. Male
That's M A L E, son, that's me
Now I said all that to say all this
I've been watchin' the way
You've been watchin' my miss
For the last three weeks you been hot on her trail
And you kinda upset this U.S. male
You touch her once with your greasy hands
I'm gonna stretch your neck like a long rubber band
She's wearin' a ring that I bought her on sale
And that makes her the property of this U.S. male
You better not mess with the U.S. male my friend
The U.S. male gets mad, he's gonna do you in
You know what's good for yourself son
You better find somebody else son
Don't tamper with the property of the U.S. male
Through the rain and the heat and the sleet and the snow
The U.S. male is on his toes
Quit watchin' my woman, for that ain't wise
You ain't pullin' no wool over this boy's eyes
I catch you 'round my woman, champ
I'm gonna leave your head 'bout the shape of a stamp
Kinda flattened out, so you'll do well
To quit playin' games with this U.S. male
You better not mess with the U.S. male my friend
The U.S. male gets mad, he's gonna do you in
You know what's good for yourself son
You better find somebody else son
Don't tamper with the property of the U.S. male
Sock it to me one time
I'm gonna tell it like it is son
I catch you messin' 'round with that woman of mine
I'm gonna lay one on ya
You're talkin' to the U.S. male
The American U.S. male
In Elvis Presley's song "US Male", the singer establishes his identity as a US male, born in Mississippi on a Sunday morning, and sets himself up as a guardian to protect his woman from unwanted advances. He warns the antagonist to step away from his woman, warning him not to tamper with the property of a U.S. male. The song portrays the stereotypical image of men being territorial about their women and displaying an aggressive side of themselves when their women are being eyed by other men.
Elvis Presley was known for his musical prowess and a unique way of incorporating emotions into his songs that touched audiences' hearts. In "US Male," Elvis's vocals are electrifying, and the fast-paced tempo and driving guitar riff create a feeling of tension and impending danger. The lyrics, on the other hand, are straightforward and speak directly to the intended audience.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a U.S. male 'cause I was born
I am a male U.S. citizen by birth
In a Mississippi town on a Sunday morn
I was born in a town in Mississippi on a Sunday morning
Now Mississippi just happens to occupy a place
Mississippi is situated in a certain region
In the southeastern portion of this here United States
It is in the southeastern area of the United States
That's a matter of fact, buddy
That's the truth, my friend
And you know it well
And you are aware of it
So I just call myself the U.S. Male
That's why I refer to myself as the U.S. Male
That's M A L E, son, that's me
Because that's what the word 'male' means, and that's who I am
Now I said all that to say all this
So let me get to my point
I've been watchin' the way
I've noticed
You've been watchin' my miss
You've been looking at my woman
For the last three weeks you been hot on her trail
You've been following her around for three weeks
And you kinda upset this U.S. male
And that has caused me some concern as a U.S. male
You touch her once with your greasy hands
If you lay a hand on her with your unclean hands
I'm gonna stretch your neck like a long rubber band
I'm going to choke you so hard that your neck will elongate like a rubber band
She's wearin' a ring that I bought her on sale
My woman is wearing a ring that I purchased when it was discounted
And that makes her the property of this U.S. male
Therefore, she belongs to me as a U.S. male
You better not mess with the U.S. male my friend
You shouldn't mess with me, friend, because I am a U.S. male
The U.S. male gets mad, he's gonna do you in
If I get angry, I will harm you as a U.S. male
You know what's good for yourself son
You should know better, young man
You better find somebody else son
You should look for someone else
Don't tamper with the property of the U.S. male
Stay away from what belongs to a U.S. male
Through the rain and the heat and the sleet and the snow
Despite extreme weather, including rain, heat, sleet, and snow
The U.S. male is on his toes
I am always alert as a U.S. male
Quit watchin' my woman, for that ain't wise
Stop staring at my woman, it is not a smart thing to do
You ain't pullin' no wool over this boy's eyes
You are not fooling me
I catch you 'round my woman, champ
If I find you near my woman, the champion
I'm gonna leave your head 'bout the shape of a stamp
I will hit you so hard that your head will be flattened like a stamp
Kinda flattened out, so you'll do well
It will be flattened so much that you need to be careful
To quit playin' games with this U.S. male
To stop playing around with me as a U.S. male
Sock it to me one time
Go ahead and take your best shot
I'm gonna tell it like it is son
I'm going to be honest with you, son
I catch you messin' 'round with that woman of mine
If I find you messing around with my woman
I'm gonna lay one on ya
I'm going to punch you
You're talkin' to the U.S. male
Remember, you are speaking with a U.S. male
The American U.S. male
And I am an American U.S. male
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerry Hubbard
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DelphineBournit
Delphine-Esmeralda.
Ce country est tres bien rythme!
Deja, dans sa jeunnesse, Elvis Presley avait un talent naturel pour chanter des chansons tres variees, comme le rock qui etait tres acrobatique, tres entraiant a danser!
Les chansons d amour etaient pleines de sentiments et d emotion, les gospels etaient superbes a ecouter avec les choristes qui avaient des voix en or.
Delphine-Esmeralda.
@joedavison118
I have liked Elvis music my entire life and only just discovered this song. I’ve played it 10 times today already and it’s only 615am
@scottyflamingo1413
Look up the original version done by Jerry Reed. It's an even more fun version.
@debbiegl13
This song reminds me of my son!!! Love it!!! No one, other than Elvis, could sing it better!!!
@scottyflamingo1413
Yes it could be sung better, by Jerry Reed who wrote it. His version has a bit more personality.
@kelleychicago7049
How can you not smile when you hear this Gem!!!! ❤
@DelphineBournit
Delphine-Esmeralda.
Ce country est tres bien rythme!
Deja, dans sa jeunnesse, Elvis Presley avait un talent naturel pour chanter des chansons tres variees, comme le rock qui etait tres acrobatique, tres entraiant a danser!
Les chansons d amour etaient pleines de sentiments et d emotion, les gospels etaient superbes a ecouter avec les choristes qui avaient des voix en or.
Delphine-Esmeralda.
@oilwellholdings3301
Masterpiece!!! Elvis For Ever!!!
@joycegilbert1943
I agree!! Thanks so much for your comment 😊 LOVE ELVIS 💘😻💜
@elvispresleyrecords7285
I love this song! So Awesome! I love the way he sings it! Such a highly underrated Elvis song I wish more people would know about it
@joycegilbert1943
Thanks so much for your comment!! LOVE ELVIS 💘 😻 💜 💛