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.
We're Coming in Loaded
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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I'll hold the boat steady brother like a rock
Full speed a head until we hit the dock
We're heading for home, the fishing was great
We're comin' in loaded 'cause we're all out of bait
Well, well, well, well, well
Oh well now yeah!
Some got away but the catch was fine
Never saw such big ones, m'man oh man,
We're comin' in loaded just as fast as we can
Well, well, well, well, well
Oh well now yeah!
I'm gonna see my baby soon as I get back
Knock on the door with my pockets packed
She'll look at me well she can't say no
We're comin' in loaded so come on let's go
Well, well, well, well, well
Oh well now yeah!
Oh well now yeah!
Yeah! we're comin' in loaded
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song, We're Coming in Loaded, are a depiction of a group of fishermen who are returning home after a successful catch. As they come closer to the dock, they are excited and filled with adrenaline as they were able to catch a lot of fish. The first two lines of the song, "Ooh yes we're comin' in loaded" are repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the excitement of the fishermen. The singer assures the rest that he will steady the boat, like a rock, as they race back towards the dock.
The fishermen had a great time fishing as the lyrics mention that "the fishing was great". They are "all out of bait" because they used it all up in catching their enormous haul. They are "packed to the water-line" and "comin' in loaded just as fast as we can". They were able to catch some massive fish which they describe as "big ones, m'man oh man." These lyrics give you a sense of excitement and accomplishment, and the pride that the fishermen have in their successful catch.
Towards the end of the song, the mood shifts from excitement to anticipation, as the singer reveals he is "gonna see [his] baby soon as [he gets] back" and that he is carrying his pockets packed. He is eager to go home to see his partner, which we can assume is a loved one. The final lines of the song, "We're comin' in loaded so come on let's go", signal that the fishermen are ready to celebrate their success together, and perhaps have a drink or two before calling it a night.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh yes we're comin' in loaded, Ooh yes we're comin' in loaded
We are returning from fishing with a full boat and are excited to share the details of our journey with others
I'll hold the boat steady brother like a rock
I will ensure the boat remains stable during our return journey
Full speed a head until we hit the dock
We are travelling quickly back to the dock for our return home
We're heading for home, the fishing was great
We are travelling home after a successful fishing trip
We're comin' in loaded 'cause we're all out of bait
We caught so many fish that we ran out of bait, so our boat is full of fish
Well, well, well, well, well
An exclamation of excitement and satisfaction
We gottem packed to the water-line
Our boat is full of fish, packed all the way to the water line
Some got away but the catch was fine
Although some fish escaped, our catch was still a success
Never saw such big ones, m'man oh man,
We caught some of the largest fish we have ever seen
We're comin' in loaded just as fast as we can
We are rushing to return home with our catch and share it with others
I'm gonna see my baby soon as I get back
As soon as we return home, I plan to see my loved ones
Knock on the door with my pockets packed
I will arrive home with a full pocket of money from selling our catch
She'll look at me well she can't say no
My loved one will be impressed by our haul and cannot refuse my company
We're comin' in loaded so come on let's go
We are returning home with our catch and invite others to come along and enjoy it
Well, well, well, well, well
An exclamation of excitement and satisfaction
Oh well now yeah!
An excited exclamation and call to action
Oh well now yeah!
An excited exclamation and call to action
Yeah! we're comin' in loaded
We are returning home with our catch and feeling successful and excited
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: SCOTT BLACKWELL
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Ana Maria Peralta
Muy buena canción y video..Maravilloso Elvis👑😘😘😘
Jessie Blanton
Go Elvis go🖖⚡⚡⚡⚡
Patricia Slocum
My oh my!! My heart is happy: looks and sounds. Scale of 1 to 10 he was a 15.
JeanNo Moral
Is that a fishing tune transformed into a Gospel number? Or maybe just the contrary...
Awesome music.
Vinorichi
How good he was in 1962. 👍
johny baltimore
fav. elvis song :)
Marty
😍🔥😏🖤
Brace Mitchell
Wow..Class guy
Jessie Blanton
Go Elvis go t.c.b.
Joe Schmoe
Producer to Edith Head: Edith, we need a sexy fishing captain outfit. What have you got?
Edith: Coming right up.