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.
What Now What Next Where To
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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No beacon light of love to guide me through
I lost the only treasure that means anything to me
What now, what next, where to?
I thought I had a love that would be mine eternally
I felt so sure you'd be forever true
Now everything I counted on has crumbled under you
You were part of every dream I dreamed, of everything I planned
How could I know our castles were built upon the sand
Won't heaven send an angel please, to tell me what to do
What now, what next, where to?
What now, what next , where to?
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's "What Now What Next Where To" speak about the feeling of being lost and directionless after a relationship has ended. The singer compares himself to a ship without a compass, floating aimlessly on a cold and lonely sea. He has no guide to navigate through the pain and confusion he is experiencing now that he has lost the person he believed to be his eternal love.
The singer expresses the shock and disillusionment he feels after having lost what he once thought was the most valuable thing in his life. He believed that his love was forever true, but now that everything has fallen apart, he has lost his sense of direction. The chorus is a cry for help, a plea to the heavens for an angel to come down and tell him what he should do next.
The lyrics are straightforward and honest, capturing the essence of the pain that comes with a broken heart. Elvis Presley's soulful voice adds to the emotion of the song, making it a truly timeless classic.
Line by Line Meaning
Like a ship without a compass on a cold lonely sea
Feeling lost and directionless, unsure of where to go or what to do next.
No beacon light of love to guide me through
Feeling alone and without support or guidance from those who once offered love.
I lost the only treasure that means anything to me
Having lost someone or something that provided great importance and value in life.
What now, what next, where to?
Uncertainty and confusion about what actions to take and where to go next in life.
I thought I had a love that would be mine eternally
Believing that someone's love would last forever and never falter.
I felt so sure you'd be forever true
Having complete faith in someone's loyalty and devotion.
Now everything I counted on has crumbled under you
Having lost trust and certainty in someone or something that was once a reliable source of support.
You were part of every dream I dreamed, of everything I planned
Feeling that someone was an integral part of future plans and imagined scenarios.
How could I know our castles were built upon the sand
Realizing that what was believed to be solid and permanent was actually fragile and unstable.
Won't heaven send an angel please, to tell me what to do
Looking for divine guidance and intervention to find a clear path forward.
What now, what next, where to?
Uncertainty and confusion about what actions to take and where to go next in life.
What now, what next, where to?
Uncertainty and confusion about what actions to take and where to go next in life.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DON ROBERTSON, HAL BLAIR
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Sándor Zoltán
Like a ship without a compass on a cold lonely sea
No beacon light of love to guide me through
I lost the only treasure that means anything to me
What now, what next, where to?
I thought I had a love that would be mine eternally
I felt so sure you'd be forever true
Now everything I counted on has crumbled under you
What now, what next, where to?
You were part of every dream I dreamed, of everything I planned
How could I know our castles were built upon the sand
Won't heaven send an angel, please, to tell me what to do?
What now, what next, where to?
What now, what next, where to?
n00se
Like a ship without a compass on a cold lonely sea
No beacon light of love to guide me through
I lost the only treasure that means anything to me
What now, what next, where to?
I thought I had a love that would be mine eternally
I felt so sure you'd be forever true
Now everything I counted on has crumbled under you
What now, what next, where to?
You were part of every dream I dreamed, of everything I planned
How could I know our castles were built upon the sand
Won't heaven send an angel please, to tell me what to do
What now, what next, where to? [2x]
Richard Peters
Beautiful song
Gary Smith
This song is pure gold. Should have been released on a single. Classic. Superb vocals from Mr Presley
Michael Ord
Fully agree
josee jaja
God all mighty, now there is a voice as pure as can be. I can't get over the sheer beauty of his voice in this take. Certainly was one of a kind. I'm glad to have a chance to hear these little gems. Thank you for sharing
Charlie Ozeta
I've NEVER heard a voice that softly and powerfully pierce with a pitch like that. It's no wonder that he averaged over 2 million record sales for every single song he ever recorded and in 2020, 43 years after his death, he is still selling 5 million to 10 million records per year and nearing 2 Billion to date. Incredible!!!
John Mcgowan
Let's face it. He was unique as an artist. He just didn't sing it...he felt it.
STORMY TEMPEST
The KING! could sing anything!🎸
Nataša G.
Best singer of all time.
Alberto CPMLPGC
What a great song!!!
1946mc
pure golden voice