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.
Where Did They Go Lord
Elvis Presley Lyrics
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The flame of her faith
The love that would never drift away
Where did they go, Lord, where did they go?
You know somehow forever
Slipped out of my hands
And my dreams ran away with the wind
You know sometimes I wish
I had lost her to another
Well, but, Lord, she just walked off all alone
But all that is within me is the bitter just ending
And bewildered because her love is gone
Oh, the passion I trusted
The truth that I leaned on
And the hope that would forever keep me strong
I cry out my questions
Oh, the answers are all gone
Where did they go, Lord? Tell me, where did they go?
Where did they go, Lord? Tell me, where did they go?
Elvis Presley's song "Where Did They Go Lord" is a powerful ballad that delves into the pain and confusion of losing someone you love. The lyrics are haunting and emotional, with Elvis's soulful voice bringing a depth of feeling to the words that is truly moving.
The first verse of the song speaks to the promises and commitment that the singer's loved one once made, as well as the strong faith and unyielding love that they shared. The chorus then poses the painful question of where these things have gone, highlighting the sudden and unexpected loss that the singer is experiencing.
The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer expressing regret about how quickly the love and dreams that he once held onto have slipped away. He wishes that he had lost his loved one to someone else, as that would be easier to accept than the reality of her simply walking away. The final lines of the song convey the deep and heartbreaking sense of bewilderment and loss that the singer feels as he wonders where all the passion, truth, and hope he once had have gone.
Overall, the song is a poignant exploration of grief and the overwhelming sense of abandonment that can come with losing a loved one. Elvis's powerful delivery of these lyrics adds to the impact of the song, making it a classic example of his ability to convey raw emotion through music.
Line by Line Meaning
The words of her promise
The commitments she made to me
The flame of her faith
The strong belief she had in us
The love that would never drift away
The affection we had for each other that was supposed to last forever
Where did they go, Lord, where did they go?
Asking God where all these things went; wondering how they disappeared
You know somehow forever
I thought our love would last forever
Slipped out of my hands
But it seems like our love slipped away from me
And my dreams ran away with the wind
Also, my dreams for us disappeared
Where did they go, Lord, where did they go?
Asking God again where all these things went
You know sometimes I wish
Sometimes I might think that I would rather have lost her to someone else
I had lost her to another
Than have her just leave me eventually
Well, but, Lord, she just walked off all alone
But in reality, she just left me by walking away
But all that is within me is the bitter just ending
All I feel now is the pain and bitterness of our relationship coming to a sad end
And bewildered because her love is gone
I am confused and lost now that her love is no longer there
Oh, the passion I trusted
The strong feelings I had for her, which I deeply believed in
The truth that I leaned on
The honesty and loyalty I expected from her
And the hope that would forever keep me strong
The optimism that we had for our future together
I cry out my questions
Begging for answers to my questions
Oh, the answers are all gone
But none of the answers seem to be present anymore
Where did they go, Lord? Tell me, where did they go?
Asking God again where all these things went and why they disappeared
Where did they go, Lord? Tell me, where did they go?
Asking God repeatedly where everything went and why I am left with this pain
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARTHUR LEO OWENS, DALLAS FRAZIER
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