A Thing Called Love
Elvis Presley & The Imperials Quartet Lyrics
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But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love
He was the kind of man who would gamble on love
Look you in the eye and never back up
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love
Can't see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands
Like the rules that govern our land
It can lift you up, it can put you down
Take your world and turn it all around
Ever since time nothing's ever been found stronger than love
Men like me they worry and doubt
Trouble their minds day in and day out
Too busy a livin' to worry about a thing called love
And then I see a mother's tenderness
As she holds her young close to her breast
Then I say thank God this world will win with the thing called love.
In Elvis Presley's song A Thing Called Love, the lyrics speak of a powerful force that can bring even the strongest man to his knees: love. The song opens with a description of a towering man who is brought down by the power of love, a man who is not afraid to take risks but is overcome with emotion when love takes hold. The lyrics go on to describe the intangible nature of love, something that cannot be seen or held, but has the power to rule our hearts.
The chorus of the song further cements the idea that love is a force to be reckoned with. Love can lift you up or bring you down, it can turn your world upside down, and throughout history, nothing has been found to be stronger than love. The second verse speaks to the idea that love can be a source of worry and doubt for some men. They can be too busy living their lives to give much thought to love, but the final verse reminds us of the tenderness of a mother holding her child and how the world will ultimately win with the power of love.
Overall, the lyrics to A Thing Called Love underscore the idea that love is a universal force that can bring even the toughest among us to tears, and its strength and power are something that cannot be ignored.
Line by Line Meaning
Six foot six stood on the ground, weighted 235 pounds
The man was physically imposing and grandiose.
But I saw that giant of a man brought down to his knees by love
Despite his size and strength, he was vulnerable to love.
He was the kind of man who would gamble on love
He was brave and willing to take risks for love.
Look you in the eye and never back up
He was resolute and confident in the face of adversity.
But I saw him crying like a little whipped pup because of love
Love had the power to break him down and reduce him to tears.
Can't see it with your eyes, hold it in your hands
Love is intangible and cannot be physically grasped.
Like the rules that govern our land
Love is just as influential as laws and regulations.
Strong enough to rule the heart of every man, this thing called love
Love is powerful enough to sway anyone's emotions and decisions.
It can lift you up, it can put you down
Love can inspire great joy or deep sadness.
Take your world and turn it all around
Love has the ability to transform one's life completely.
Ever since time nothing's ever been found stronger than love
Love is the most powerful force known to man throughout history.
Men like me they worry and doubt
Many people, including myself, struggle with doubts and fears when it comes to love.
Trouble their minds day in and day out
Thoughts of love consume our minds constantly.
Too busy a livin' to worry about a thing called love
We often get caught up in our daily routines and overlook the importance of love.
And then I see a mother's tenderness
Love is exemplified in a mother's affection for her child.
As she holds her young close to her breast
A mother's embrace represents the ultimate display of love and comfort.
Then I say thank God this world will win with the thing called love.
The world is a better place because of the power of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jerry Reed Hubbard
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