Heartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley (Children's) Lyrics
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Well, I found a new place to dwell
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
At Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
Well, I'm so lonely
I'll be so lonely, I could die
Although it's always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers
To cry there in the gloom
And be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
Well, they're so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Now, the bell hops tears keep flowin'
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
And they'll be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
Well, they're so lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Well now, if your baby leaves you
And you have a sad tale to tell
Just take a walk down Lonely Street
To Heartbreak Hotel
And you will be, you will be, you will be lonely, baby
You'll be so lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
Well, though it's always crowded
You still can find some room
For broken-hearted lovers
To cry there in the gloom
And they'll be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
They're so lonely
They'll be so lonely, they could die
"Heartbreak Hotel" is one of Elvis Presley's most famous and enduring songs. It tells the story of a man who is devastated after his lover leaves him, and he has nowhere to turn but the titular hotel. The song is a haunting portrayal of loneliness and desperation, as the man realizes that he may never move on from his heartbreak. The opening lines set the tone for the entire song, as the man laments, "Since my baby left me, I found a new place to dwell. It's down at the end of Lonely Street, at Heartbreak Hotel."
The lyrics continue to describe the hotel as a place where broken-hearted people can come to cry and be alone. The bell hops and desk clerk are dressed in black, revealing the somber and tragic nature of Heartbreak Hotel. The song is a perfect example of Elvis's ability to tap into the emotions of his audience, and it remains a powerful and affecting song today.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, since my baby left me
Ever since my partner left me
Well, I found a new place to dwell
I discovered a new place to live
Well, it's down at the end of Lonely Street
It's situated near the end of a street symbolic of loneliness
At Heartbreak Hotel
The newly discovered place is called Heartbreak Hotel
Where I'll be, I'll be so lonely, baby
I will be immensely lonely, my dear
Well, I'm so lonely
I feel incredibly lonely
I'll be so lonely, I could die
My loneliness could be fatal
Although it's always crowded
Despite the fact that it's frequently congested
You still can find some room
There is still some space available
For broken-hearted lovers
Reserved particularly for despondent lovers
To cry there in the gloom
Where they can wail in the dark
And be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
And they will feel extremely lonely, my dear
Well, they're so lonely
They feel incredibly lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Their loneliness could be fatal
Now, the bell hops tears keep flowin'
The elevator attendants' eyes are streaming with tears
And the desk clerk's dressed in black
The receptionist is attired in dark clothing
Well, they've been so long on Lonely Street
They've been at Heartbreak Hotel for a while
Well, they'll never, they'll never look back
They'll never leave the place
And they'll be so, where they'll be so lonely, baby
And they will feel incredibly lonely, my dear
Well, they're so lonely
They feel immensely lonely
They're so lonely, they could die
Their loneliness could be fatal
Well now, if your baby leaves you
In case your partner abandons you
And you have a sad tale to tell
When you have a mournful story to recount
Just take a walk down Lonely Street
Stroll down the street of solitude
To Heartbreak Hotel
And come to Heartbreak Hotel
And you will be, you will be, you will be lonely, baby
And you will feel incredibly lonely, my dear
You'll be so lonely
You'll feel immensely lonely
You'll be so lonely, you could die
Your loneliness could be fatal
Well, though it's always crowded
Despite the fact that it's frequently congested
You still can find some room
There is still some space available
For broken-hearted lovers
Reserved particularly for despondent lovers
To cry there in the gloom
Where they can wail in the dark
And they'll be so, they'll be so lonely, baby
And they will feel incredibly lonely, my dear
They're so lonely
They feel immensely lonely
They'll be so lonely, they could die
Their loneliness could be fatal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELVIS AARON PRESLEY, MAE BOREN AXTON, THOMAS R. DURDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rianabrown638
Heartbreak hotel is one of Elvis' best for sure. His range is insane. ⚡️
@collinssouth3761
Raw talent and reaches out to all parts of love. Was introduced to me by my grandma. Do you still play his songs till date?
@nitasheehan2704
@@collinssouth3761 I am a grandma that began my love of Elvis in 1955.
@collinssouth3761
@@nitasheehan2704 I should be a grand pa too. Shamefully, I didn’t start having kids on time. I was born 1967
@nitasheehan2704
@@collinssouth3761 If you're a guy, there's still plenty of time.
@collinssouth3761
@@nitasheehan2704 there is not always time. I lost my wife to leukemia 7 years ago. Never thought about another woman since then. Just me and my daughter
@Rhino-1006
I love how Elvis goes from incredibly high notes to extremely low ones in a matter of seconds.
@62WILDCAT
It's just natural for him ! Always loved this song !
@grantburton5073
That's why he's the king of rock n roll baby
@thechairmanoftheboard4385
The work of a king