Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley (Children's) Lyrics
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I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see these tears are real, and I'm crying
(Yes I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
Mmm yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Well don't you know, caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap...
The lyrics of Elvis Presley's song Suspicious Minds tell the story of a couple whose relationship is plagued by mistrust and suspicion. The singer is caught in a trap - unable to walk out - because he loves his partner too much. He is frustrated that his partner cannot see what they are doing to him and does not believe a word he says. The singer recognizes that they cannot go on together with suspicious minds and cannot build their dreams on such an unstable foundation. As the song progresses, the singer asks if he would still be met with suspicion even if an old friend stopped by to say hello. The song ends with a plea to let their love survive and not let a good thing die.
One interesting fact about Suspicious Minds is that it was Elvis Presley's last number-one single in the United States. Another interesting fact is that the song was written by Mark James, who originally recorded his version of the song in 1968, but it went relatively unnoticed until it was covered by Elvis. Additionally, Suspicious Minds was the first song Elvis recorded after his 1968 television special, which marked his return to live performances after years of focusing on movies. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Fine Young Cannibals, Dwight Yoakam, and B.B. King.
Line by Line Meaning
We're caught in a trap
Our relationship is trapped in a cycle of suspicion and mistrust
I can't walk out
I can't leave this relationship because I love you too much
Because I love you too much, baby
My love for you is the reason why I'm stuck in this situation
Why can't you see
Why can't you understand
What you're doing to me
How your suspicious behavior is hurting me
When you don't believe a word I say?
When you doubt and mistrust everything I do and say
We can't go on together
Our relationship won't survive
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
If we continue to doubt each other
And we can't build our dreams
Our future plans and aspirations won't materialize
On suspicious minds
If we keep suspecting each other, we won't achieve anything together
So, if an old friend I know
If I happen to encounter an old acquaintance
Stops by to say hello
Comes to greet me
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Will you still doubt me even when there's no reason to be suspicious?
Here we go again
This cycle of suspicion and mistrust repeats itself
Asking where I've been
Questioning my whereabouts
You can't see these tears are real, and I'm crying
My emotions and tears are genuine, and I'm hurt by your lack of trust
(Yes I'm crying)
I want you to know that I'm really upset and emotional
Oh, let our love survive
Let's try to save our relationship despite the suspicion and mistrust
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let's work together to overcome the emotions that are tearing us apart
Let's don't let a good thing die
Don't let our love and relationship end because of suspicion and mistrust
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
You should trust me because I've never been dishonest with you
Mmm yeah, yeah
An expression of agreement and acknowledgment
Well don't you know, caught in a trap?
Don't you understand that we're stuck in this cycle of suspicion and mistrust?
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
Don't you realize that my love for you is keeping me in this toxic relationship?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANCIS ZAMBON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shantamtarangita304
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see the tears are real
I'm crying (Yes, I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When, honey, you know
I've never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
@tomasignacio1226
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I've been
You can't see the tears are real, I'm crying
(Yes I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can't build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh, let our love survive
I'll dry the tears from your eyes
Let's don't let a good thing die
When honey, you know I've never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeah
We're caught in a trap
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can't you see
What you're doing to me
When you don't believe a word I say?
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
I can't walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don't you know I'm caught in a trap?
@lorifaircloth920
My stepfather was actually in the army with Elvis. Elvis never kept his pay he gave the guys in his barrack his pay. We have several pictures of Elvis in the Army and pictures of Elvis with my stepfather. I told my stepdad those pictures are probably worth some money, but he said it was a part of his life he doesn't care to part with.
@olsza_o
what an amazing story! a treasure to keep forever ♥️
@MusicALLyes
Who woulda sold his pic wit Elvis
@kimkatz2444
Wow
@John_Carpenter
Just wow dude! Wooow 😲
@caneladiaz111
Porfavor compartan esas fotos, de seguro cuando su padrastro deje este mundo, heredarán esas fotografías será su momento de compartirlas con el mundo 🇨🇱❤️
@DragonPhlegm
This new movie is going to bring a whole new generation back to Elvis. Let’s celebrate this, as everyone deserves to remember the King 👑
@dustindixon6628
yup I agree. I was on the internet a few weeks ago.....feeling down....and I said I'm going to check out "that" Elvis movie trailer. Now here I am. Also I just read the family loved it.
@pamwilleford2076
Agree he was the king always will be🎶🎶🎶❤️
@DetailDisoriented
I just discovered I actually like his music. Never even gave it a chance before.