Don't Be Cruel
Elvis Presley and the Jordanaires Lyrics
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Sitting home all alone,
If you can't come around,
At least please telephone.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Baby, if I made you mad
For something I might have said,
Please, let's forget the past,
The future looks bright ahead,
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
I don't want no other love,
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of.
Don't stop thinking of me,
Don't make me feel this way,
Come on over here and love me,
You know what I want you to say.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Why should we be apart?
I really love you baby, cross my heart.
Let's walk up to the preacher
And let us say I do,
Then you'll know you'll have me,
And I'll know that I'll have you,
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
I don't want no other love,
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
I don't want no other love,
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of.
The lyrics of "Don't Be Cruel" by Elvis Presley Johnny Cash Carl Perkins Jerry Lee Lewis are about love and the importance of treating a true heart with kindness. The singer of the song is sitting at home alone, wishing their lover would come over, or at least call. They plead with their lover to forgive any past mistakes and not to make them feel unwanted or unloved. The singer explains that they only want their lover, and they want to be with them for the long haul. They suggest going to the preacher and getting married to seal the deal. Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes the importance of not being cruel to someone who loves you.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I can be found
I am easily accessible and available.
Sitting home all alone
I am lonely and waiting for someone to come see me.
If you can't come around
If you can't physically come to see me,
At least please telephone.
please call me instead to alleviate my loneliness.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Don't intentionally hurt my genuine and sincere feelings.
Baby, if I made you mad
My dear, if I have upset you in any way,
For something I might have said,
It may be because of something I said,
Please, let's forget the past,
Let's move on from previous disagreements and focus on the future.
The future looks bright ahead,
There is hope for our relationship to succeed in the future.
I don't want no other love,
I have no desire for any other romantic relationships,
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of.
I am solely thinking of you, my love.
Don't stop thinking of me,
Please don't stop having me on your mind,
Don't make me feel this way,
Please don't make me feel neglected or unimportant to you,
Come on over here and love me,
Come and show me your affection,
You know what I want you to say.
You know exactly what I need to hear from you.
Why should we be apart?
There's no reason for us to be separated when we could be together.
I really love you baby, cross my heart.
I deeply love you, my dear- I swear by it.
Let's walk up to the preacher
We should make our commitment to each other official by getting married,
And let us say I do,
Agree to become husband and wife,
Then you'll know you'll have me,
This will guarantee that you always have me,
And I'll know that I'll have you,
And likewise, I will have assurance that you are committed to me.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Don't intentionally hurt my genuine and sincere feelings
I don't want no other love,
I have no desire for any other romantic relationships,
Baby it's just you I'm thinking of.
I am solely thinking of you, my love.
Don't be cruel to a heart that's true.
Don't intentionally hurt my genuine and sincere feelings.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ELVIS A. PRESLEY, OTIS BLACKWELL
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