Suspicious Minds
Elvis Presley with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra 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?
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
I'm crying (Yes I'm crying)
We can't go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And be 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
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
Elvis Presley's hit song, Suspicious Mind, tells the story of a man who is deeply in love with his partner but is plagued by her suspicions of his loyalty. The opening lines, "We’re caught in a trap, I can’t walk out because I love you too much, baby," showcase the inner turmoil the singer is facing because of his love for his partner. The chorus, "We can't go on together with suspicious minds, and we can't build our dreams on suspicious minds," refers to the fact that their relationship is at a standstill because of the mistrust and doubt that exists between them.
Elvis tries to convince his partner that his love is genuine and that her unwarranted suspicions are causing harm to their relationship as he sings, "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." The lyrics reveal the hope that he wants to re-establish the trust and belief in their love and move forward in their relationship with a positive outlook. The song ends with Elvis reiterating the fact that he is caught in a trap and can’t walk out because of his deep and unconditional love for his partner, and he implores her to believe in his love.
Line by Line Meaning
We're caught in a trap
We are in a difficult situation
I can't walk out
I can't leave this situation because of my love for you
Because I love you too much baby
My love for you keeps me trapped
Why can't you see
Why don't you understand
What you're doing to me
How you're hurting me with your suspicions
When you don't believe a word I say?
When you doubt my every word?
We can't go on together
Our relationship cannot continue to work
With suspicious minds
If we continue to distrust each other
And we can't build our dreams
Our future plans cannot become reality
On suspicious minds
If we are always suspicious of one another
So, if an old friend I know
If I happen to run into an old friend of mine
Stops by to say hello
If they happen to stop by and say hi
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Would you still think I'm up to something?
Here we go again
We are repeating the same pattern
Asking where I've been
Accusing me of being unfaithful again
You can't see these tears are real
You don't believe that I am genuinely upset
I'm crying (Yes I'm crying)
I am really upset and emotional
Oh let our love survive
Please let our relationship survive
Or dry the tears from your eyes
Stop crying and let's work this out
Let's don't let a good thing die
Let's not let our love die
When honey, you know
Because you know
I've never lied to you
I've always been honest with you
Don't you know I'm caught in a trap
Don't you see that I'm stuck in this situation?
Because I love you too much baby
Because I am so deeply in love with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Francis Zambon
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@lastrada52
The original version was other-worldly decades ago and this new Royal Philharmonic version is just supernatural. Elvis was always untouchable when he was firing on all cylinders. This proves just how his voice sustains through the decades. It transcends all other mortal artists. No one today sings with this conviction. Marvelous. It's all here on YouTube & Vevo, and I have all these songs elsewhere -- but, I am going to buy this one.
@stevelillie3880
John LaStrada I think it's the only number 1 song with 2 endings. The fade away and comes back to end again.
@pdpdk
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@stephenlavery9770
John holt I cry a TEARS
@andyward8062
The vocals were taken from the stereo version and not the mono "Hit version"
@Wolfman244
Love out of nothing at all
@youngdreams297
This is absolutely amazing! Elvis really deserves the best, always! Thanks so much.
@hammycats6919
Young dreams Totally agree. My late husband would have loved this album. It is amazing and sounds so fresh. 👍
@annatapp2818
well said, he was without a doubt the best singer there will ever be
@homer151
my old mum too she was a big fan X