Black Velvet
Joan McLean Lyrics
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Jimmy Rogers On The Victrola Up High
Mama's Dancin' With Baby On Her Shoulder
The Sun Is Settin' Like Molasses In The Sky
The Boy Could Sing, Knew How To Move, Everything
Always Wanting More, He'd Leave You Longing For
Black Velvet And That Little Boy's Smile
A New Religion That'll Bring Ya To Your Knees
Black Velvet If You Please
Up In Memphis The Music's Like A Heatwave
White Lightning, Bound To Drive You Wild
Mama's Baby's In The Heart Of Every School Girl
"Love Me Tender" Leaves 'em Cryin' In The Aisle
The Way He Moved, It Was A Sin, So Sweet And True
Always Wanting More, He'd Leave You Longing For
Black Velvet And That Little Boy's Smile
Black Velvet With That Slow Southern Style
A New Religion That'll Bring Ya To Your Knees
Black Velvet If You Please
Every Word Of Every Song That He Sang Was For You
In A Flash He Was Gone, It Happened So Soon, What Could
You Do?
Black Velvet And That Little Boy's Smile
Black Velvet With That Slow Southern Style
A New Religion That'll Bring Ya To Your Knees
Black Velvet If You Please
Black Velvet And That Little Boy's Smile
Black Velvet With That Slow Southern Style
A New Religion That'll Bring Ya To Your Knees
Black Velvet If You Please
If You Please, If You Please, If You Please
The song "Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles is about Elvis Presley, a legendary musician and performer known for his memorable voice, unique style, and undying charisma. The opening lines of the song set the stage with a picture of a dry spell in Mississippi, with Jimmy Rogers' music playing on the Victrola in the background. The imagery of a mother dancing with her baby on her shoulder captures a sense of nostalgia and Americana, while the sun setting like molasses in the sky speaks to the lingering impact of Elvis' music.
As the song progresses, we learn that the boy referred to in the song is indeed Elvis himself. He is described as knowing how to move and always wanting more, leaving his fans longing for him even after his performances are over. The chorus features the title line of the song, with a reference to Elvis' signature style and a suggestion that he was akin to a religious figure for his fans. The bridge features a moment of reflection on Elvis' legacy, with the lyrics expressing the idea that every song he sang was for his fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Mississippi In The Middle Of A Dry Spell
In the midst of a dry spell, life was still moving on just like it does in the state of Mississippi
Jimmy Rogers On The Victrola Up High
The sound of Jimmy Rogers could be heard loud and clear playing from the Victrola machine on the shelf
Mama's Dancin' With Baby On Her Shoulder
Mama and her baby were swaying to the rhythm of the music while she carried him on her shoulder
The Sun Is Settin' Like Molasses In The Sky
Just like molasses pouring down, the sun was slowly setting in the sky
The Boy Could Sing, Knew How To Move, Everything
The boy was a talented singer and dancer who could do it all
Always Wanting More, He'd Leave You Longing For
He always left you wanting more because he was so good at what he did
Black Velvet And That Little Boy's Smile
The boy had a charming smile that was as irresistible as black velvet
Black Velvet With That Slow Southern Style
He had a slow and charming Southern style that was as smooth as black velvet
A New Religion That'll Bring Ya To Your Knees
He was so good that his music was a new religion that could move you to your knees
Black Velvet If You Please
If you want to experience something that's as good as it gets, then you need some black velvet in your life
Up In Memphis The Music's Like A Heatwave
Memphis was so hot with musical talent that it was like a heatwave of sound
White Lightning, Bound To Drive You Wild
The music was so electrifying that it was bound to drive you wild like a bolt of lightning
Mama's Baby's In The Heart Of Every School Girl
Every schoolgirl loved him like he was their own mama's baby
"Love Me Tender" Leaves 'em Cryin' In The Aisle
The tender love song 'Love Me Tender' could move people to tears and leave them crying in the aisle
The Way He Moved, It Was A Sin, So Sweet And True
His moves were so smooth and sweet that it was almost sinful, but also honest and true
Every Word Of Every Song That He Sang Was For You
Every song that he sang was directed right at you, making you feel special and seen
In A Flash He Was Gone, It Happened So Soon, What Could You Do?
He was gone in a flash, it all happened so quickly that it was hard to know what to do
If You Please, If You Please, If You Please
If you want to experience a true musical sensation, then please give black velvet a try
Contributed by Bailey J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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