Presley attended a variety of schools, mostly boarding schools, a few in Los Angeles County (among them the John Thomas Dye School), and also in Ojai, Ventura County, California, She was briefly a student at a Church of Scientology school in Los Angeles.
A close friend of her father's ex-girlfriend Linda Thompson, in 2003, after advice from Thompson's record producer and then-husband David Foster, Presley launched a career as a singer. Her debut album, To Whom It May Concern, reached #5 on the US Billboard 200 albums chart and was certified gold. To promote it she presented a concert in the UK, something that her father never did but wanted. Presley released her second album, Now What, in 2005 and it reached #9 on the US Billboard 200. It was certified gold in November 2005. Unlike her first album, Now What included a Parental Advisory sticker.
Her third album, Storm & Grace, was released on May 15, 2012.
Raven
Lisa Marie Presley Lyrics
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She's fallen out of her tree and caught on a limb with silver lining
Her wings uncertain, but she's still flying
Yeah, little Raven, I see you there
Hold your head up now
I won't try to pull your feathers out
I promise
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
You know that I've forgiven you and I'm sorry
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
Why don't you fly with me?
We'll have a chat and a cup of tea
And a long lost need to see who's really there
And you'll finally be OK with me
And I'll hear your stories
That filled your sad eyes when you had raven hair
Hold your head up high
I know that I've been ruthless
I've been ruthless
[Chorus]
Go on, dry your eyes
Hey, you finally see me
Hi
And I see you
And everything 'till now
It wasn't that bad really
Beautiful lady
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Lisa Marie Presley's song Raven are about a personification of a raven, which is a dark bird often associated with death and bad omens. The lyrics suggest that this raven feels unwelcome and has fallen out of her tree and caught on a limb with silver lining. The raven's wings are uncertain, but she's still flying. The singer tells the raven that she won't try to pull her feathers out and promises to hold her head up as they fly together. The chorus tells the raven to dry her eyes and that the singer has forgiven her and is sorry. The song suggests that the raven will be okay with the singer as they chat and enjoy a cup of tea, and the sorrow that filled her sad eyes when she had raven hair will finally be heard.
The song is a metaphor for a person who has fallen on hard times, feels unwelcome, and uncertain about their future. The raven symbolizes their struggles, while the 'silver lining' represents hope. The lyrics show how the person is struggling to hold onto their identity and rise above their circumstances. However, the singer offers forgiveness and the possibility of a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
And as the raven flies, she feels unwelcome
The singer, represented by a Raven, feels rejected and unwanted by the world around her.
She's fallen out of her tree and caught on a limb with silver lining
The Raven has been injured and is clinging onto a remaining hope or bright side in a difficult situation.
Her wings uncertain, but she's still flying
Despite the obstacles and uncertainties, the Raven is still persevering and trying to move forward.
Yeah, little Raven, I see you there
Acknowledgment is given for the Raven's struggles and presence.
Hold your head up now
An encouragement to remain strong and resilient amidst hardship.
I won't try to pull your feathers out
The singer promises to not cause the Raven any more pain or harm.
Go on, dry your eyes
An offer for comfort and reassurance that things will get better.
You know that I've forgiven you and I'm sorry
The singer acknowledges fault and offers forgiveness for any past offenses or hurt inflicted on the Raven.
And everything 'til now, it wasn't that bad really
The singer tries to provide perspective and remind the Raven that things could have been much worse, and that there is still hope for a better future.
Beautiful lady
The Raven is recognized as a beautiful and valuable being.
Why don't you fly with me?
An invitation to join the singer on a journey towards healing and companionship.
We'll have a chat and a cup of tea
A calm and peaceful setting is proposed in order to foster open communication and connection.
And a long lost need to see who's really there
A desire to truly see and understand one another, and to uncover parts of themselves that may have been hidden for a long time.
And you'll finally be OK with me
A hope that the Raven will be able to find peace and acceptance in their relationship.
And I'll hear your stories that filled your sad eyes when you had raven hair
An offer to listen and empathize with the Raven's experiences and emotions, acknowledging the pain and hardship they have endured.
Hold your head up high
A reiteration of the encouragement to stay strong and positive.
I know that I've been ruthless
The singer acknowledges that they have not always been kind or understanding towards the Raven.
Hey, you finally see me, hi
A plea for the Raven to finally see the singer in a true and authentic way.
And I see you
An affirmation that the singer truly sees and understands the Raven's struggles.
And everything 'til now, it wasn't that bad really
The repetition of this line reinforces the message that there is still hope for a better future.
Beautiful lady
A reminder that the Raven is valued and appreciated, despite their past struggles and pain.
Go on, dry your eyes
A final offer for comfort and reassurance that things will improve and get better for the Raven.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LISA MARIE PRESLEY, MICHAEL LOCKWOOD, TONY ROMEO
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Marion positive Stuart
Have to say takes a lot to forgive I’m glad she forgave her before she past 😢just so sad , you could have done more as a mother
Lisa marie is remarkable human and mother herself and friend , so so sad she past so young with so much heartache she never really got the life she so deserved apart from with Danny the father off Riley and Ben god bless you Danny and the Presley blood 🩸 line
Priscilla YOU SHOULD BE LISTENING TO THIS SONG AGAIN AS A MOTHER I DONT BELIEVE LISA MARIE WOULF FORGIVE YOU FOR WHAT YOUR DOING TO HER CHILDREN AND NOT RESPECTING LISA MARIES WISHES
WHATS WRONG WITH YOU
LISA MARIE WAS A BETTER PERSON HONEST KIND LOVING AND SHE DIDNT GET THIS FROM YOU
SIDED WITH LOCKWOOD OVER YOUR OWN CHILD
HAVING HIM THERE AT THE FUNERAL KNOWING YOUR DAUGHTERS FEELINGS
I TRULY BELIEVE YOU ARE JEALOUS OFF YOUR OWN DAUGHTER
BEAUTIFUL LIKE HER DADDY HONEST AND HUMBLE LIKE HER DADDY , EVERYTHING ABOUT LISA DEFINITELY A PRESLEY THRU AND THRU
GOD BLESS RILEY LOYAL DANNY THE TWINS AND RILEYS HUBBY BEN
RIP WITH YOUR DADDY SON BED AND THE REST OF THE PRESLEY CLAN ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Brenda Booher
I am glad that Lisa wrote this for Precilla. She really was a good Mother. Lisa said before she recorded it that she let her Mom read the lyrics and that she got tears in her eyes. R.i.p. Lisa Marie with your Dad and Ben at your side.
Mary Manchon
Lisa said Priscilla had some,then more wine,then she liked ,Lisa's song dedicated to Mother🌹🌹🙂
Soule Soufflé
.... Lisa was publicly gracious about priss.
P6
@Soule Soufflé 100% I agree
P6
My God, a cat's a better mother than Priscilla was to Lisa Marie
Vampire6688tr
Charming voice and gorgeous music!!!!
Christine Steiner
Mom and daughter: not always eye to eye but always heart to heart.
sandy Marie
RIP Lisa ... God needed you more than we do. Tonight. <3
globalcitizenn
“I have so much to think about.. and what I’ll think about? I’ll think about you” ❤️
Pam Lemay
I've noticed most of Lisa Marie's songs are sad and dark. It's so obvious she has had a lot of sadness, heartache, and trouble in her life. May she finally be at peace.