reconsider baby
Presley (Elvis) Lyrics
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Oh, how I hate to see you go
Yes, so long
Oh, how I hate to see you go
Well, the way that I will miss you
I guess you'll never know
We've been together so long
We've been together so long
To have to separate this way
Well, I'm gonna let you go ahead on, baby
But let you come back home some day
Play the blues boys, play the blues
One more time
You said you once had loved me
But now I guess you've changed your mind
You said you once had loved me
But now I guess you've changed your mind
Why don't you reconsider baby
Give yourself just a little more time
The song "Reconsider Baby" by Elvis Presley is a classic blues tune that brings to life the story of a man who has lost his lover. As the lyrics go, "Oh how I hate to see you go," the singer is filled with sorrow at the thought of their separation; he has been with their significant other for so long, and now they have to part ways. As he sings about how much he will miss the person, he notes that they may never know how much it hurts him to let them go.
However, despite his sadness, the man acknowledges that they must go their separate ways for the time being. He tells his lover to go ahead and leave, but assures them that they are always welcome back home anytime. The song has a somber tone overall, with a focus on the singer's feelings of loneliness and heartbreak. This is evident in the way he encourages the band to "play the blues" as he recites his powerful lyrics.
The song exemplifies Elvis' powerful voice and his ability to transcend musical genres. It's hard not to feel the emotions oozing out of the song, regardless of the listener's musical tastes. The song was written by Lowell Fulson and first released in 1954. It has been covered by numerous artists ever since, including Eric Clapton, who named it one of his favorite blues songs of all time.
Line by Line Meaning
Well so long
Farewell for now
Oh how I hate to see you go
I don't want you to leave
Yes so long
Goodbye for now
Oh how I hate to see you go
It's hard for me to watch you depart
Well the way that I will miss you
I'm going to miss you a lot
I guess you'll never know
You won't be able to fully comprehend how much I'll miss you
We've been together so long
We've been in a relationship for a long time
To have to separate this way
It's unfortunate that we have to go our separate ways
Well I'm gonna let you go ahead on baby
I'll let you go freely, my dear
But let you come back home some day
I hope you'll return to me someday
Play the blues boys, play the blues
I want to hear some emotional blues music
You said you once had loved me
You used to tell me that you loved me
But now I guess you've changed your mind
But now it seems that you've had a change of heart
Why don't you reconsider baby
Why not give our relationship another chance
Give yourself just a little more time
Take some more time to consider if you want to come back to me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Lowell Fulson
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