Black Velvet
Red Illusions Lyrics
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Jimmy Rogers on the victrola up high.
Mama′s dancin' with a 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 Red Illusions captures the essence of the allure and mystique of Elvis Presley, particularly during his early years when he was rising to fame. The song paints a vivid picture of the South during the 1950s, with the singer describing the dry spell in Mississippi and the music of Jimmy Rogers playing on the victrola. The song highlights the power of music, particularly in Memphis, where it is like a heatwave and bound to drive you wild. It speaks about the impact the King of Rock and Roll had on his fans, particularly women who adored him.
The lyrics describe the way Elvis moved, sinfully sweet and true, always wanting more, and leaving his fans longing for more. The song speaks about the impact of every word he sang, which was for his fans, and how his departure happened too soon. The lines "Black velvet and that little boy's smile, black velvet with that slow southern style" encapsulate the essence of Elvis's appeal. His voice was smooth like black velvet, and his smile was captivating.
Overall, "Black Velvet" is a tribute to the King of Rock and Roll and his influence on music, particularly in the South during the 1950s. The song highlights the allure and mystique of Elvis Presley, particularly during his early years, and the power of music in the lives of his adoring fans.
Line by Line Meaning
Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell.
The setting is in the state of Mississippi during a drought; there is a lack of water.
Jimmy Rogers on the victrola up high.
The song playing on a record player is by Jimmy Rogers; it is loud.
Mama′s dancin' with a baby on her shoulder.
The mother is dancing with a baby on her shoulder; she is enjoying the moment.
The sun is settin′ like molasses in the sky.
The sun is setting, and the sky is looking beautiful; it looks like molasses.
The boy could sing, knew how to move, everything.
The boy was a great singer and dancer; he had it all.
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for.
He had a way of leaving people wanting more; he was always in their memories.
Black velvet and that little boy's smile.
The boy wore black velvet, and his smile was enchanting.
Black velvet with that slow southern style.
The boy had a slow and charming southern mannerism that people adored.
A new religion that′ll bring ya to your knees.
The boy was so charismatic that people adored him so much that it almost felt like worship to them.
Black velvet if you please.
People found the boy charming, and they would do anything for him just because he asked them to.
Up in Memphis the music′s like a heatwave.
The music in Memphis is intense, like a heatwave; it is exciting.
White lightning, bound to drive you wild.
Something like lightning, but not seen, is bound to stir emotions inside you.
Mama's baby′s in the heart of every school girl.
Every school girl loves him and imagines that he is their love interest.
"Love me tender" leaves 'em cryin′ in the aisle.
His performance of Love Me Tender is so moving that people cry.
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true.
His movement and dance were sinful and tempting; it was sweet and genuine as well.
Every word of every song that he sang was for you.
He sang every word of every song for the fans; he made them feel special.
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon, what could you do?
He disappeared too soon, leaving fans heartbroken.
If you please.
Fans would do anything for him.
Writer(s): Christopher Ward, David Tyson
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.