Reply With Quoteyou know what l didn't understand either. I really hope to hear what others say cause this song was done before Lisa was born.
Hey everyone, i was listening to Memphis Tennessee just now and i realized that i dont understand that song at all. Can someone explain it to me? I mean its kinda wierd but i just dont get it. Ive underlined the parts i dont understand so if you can (anyone) please help! lol
Why is "he" (whoever) in love with a 6 year old girl? I know its a song but still.
thanks Sarah
Long distance information give me memphis, tennessee
Help me find the party trying to get in touch with me
She could not leave her number but I know who placed the call
My uncle took the message and he wrote it on the wall
Help me information to get in touch with my marie
Shes the only one would phone me here from memphis, tennessee
Her home is on the southside, high upon a ridge
Just a half a mile from the mississippi bridge
Help me information more than that I cannot add
Only that I miss her and all the fun we had
But we were pulled apart because her mom did not agree
Tore apart our happy home in memphis, tennessee
The last time I saw marie she was waving me goodbye
With hurry home drops on her cheek that trickled from her eye
Marie is only six years old, information please
Try to put me through to her in memphis, tennessee
"Its An Elvis Thing Man, You Just Wouldn't Understand"
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you know what l didn't understand either. I really hope to hear what others say cause this song was done before Lisa was born.
Marie is his 6 year old daughter. Her mom (his ex wife I would assume) tore apart their home when she left him and took his daughter with her.
Well, I believe he is referring to his daughter. Could be wrong, but always what I thought anyway...!
Daddy, I miss you more every day. You will always be my hero..
he would be referring to his daughter, and Elvis didn't sing this did he? Someone else sang it.
Originally Posted by rocknroll
Yes...this is correct.
...you're moving on the back roads, by the rivers of my memory and for hours you're just gentle on my mind.
Thank you so much to everyone...that makes ALOT of sense now!
Sarah
"Its An Elvis Thing Man, You Just Wouldn't Understand"
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It's a Chuck Berry song. Elvis sang a fine "Countryish" version of it and it is available on many compilations, most notably "Elvis For Everyone".
Last edited by rocknroll; 09-11-2007 at 06:27 PM.
thanks for the information!
"Its An Elvis Thing Man, You Just Wouldn't Understand"
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Yea, Elvis recorded it in the 60's. I love this song!
IMO, it's his signature song, bein from Memphis. It made sense for him to do it.
It's kinda strange though that he's singin about a 6 year old daughter named Marie and a broken home, in Memphis. That's exactly what happened to his real life. Wierd.
Oh the irony!! that is really wierd!
"Its An Elvis Thing Man, You Just Wouldn't Understand"
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It aint country. It's rock and blues.
Because you say so? Many Chuck Berry songs were heavy country influenced. This is one of them. Sorry.
I believe it was Elvis who introduced his (then) friend, Johnny Rivers, to the song.
It was when E was recording this and others from that time period.
Anyway, Rivers liked it, recorded it, and Elvis heard it on the radio. . . . . Elvis was unhappy and never had anything to do with Rivers again.
I want to say Elvis told Rivers it would be his (E's) next single.
It could be all untrue, but it makes for a good story
Well, IMHO, it's far from being Elvis' signature song. There are about 2 dozen Elvis Hits that could be considered his signature song.
Well, Technically, Lisa was really 4 years of age when Priscilla and Elvis separated and 5 years of age when her parents divorced !!!It's kinda strange though that he's singin about a 6 year old daughter named Marie and a broken home, in Memphis. That's exactly what happened to his real life. Wierd.
Some of us are able to call a spade a spade ...
You know that rocknroll and I know that, but after all, we are dealing with KeKe here, aren't we ???
It's co-incidence, rather than ironic.Oh the irony!! that is really wierd!
Irony is a lifesaver drowning at a swimming carnival.
Or Paris Hilton dying of a brain haemorrhage ...
Getlo - cute'n'cuddly
Thanks for the info!
Daddy, I miss you more every day. You will always be my hero..
I have heard this song sung by Jerry Lee Lewis.. but I like much more Elvis' version
[CENTER]"The only time I can be me is when I walk through the door and lock it from the inside" -Elvis
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