Walking in Memphis
Memphis Melodies: A Soulful Journey Through Blues and Redemption
Lyrics
Put on my blue suede shoes
Putting on blue suede shoes, a reference to Elvis Presley, symbolizing a connection to the roots of rock and blues.
And I boarded the plane
Boarding a plane, indicating a journey to a significant place.
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
Arriving in the Delta Blues region, known for its musical heritage.
In the middle of the pouring rain
Encountering rain, possibly reflecting challenges or hardships.
W.C. Handy -- won't you look down over me
Invoking W.C. Handy, a blues composer, seeking guidance or inspiration.
Yeah I got a first class ticket
Having a first-class ticket but feeling emotionally down or troubled.
But I'm as blue as a boy can be
-Then I'm walking in Memphis
Walking in Memphis, questioning the authenticity of emotions experienced in the moment.
Walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
-Walking in Memphis
-But do I really feel the way I feel
-Saw the ghost of Elvis
Encountering the ghost of Elvis, exploring themes of fame, mortality, and the allure of celebrity.
On Union Avenue
-Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
-Then I watched him walk right through
-Now security they did not see him
-They just hovered 'round his tomb
-But there's a pretty little thing
-Waiting for the King
-Down in the Jungle Room
-(Chorus)
Chorus, likely emphasizing the distinctive cultural elements of Memphis.
They've got catfish on the table
Describing the cultural richness of Memphis, suggesting solace and hope in the city's atmosphere.
They've got gospel in the air
-And Reverend Green be glad to see you
-When you haven't got a prayer
-But boy you've got a prayer in Memphis
-Now Muriel plays piano
Meeting Muriel, playing piano at the Hollywood, with a religious inquiry, exploring themes of faith and identity.
Every Friday at the Hollywood
-And they brought me down to see her
-And they asked me if I would --
-Do a little number
-And I sang with all my might
-And she said --
-"Tell me are you a Christian child?"
-And I said "Ma'am I am tonight"
-(Chorus)
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the significance of Memphis.
Put on my blue suede shoes
Repeating the journey to the Delta Blues, underscoring the cyclical nature of experiences.
And I boarded the plane
-Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
-In the middle of the pouring rain
-Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
-In the middle of the pouring rain
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