Like I'm Elvis
Love Fit for a King: Embracing the Elvis Spirit in 'Like I'm Elvis'
Lyrics
Like I'm Elvis
Expressing a comparison to Elvis Presley, possibly implying a sense of significance or admiration.
I'm in a one light bulb hotel room here in Harlan
Describing the singer's current location, a modest hotel room in Harlan.
Outside I hear the cold Kentucky rain
Awareness of the weather and setting the scene with "cold Kentucky rain" outside.
It's been a long and lonely road from where I've started
Reflecting on a challenging and solitary journey from the starting point.
Just to see the marquee sign misspell my name
Noting the misspelling of the singer's name on a marquee sign.
Tonight I play for more empty chairs than people
Performing for a small audience, more chairs than people in attendance.
But back home I know she said a prayer for me
Despite the current situation, someone back home is supportive and praying for the singer.
In Tupelo she's sleeping like an angel
Referencing Tupelo, where someone important to the singer is sleeping peacefully.
Between me and her is all of Tennessee
Highlighting the distance between the singer and the person in Tupelo, with Tennessee in between.
But she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reaffirming the love and affection received, drawing a parallel to the admiration given to Elvis.
She treats me like I just might be the king
Being treated with great care and importance, as if the singer might be a significant figure like Elvis.
She won't mind if I'm never famous
Expressing that fame is not a priority for the person loving the singer.
She'll stay up all night just to hear me sing
Emphasizing the dedication of staying up all night to support the singer's passion for singing.
We may not ever have a mansion in Memphis
Acknowledging that material wealth, like a mansion in Memphis, may not be part of their life.
But she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reiterating the profound love received despite the absence of material wealth or fame.
The owner never paid me what he promised
Highlighting unfulfilled promises made by the owner of the venue.
The only autograph I signed was my bar tab
Describing a humorous situation where the singer's only autograph is on a bar tab.
When the van broke down again I almost lost it
Recalling a challenging moment when the van broke down, almost leading to a loss of hope.
To get it running cost me every dime I had
Emphasizing the financial strain of repairing the van, using up the singer's last dime.
But she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reaffirming the unconditional love received, akin to the way Elvis might have been loved.
She treats me like I just might be the king
Continuing to emphasize the special treatment received from the person back home.
She won't mind if I'm never famous
Reiterating that fame is not a prerequisite for the love and support given.
She'll stay up all night just to hear me sing
Underlining the commitment to staying up all night to appreciate the singer's music.
We may not ever have a mansion in Memphis
Acknowledging the possibility of not attaining material wealth, like a mansion in Memphis.
But she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reaffirming the depth of love received, akin to the way Elvis might have been loved.
But I may never gaze the gates of Graceland
Expressing uncertainty about achieving certain milestones like visiting Graceland.
Make the opry stage or the silver screen
Mentioning aspirations such as making it to the Opry stage or the silver screen.
But as long as I've got her by my side
Asserting that having the person from Tupelo by the side is enough to feel complete.
I've have everything I'll ever need
Stating that the presence of the person from Tupelo is everything the singer needs.
Because she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reaffirming the theme of being loved with the same intensity as Elvis, despite the circumstances.
She treats me like I just might be the king
Continuing to emphasize the special treatment and care received in the relationship.
She won't mind if I'm never famous
Stating that fame is not a prerequisite for the love and support given.
She'll stay up all night just to hear me sing
Emphasizing the commitment of staying up all night to appreciate the singer's music.
We might not ever have a mansion in Memphis
Acknowledging the potential absence of material wealth, like a mansion in Memphis.
But she loves me like I'm Elvis
Reiterating the depth of love received, akin to the way Elvis might have been loved.
Yes she loves me like I'm Elvis
Affirming the enduring and intense love, drawing a final comparison to the love Elvis received.
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