A House That Has Everything
Love Beyond Riches: Unveiling the True Meaning in Elvis Presley's 'A House That Has Everything'
Lyrics
I can see you now living like a queen
I envision you living a luxurious life.
In a house that has everything, everything but love
In a fully-equipped house, lacking only genuine love.
Crystal chandeliers, chauffeured limousines
Imagery of opulence with crystal chandeliers and chauffeured limousines.
Yes you'll really have everything, everything but love
You will possess everything material, but love will be absent.
I see diamonds, sables, sapphires and pearls
Further descriptions of wealth with diamonds, sables, sapphires, and pearls.
And as the picture clears
The picture becomes clearer, emphasizing material wealth.
Poor little rich girl sitting all alone
A contrast, a pitiable rich girl sitting alone.
Counting her treasures in tears
She counts her material possessions with tears in her eyes.
Better just a shack where two people care
Suggesting that a humble dwelling with love is superior.
Than a house that has everything, everything but love
Preferable to a grand house lacking the essential element of love.
I see diamonds, sables, sapphires and pearls
Reiteration of material wealth, emphasizing its superficiality.
And as the picture clears
The imagery continues, reinforcing the allure of riches.
Poor little rich girl sitting all alone
The rich girl remains lonely despite her possessions.
Counting her treasures in tears
She emotionally assesses her treasures with tears.
Better just a shack where two people care
Advocating for a modest place where genuine care exists.
Than a house that has everything, everything but love
Reiteration that a house filled with material things lacks love.
Than a house that has everything, everything but love
Emphasizing the idea that true wealth lies in love.
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