I Gotta Know
Elvis Presley's Quest for Love: I Gotta Know the Direction of Romance
Lyrics
Get up in the mornin'
Expressing starting the day
Feelin' mighty weak
Feeling physically drained or tired
A tossin' and a turnin'
Restless and unable to sleep
Well, I had ain't no sleep
Having experienced sleeplessness
Oh baby, what road's our love taking
Wondering about the direction of their relationship
To romance or heartbreaking?
Questioning if the relationship leads to love or heartbreak
Won't you say which way you're gonna go?
Asking for clarification about the relationship's path
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
Expressing a strong need to understand
Nine and nine make fourteen
Referencing confusion or uncertainty in arithmetic
Four and four make nine
Highlighting a mistaken calculation
The clock is strikin' thirteen
Describing an unusual or improbable situation (clock striking thirteen)
I think I lost my mind
Feeling disoriented or confused
You know it's gettin' aggravatin'
Expressing frustration or irritation
How long can I keep waitin'?
Questioning the duration of waiting
Tell me if you love me--yes or no?
Requesting a clear answer about love
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
Reiterating the strong need for clarity in the relationship
Oh, how much I need you
Expressing a strong emotional dependence
Have pity on this heart of mine
Pleading for compassion and understanding
Well, if you need and want me too
Offering total commitment if reciprocated
I'll be your one and only till the end of time
Promise of exclusive love until the end
Saw the fortune teller
Seeking guidance about the future from a fortune teller
Had my fortune read
Consulting someone to predict the future
She sent me to the doctor
Directed to a professional due to emotional distress
Who sent me straight to bed
Advised rest due to emotional strain
He said I'm lonesome and I'm lovesick
Describing emotional distress
I've got my mind on lipstick
Indicating preoccupation with romance
Will you kiss away my cares and woe?
Requesting affection to alleviate worries
I gotta know, gotta know, gotta know
Reiterating the strong need for understanding and assurance
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