Nobody Knows I'm Elvis
Unveiling the Secret Persona: Nobody Knows I'm Elvis by The Playtones
Lyrics
Well I nearly got caught at a Burger King
Almost got caught at a Burger King
And a couple of times on a plane
Caught a couple of times on a plane
I thought I was safe from detection
Thought safe from detection
With all of the weight I had gained
Weight gain as part of the disguise
But walking around in a jumpsuit
Failed disguise in a jumpsuit
That didn't work worth a damn
Switched to Levis and grew a beard
So I bought me some Levis and grew me a beard
Attempts at remaining incognito
And you'll never guess who I am
Identity kept secret despite changes
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Emphasizes nobody knowing he is Elvis
Nobody knows this is me
Reiteration of secrecy about being Elvis
After all of my tries
Multiple attempts at disguise
I've got the perfect disguise
Claiming to have found the perfect disguise
And I'm who I want to be
Expressing contentment with current identity
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Repeating the theme of anonymity
Nobody knows this is me
Reiteration of the hidden identity
Bet you thought I was ol'Waylon
Comparison to Waylon Jennings
With all of my rugged good looks
Referring to rugged good looks of Waylon
Swagger and walk, body and soul
Highlighting Waylon's swagger and presence
I bet he had what it took
Believing Waylon had the qualities
I've always envied his singing
Envy for Waylon's singing abilities
The way he played a guitar
Admiration for Waylon's guitar skills
Black vest and hat, that's where it's at
Describing Waylon's iconic black vest and hat
That's what I call a star
Defining the qualities of a star
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Reiteration of Elvis' hidden identity
Nobody knows this is me
Underlining the secrecy about being Elvis
After all of my tries
Repeating the theme of multiple tries
I've got the perfect disguise
Claiming to have found the perfect disguise
And I'm who I want to be
Contentment with the current persona
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Reemphasizing the hidden identity
Nobody knows this is me
Reiteration of the secrecy surrounding Elvis
I want to show you Graceland, baby
Expressing a desire to share Graceland
That's where you ought to be
Stressing the significance of Graceland
I'll give you a call, but let's keep it all
Suggesting discretion in communication
Somewhere between you and me
Keeping details between the speaker and listener
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Reiteration of Elvis' hidden identity
Nobody knows this is me
Repeating the theme of secrecy about being Elvis
After all of my tries
Multiple attempts at disguise
I've got the perfect disguise
Claiming to have found the perfect disguise
And I'm who I want to be
Expressing contentment with current identity
Nobody knows I'm Elvis
Reiterating the theme of anonymity
Nobody knows this is me
Reiteration of the hidden identity
Yeah Baby!
Closing with a signature Elvis exclamation
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