Elvis Decanter
Elvis Decanter: Whiskey, Love, and Lost Nights
Lyrics
Collecting dust inside that liquor store 'till you bought it for me
Describes the Elvis decanter as being neglected in a liquor store until purchased as a gift.
A decanter full of whiskey in the image of the King
Portrays the decanter as filled with whiskey and designed in the likeness of Elvis Presley.
The more I drank from it the less I saw of you
Suggests that consuming the whiskey from the decanter led to a decrease in focus on the partner.
That bottle's empty now and you and I are through
Indicates the end of the relationship, coinciding with the emptying of the whiskey bottle.
When you gave me the King of gifts I didn't know what to say
Expresses initial surprise and uncertainty in response to receiving the decanter as a gift.
Except a hundred and fifty dollars in an awful lot to pay
Highlights the perceived high cost of the gift and its impact on the speaker.
For a girl like you who doesn't make much money, anyway
Comments on the financial sacrifice made by the partner to give the gift despite limited income.
But you cared enough to put away a little everyday
Acknowledges the partner's effort to save money gradually for the expensive gift.
For that Elvis decanter, the one you gave to me
Reiterates the focus on the Elvis decanter as a symbol of love received from the partner.
A fitting symbol of our love, and empty likeness of the King
Reflects on the symbolism of the decanter as an empty likeness of Elvis and its role in the relationship.
If I had made it last or filled it up would it have changed a thing?
Ponders whether different actions with the decanter could have altered the relationship's outcome.
It's just an Elvis decanter, the one you gave to me
Repeats the significance of the Elvis decanter in the context of the relationship.
They told me I should save it, it'd be worth something
Shares advice received about saving the decanter for potential future value.
Someday
Expresses impatience, leading to the decision to use the decanter rather than saving it.
But me I couldn't wait and the King of Rock got lighter everyday
Describes the gradual depletion of the whiskey, paralleling the fading of the relationship.
Soon it was half empty and I was half as close to you
Highlights the diminishing closeness to the partner as the decanter gets emptier.
Then I drank the rest, and should've guessed I drank our love in two
Conveys the realization that consuming the remaining whiskey symbolically ended the love.
Elvis decanter, the one you gave to me
Repeats the connection between the Elvis decanter and the memories of the relationship.
In the name of Elvis, why did you have to leave?
Ponders the departure of the partner in the context of the Elvis-themed gift.
When I love you and I need you desperately tonite
Expresses a yearning for the departed partner, emphasizing love and need.
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