Lyrics
Put on my blue suede shoes
Putting on blue suede shoes, possibly a reference to Elvis Presley, known for his blue suede shoes and connection to Memphis.
And I boarded the plane
Boarding a plane, indicating a journey or travel.
Touched down in the land of the Delta Blues
Arriving in the Delta Blues region, suggesting a connection to the roots of blues music.
In the middle of the pouring rain
Being in Memphis in the rain, setting a moody atmosphere.
W.C. Handy
Reference to W.C. Handy, a blues musician often referred to as the "Father of the Blues."
Won't you look down over me
Asking for guidance or blessing from W.C. Handy.
Yeah I've got a first class ticket
Having a first-class ticket but feeling emotionally down.
But I'm as blue as a boy can be
Expressing a sense of sadness or loneliness.
Then I'm walking in Memphis
Beginning to walk in Memphis, indicating a personal and emotional journey.
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Walking with feet high off Beale Street, suggesting a spiritual or elevated experience.
Walking in Memphis
Repeating the act of walking in Memphis.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Questioning the authenticity of the emotions experienced during the walk.
Then I'm walking in Memphis
Repeating the experience of walking in Memphis.
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Reiterating the elevated feeling while walking on Beale Street.
Walking in Memphis
Continuing to walk in Memphis.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Questioning the sincerity of the emotions felt during the walk.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Repeating the doubt about the authenticity of feelings.
Saw the ghost of Elvis
Seeing the ghost of Elvis on Union Avenue, a surreal and possibly spiritual encounter.
On Union Avenue
Referring to a specific location associated with Elvis Presley.
Followed him up to the gates of Graceland
Following the ghost to Graceland, Elvis's home.
Then I watched him walk right through
Witnessing the ghost walking through the gates of Graceland.
Now security they did not see him
Noticing that security does not see the ghost, adding to the surreal nature of the experience.
They just hovered around his tomb
Security personnel around Elvis's tomb, oblivious to the ghost.
But there's a pretty little thing
Referring to a person waiting for Elvis in the Jungle Room, a part of Graceland.
Waiting for The King
Highlighting the anticipation and admiration for Elvis.
Down in the Jungle Room
Specifically mentioning the Jungle Room in Graceland.
Then I'm walking in Memphis
Resuming the act of walking in Memphis.
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Repeating the elevated feeling while walking on Beale Street.
Walking in Memphis
Continuing the experience of walking in Memphis.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Reiterating the doubt about the authenticity of feelings.
Then I'm walking in Memphis
Repeating the experience of walking in Memphis.
I was walking with my feet ten feet off of Beale
Reiterating the elevated feeling while walking on Beale Street.
Walking in Memphis
Continuing to walk in Memphis.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Questioning the sincerity of the emotions felt during the walk.
But do I really feel the way I feel
Repeating the doubt about the authenticity of feelings.
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