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Mississippi in the middle of a dry spell
Jimmy Rodgers on the Victrola up high
Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder
The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
The boy could sing, knew how to move everything
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave
White Lightnin' bound to drive you wild
Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet and that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Every word of every song that he sang was for you
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon
What could you do?
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet in that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet in that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
If you please
If you please
If you please
Mmhmm
Mmhmm
Jimmy Rodgers on the Victrola up high
Mama's dancin' with baby on her shoulder
The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky
The boy could sing, knew how to move everything
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet with that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Up in Memphis the music's like a heat wave
White Lightnin' bound to drive you wild
Mama's baby's in the heart of every school girl
"Love Me Tender" leaves 'em cryin' in the aisle
The way he moved, it was a sin, so sweet and true
Always wanting more, he'd leave you longing for
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet and that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Every word of every song that he sang was for you
In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon
What could you do?
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet in that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
Black velvet and that little boy's smile
Black velvet in that slow southern style
A new religion that'll bring ya to your knees
Black velvet if you please
If you please
If you please
If you please
Mmhmm
Mmhmm
Lyrics submitted by Boonechic_21, edited by Hassett
Black Velvet Lyrics as written by David Tyson Christopher Ward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing
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Black velvet is def about Elvis. The boy could move, knew how to sing, everything. When Elvis first started playing on the radio, ppl thought that he was a black guy because his voice was so smooth and soulfull. Then he unleashed his dance moves, which at the time were down right vulgar, and the ladies went wild over the whole package. Love me tender, leaves them crying in the isles. One of his biggest hits, ppl were obsessed with him by the time this song was released. Daughters, mothers, grandmothers. No lies. And finally, the use of black velvet wasn't about his hair but instead about seduction and fantasy. Black velvet in that little boy smile, his smile was so innocent and sweet, but it had an edge of desire too it also. Black velvet in that slow southern style, this time talking about his slow sexy southern drawl. Always have you hanging on every word with sex dripping from his voice. A new religion that will bring you to your knees, black velvet if you please. Everyone was in love/lust with his sexiness which inturn left them totally obsessed with the man. In a flash, he was gone, it happened too soon, what could you really do. Elvis died an early death and ppl greived over the lose, but what could they really do? Just go on with their lives and remember him through his music.
@Londonblue17 Spot on you have got it in one
According to reliable sources, Elvis' natural hair color was brown, not black. Black Velvet was a brand name of black hair dye, reportedly used by Elvis. Jimmie Rogers, the "Blue Yodeler" (known as the father of country music, and one of the first country recording artists), was a native of Meridian, Mississippi. Seems fitting the song would make reference to a local musician who would have been influential during Elvis' youth.
Does anyone remember girls screaming, or 'crying' in the aisles when Elvis first appeared on the scene?
White lightning? Simply the name used for illegally-produced alcohol, so common in the south.
Any doubt this song is about Elvis Presley??
No, it's a bottled drink, unless Elvis was drinking his hair dye.
A time of growing up - heard it 1st when i was in college.... begged a frnd who seemed to know the meaning of the lyrics - she said it meant what i wanted it to mean ;-) so well it meant the feel of my new velvet jacket - but thanks for the explanation:-)
I have the MP3 of her singing it, I came across it on Kazaa, she did a good job..
As for the meaning of the song, I think it is about Elvis.. The love me tender part kinda gives it away :)
I adore this little piece of wonder. My favorite line is "The sun is settin' like molasses in the sky". The lyrics are great and Alannah's voice is even better. Sultry.
duh it's about Elvis. Not only because it mentions a song that he sings, but it sets it up from the start. Jimmy Rogers is playing on the radio. Do we usually hear him now? Nope. but in the time when Elvis was little we would. Also the way he danced was a sin. duh. listen to every word.
exactly... its about the life of elvis... how all the girls loed him and such.. it kicks ass
OMG I can't believe I never realized that this song was about Elvis, god how blind can I be??!?!!!! Great song!
Yeah, duh, listen to HHealy84, duh. its like SO totally about Elvis. Duh.
some girl sang this on jay leno just for kicks. she was great. did anyone else see her sing it?