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A very old friend came by today
'cause he was telling everyone in town
About the love that he just found
And marie's the name of his latest flame
He talked and talked and I heard him say
That she had the longest blackest hair
The prettiest green eyes anywhere
And marie's the name of his latest flame
Though I smiled the tears inside were a-burning
I wished him luck and then he said goodbye
He was gone but still his words kept returning
What else was there for me to do but cry
Would you believe that yesterday
This girl was in my arms and swore to me
She'd be mine eternally
And marie's the name of his latest flame
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Because he feels terrible for his friend and the heartache thats ahead for him. Because he knows when his friend realizes who the girl actually has fallen for, it will effect their friendship to say the least.
And remember girls! Don't mess with the emotions of a dangerous lunatic! :-)
Was brought up on Elvis, so I know loads of his songs but not many of the titles, I know once I hear it though
This song is so amazing - it's got such a great reveal. I love that it isn't explained why he's crying first. Man. What a fantastic song. Definitely in my top 5 favorites (though his rendition of How Great Thou Art is pretty freaking amazing).
...just kidding. Definitely my favorite Elvis song. Overrated. And I love the Smiths' Live medley, too. Although not even Morrissey can touch the King.
This is an uptempo blues song about a friend who is telling this guy about this great girl he has found, and guess what? It's his girl, she's obviuosly a slut, and all he can do is sit there and listen...pure hell.