The song actually is a frightening take on the story of Elvis's birth. He was born in the town of Tupelo, and it describes how his twin brother died at birth ("firstborn is dead"). Also, it is somewhat based on the lyrical themes of John Lee Hooker, who also wrote a song called "Tupelo."
The song actually is a frightening take on the story of Elvis's birth. He was born in the town of Tupelo, and it describes how his twin brother died at birth ("firstborn is dead"). Also, it is somewhat based on the lyrical themes of John Lee Hooker, who also wrote a song called "Tupelo."