About The Song
Elvis Presley – Suspicious Minds – 1969″ is a classic rock and soul song that marked a significant moment in Elvis Presley’s career. Here are five facts about the song:
- Release and Chart Success: “Suspicious Minds” was released in 1969 as a single and later included on Elvis Presley’s album “From Elvis in Memphis.” The song became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Elvis’s last chart-topping single in the United States during his lifetime.
- Songwriting Credits: The song was written by Mark James. Elvis was drawn to the song’s powerful lyrics and emotion, and he recorded his version of “Suspicious Minds” in Memphis, Tennessee.
- Studio Techniques: The recording of “Suspicious Minds” employed innovative studio techniques for its time, including the use of a vocal overdubbing technique known as “double-tracking” on Elvis’s voice. This added depth to the vocals and contributed to the song’s distinctive sound.
- Theme and Lyrics: The lyrics of “Suspicious Minds” explore the theme of mistrust and the breakdown of communication in a romantic relationship. The emotional depth and vulnerability conveyed in Elvis’s performance resonated with listeners, making the song a poignant and memorable ballad.
- Legacy and Impact: “Suspicious Minds” is often regarded as one of Elvis Presley’s greatest achievements. It marked a successful return to the top of the charts for Elvis and showcased his ability to blend rock, soul, and pop influences. The song has been covered by various artists and continues to be celebrated as a classic in the realm of popular music.
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Lyrics
We’re caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can’t you see
What you’re doing to me
When you don’t believe a word I say?We can’t go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can’t build our dreams
On suspicious mindsSo if an old friend I know
Stops by to say hello
Would I still see suspicion in your eyes?
Here we go again
Asking where I’ve been
You can’t see the tears are real, I’m crying
(Yes I’m crying)We can’t go on together
With suspicious minds (suspicious minds)
And we can’t build our dreams
On suspicious mindsOh, let our love survive
I’ll dry the tears from your eyes
Let’s don’t let a good thing die
When honey, you know I’ve never lied to you
Mmm, yeah, yeahWe’re caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Why can’t you see
What you’re doing to me
When you don’t believe a word I say?Well, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, babyWell, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, babyWell, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, baby
Well, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much, babyWell, don’t you know I’m caught in a trap?