Separate Ways
Elvis Presley
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I see a change is coming to our lives It's not the same as it used to be And it's not too late to realise our mistake We're just not right for each other Love has slipped away left us only friends We almost seem like strangers All that's left between us are the memories we shared Of times we thought we cared for each other There's nothing left to do but go our separate ways And pick up all the pieces left behind us And maybe someday, somewhere along the way Another love will find us Some day when she's older, maybe she will understand Why her mom and dad are not together The tears that she will cry when I have to say goodbye Will tear at my heart forever There's nothing left to do but go our separate ways And pick up all the pieces left behind us And maybe someday, somewhere along the way Another love will find us There's nothing left to do but go our separate ways
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Written by: BOB WEST, BOBBY WEST, RICHARD MAINEGRA
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"Separate Ways" by Elvis Presley was included in the album of the same name, which was released in 1973.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Red West and Richard Mainegra.
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Chart Performance"Separate Ways" reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks.
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GenreThe song is generally categorized as an adult contemporary and country song.
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Critical ReceptionMany critics cite "Separate Ways" as an emotionally evocative song, shedding light on Presley's impending divorce from his then-wife, Priscilla.
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RecordingThe song was recorded at RCA's Studio B in Nashville, a popular location where Elvis recorded many of his hits.
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Song ConceptThe lyrics deal with the theme of heartbreak and shifting paths in life after a breakup, possibly reflecting Presley's personal life at the time.
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Album"Separate Ways" was the title track of the compilation album featuring Presley's non-movie songs from the early 1970s period.
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PerformanceThough the song was a charting single, it is not known to have been performed live by Presley at his concerts.
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LegacyDespite not being one of his most famous songs, "Separate Ways" is considered a beloved track among dedicated Elvis Presley fans.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by multiple artists, demonstrating its influence and popularity.
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Song TamperingSome versions of the song have the piano mixed out, thereby allowing Elvis's voice to be more prominently featured.
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SignificanceMany regard "Separate Ways" as one of Elvis Presley's more personal songs due to the coinciding timeline of his divorce.
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Release FormatUpon its initial release, "Separate Ways" was released as a single with "Always On My Mind" on the flip side.
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Cinematic AppearanceThe song was also included in a movie titled "Elvis on Tour," a Golden Globe-winning documentary showcasing Elvis's concerts.
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