Poor Boy
Elvis Presley
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Hey there, poor boy, lost your honeycomb One thing's sure, boy, if you're stayin' home You got no chance for another chick Make tonight's dance that'll turn the trick Rock-in', roll-in' you'll forget her, boy Put your soul in someone better, boy Have a big ball, get it off your chest Maybe this all happened for the best Could be, Poor Boy, as you flip 'n' whirl You'll find pure joy with another girl When your old flame comes a runnin' back Just say "shame, shame" and begin to quack Ha, ha, ha, ha, Are you kidding me? Ha, ha, ha, ha, I could never be like I once was I'm no fool now, I'm too cool now I am free just say "Hi" to her, and good bye to her Stroll away and let her be Hey there, poor boy, watcha mopin' for That's the cure boy, you've been hopin' for Good advice now, you're not takin' it Won't try nohow even fakin' it Love can stall you like a little toy So I call you poor boy
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Written by: ELVIS PRESLEY, VERA MATSON
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Poor Boy" was released in 1956 as part of the soundtrack for Elvis Presley's debut film "Love Me Tender".
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Song GenreIts genre is classified as Rock and Roll and Pop, known for its soulful lyrics and heartfelt performance.
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Song LengthBeing a relatively short song, "Poor Boy" clocks in at only 2 minutes and 14 seconds.
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Songwriters"Poor Boy" was written by Elvis Presley himself together with Vera Matson, which was quite common as Elvis often took part in the songwriting process.
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Album Success"Love Me Tender" was a highly successful album which reached the number one spot in the US Billboard Pop Albums, with "Poor Boy" being one of its popular tracks.
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Film AppearanceThe song appears in a scene in "Love Me Tender" where Elvis performs it as part of a family band.
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Music Style"Poor Boy" reflects the traditional rock 'n’ roll style of Elvis and is consistent with his earlier works.
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Song InterpretationThe song explores themes of poverty and love through its lyrics, alongside expressing contentment in spite of financial struggles.
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Song ImpactDespite being relatively short and simple compared to some of Elvis' more flamboyant numbers, "Poor Boy" remains a favorite of many fans for its authenticity and emotional depth.
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Re-Release"Poor Boy" was re-released in several Elvis Presley compilations, keeping the song alive for new generations of listeners.
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