I Got Stung
Elvis Presley
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Holy smoke A land sakes alive I never thought this could happen to me Mm, yeah Mm, yeah I got stung by a sweet honey bee Oh, what a feeling come over me It started in my eyes Crept up to my head Flew to my heart Till I was stung dead I'm done, uh-uh I got stung! Mm, yeah Mm, yeah She had all that I wanted and more And I've seen honey bees before She started buzzin' in my ear Buzzin' in my brain Got stung all over But I feel no pain I'm done, uh-uh I got stung! Now, don't think I'm complainin' I'm might be pleased we met 'Cause you give me One little peck on the back of my neck And I break out in a cold cold sweat But if I live to a hundred and two I won't let nobody sting me but you I'll be buzzin' 'round your hive, ev'ry day at five And I'm never gonna leave once I arrive 'Cause I'm done Uh-uh, I got stung! Mm, yeah Mm, yeah And I don't think I'm complainin' I'm might be pleased we met 'Cause you give me One little peck on the back of my neck And I break out in a cold cold sweat But if I live to a hundred and two I won't let nobody sting me but you I'll be buzzin' 'round your hive, ev'ry day at five And I'm never gonna leave once I arrive 'Cause I'm done Uh-uh, I got stung! Mm, yeah Mm, yeah Mm, yeah Mm, yeah
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Written by: AARON SCHROEDER, DAVID HILL
Lyrics © A. SCHROEDER INTERNATIONAL LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"I Got Stung" by Elvis Presley was released as a single in October 1958.
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B-SideThis song was the B-side to "One Night” which was re-released as a single in December 1958 and both songs became a major hit for Elvis.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label RCA Victor.
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Genre“I Got Stung" falls under the genre of Rock and Roll, a style that Elvis Presley famously helped popularize in the mid-1950s.
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SongwritersThe song was created by the famed duo Aaron Schroeder and David Hill, two individuals known for having written several of Presley's hits.
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Recording Date“I Got Stung" was one of the last songs that Elvis Presley recorded before his induction into the army on March 24, 1958.
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Chart SuccessThe song reached number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100, proving to be a successful hit for Presley.
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Multi-Platinum SalesThe “I Got Stung" / "One Night" single would eventually achieve double Platinum recognition, reflecting sales of over 2 million copies.
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CollaborationThe track features the band members of "The Jordanaires" providing the background vocals.
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LegacyDespite being a B-side, "I Got Stung" has left an enduring legacy, being covered by a variety of artists in the decades since its release.
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Music VideoThough it was released before the era of music videos, a number of clips featuring performances of the song by Elvis Presley have been edited together into a posthumous music video.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of "I Got Stung" describe a man who experiences intense love for the first time, using the metaphor of a bee sting to represent his feelings.
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