Edge of Reality
Elvis Presley
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I walk along a thin line darling Dark shadows follow me Here's where life's dream lies disillusioned The edge of reality Oh I can hear strange voices echo Laughing with mockery The border line of doom I'm facing The edge of reality On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me The girl with the nameless face On the edge of reality where she overpowers me With fears that I can't explain She drove me to the point of madness The brink of misery If she's not real then I'm condemned to The edge of reality On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me The girl with the nameless face On the edge of reality where she overpowers me With fears that I can't explain She drove me to the point of madness The brink of misery If she's not real then I'm condemned to The edge of reality Reality, reality, reality, reality, Reality, reality, reality, reality.
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Written by: BERNIE BAUM, BILL GIANT, FLORENCE KAYE
Lyrics © RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
Release FactsElvis Presley released the song "Edge of Reality" in November 1968.
- This song was actually the B-side of the record, backed with "If I Can Dream."
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Production Facts"Edge of Reality" was written by Bernie Baum, Bill Giant, and Florence Kaye. All three were prominent songwriters at the time, known for their contributions to popular music.
- The song was recorded by Elvis at the RCA studio in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Movie Association"Edge of Reality" is featured in the 1968 film "Live a Little, Love a Little" starring Elvis Presley himself. The surreal dream sequence in the film gives a visual to the song.
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Chart PerformanceEven though it was a B-side track, "Edge of Reality" attained some stature on its own. It peaked at #55 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Song Interpretation"Edge of Reality" is a dramatic pop number, the lyrics of which describe a man oscillating on the edge of reality and a dream world, struggling with the prospect of an imminent heartbreak.
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Musical StyleThe song is noted mainly for its psychedelic sound, a departure from Elvis' previous works. It features a stronger use of the electric guitar and vocal leaps that added an eerie touch to the lyrics.
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LegacyOver the years, "Edge of Reality" has been covered or sampled by various artists, demonstrating the timeless appeal of its unconventional rhythm and lyrical concept.
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