About The Song
The song was written by American musician Mark James and first recorded by Elvis in 1969, anticipating his return to live music performances and stage after a period mostly devoted to acting in films. Mark James, a talented American songwriter, penned the evocative lyrics of “Suspicious Minds,” capturing the essence of complicated relationships. The song, initially shaped by James, resonated immensely when performed by Elvis Presley, marking a significant milestone in the King of Rock and Roll’s artistic journey.
“Suspicious Minds” didn’t just enter the charts; it conquered them, quickly climbing to the top position, marking a crucial milestone in Elvis’s career. The song’s meteoric rise culminated in it becoming his 18th number one hit and also his last single in the United States.
Elvis’s 1968 “Comeback Special” on NBC was a defining moment, not only for the artist but also for the entire music industry. His performance of “Suspicious Minds” during this special event remains one of the most iconic and frequently mentioned performances in music history.
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Lyrics
“Suspicious Minds”
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much babyWhy 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
And we can’t build our dreams
On suspicious minds
So, 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 these tears are real
I’m crying
(Yes, I’m crying)
We can’t go on together
With suspicious minds
And we can’t build our dreams
On suspicious minds
Oh 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, yeah
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?
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap
I can’t walk out
Because I love you too much baby
Oh, don’t you know
I’m caught in a trap