“Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley (1961)

MUSIC VIDEO

LYRICS

Wise men say only fools rush in
But I can't help falling in love with you
Shall I stay? Would it be a sin?
If I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
Like a river flows
Surely to the sea
Darling, so it goes
Some things are meant to be
Take my hand, take my whole life, too
For I can't help falling in love with you
For I can't help falling in love with you

ANALYSIS
            Elvis Presley, or the King of Rock and Roll, did not write or sing very political songs. "Can't Help Falling in Love," as the title suggests, is a more romantic song about the nature of love. However he was often criticized by more conservative listeners, mainly for his provocative, sensual dancing and his untraditional performing. Many shows refused to let him on out of fear of losing viewers or ratings. Many of his songs, like “Can’t Help Falling in Love”, are still popular today. Elvis not only changed the genre of rock and roll, he also revolutionized dance by introducing a new style of dancing that is still evident today.

WORKS CITED
“Elvis Presley - The King.” The Vast World of Dance, Sites at Penn State, 27 Jan. 2017,
            sites.psu.edu/mnshermanpassion/2017/01/27/elvis-presley-the-king/.
“Elvis Presley – Can't Help Falling in Love.” Genius, 23 May 2015,
            genius.com/Elvis-presley-cant-help-falling-in-love-lyrics.