About The Song
Originally written by Dallas Frazier in 1965, “There Goes My Everything” found its way into the hands of Elvis in 1970. Now, some of you might remember Elvis for his earlier, more energetic hits. But by the 1970s, he had matured as an artist, his voice gaining a richer depth and a vulnerability that perfectly suited the introspective nature of the song.
“There Goes My Everything” is a stark portrayal of heartbreak. The lyrics paint a picture of a love lost, leaving the narrator utterly devastated. We hear the soft echo of departing footsteps, the final goodbye whispered, and the crushing weight of loneliness that descends in their wake. The song doesn’t delve into the reasons for the break-up, instead focusing on the raw emotions left behind: the shattered dreams, the memories that sting, and the feeling of having lost everything that mattered.
Elvis’s delivery in “There Goes My Everything” is simply masterful. He doesn’t overpower the song with theatrics. Instead, he allows the lyrics to speak for themselves, his voice taking on a quiet desperation, a longing that resonates with anyone who has ever experienced the pain of a broken heart. There’s a touch of country twang in his voice, a hint of the genre that heavily influenced Elvis throughout his career, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the portrayal of heartbreak.
“There Goes My Everything” wasn’t one of Elvis’s biggest hits, but it remains a cherished gem among his vast repertoire. It’s a song that speaks to the universal experience of loss, a reminder that even the King himself wasn’t immune to the pangs of heartache. So, settle back, close your eyes, and let Elvis’s voice wash over you as we delve into the world of “There Goes My Everything”.
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“There Goes My Everything”
There goes my everythingI hear footsteps slowly walking
As they gently walk across the lonely floor
And a voice is softly saying
Darling this will be goodbye for evermore
There goes my reason for living
There goes the one of my dreams
There goes my only possession
There goes my everything
As my memory turns back the pages
I can see the happy years we’ve had before
Now the love that kept this heart beating
Has been shattered by the closing of the door