About the song
In a world where change is the only constant, the question of “What’s next?” has echoed through the ages. Elvis Presley, the undisputed King of Rock and Roll, added his iconic voice to this timeless query with his soulful ballad, “What Now, What Next, Where To?”. Released in [năm phát hà nh], this song, while lesser-known than some of his chart-toppers, offers a poignant glimpse into the mind of a man at a crossroads.
The mid-to-late [tháºp niên] was a period of significant transition for Elvis. The early exuberance of rock and roll was giving way to more mature and introspective themes. “What Now, What Next, Where To?” perfectly encapsulates this shift in Elvis’s musical journey. The song’s melancholic melody, coupled with Elvis’s velvety vocals, creates a mood of contemplation and uncertainty.
Lyrically, the song delves into themes of existentialism and the search for meaning. Elvis sings about feeling lost and adrift, questioning his purpose in life. The lines, “What now, what next, where to / I don’t know what to do” resonate with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by life’s complexities. Yet, despite its somber tone, the song is not without hope. The final verse suggests a sense of acceptance and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
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Lyrics
Like a ship without a compass on a cold lonely sea
No beacon light of love to guide me through
I lost the only treasure that means anything to me
What now, what next, where to?
I thought I had a love that would be mine eternally
I felt so sure you’d be forever true
Now everything I counted on has crumbled under you
What now, what next, where to?
You were part of every dream I dreamed, of everything I planned
How could I know our castles were built upon the sand
Won’t heaven send an angel, please, to tell me what to do?
What now, what next, where to?
What now, what next, where to?
