Why was Fairytale introduced as the story of my life?

[harris497]

Elvis was very private about his personal life on stage! But by saying it's the story of his life...is he trying to imply to the audience that he left Priscilla and that she was the one that cheated on him...(I know she slept with Mike stone) sorry if I'm not explaining myself well!!

[Lexie1973]

My guess is he was just referring to the title of the song and not the lyrics....Never gave it much thought though, but now that you mention it, Elvis' introduction does seem a little "double"

[drjohncarpenter]

Elvis was very private about his personal life on stage! But by saying it's the story of his life...is he trying to imply to the audience that he left Priscilla and that she was the one that cheated on him...(I know she slept with Mike stone) sorry if I'm not explaining myself well!!

The introduction was made because it reflected the fact the song was the story of his life.

When it came to his partner, his love was so strong, and he was 100% devoted.

I'll pack up all my things and walk away
I don't want to hear another word you have to say
I've been waiting for so long
(so long)
I just found out there's something wrong
(something is wrong)
Nothing will get better if I stay

There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you
Now I'm walkin' out the door
(walking out the door)
You used me, you've deceived me
(what you trying to do to me?)
And you never seem to need me
But I'll bet, you won't forget me when I go
(Oh no, no, no)

Seems I've been lost in a dream
Pretending that you care
And now I've opened up my eyes
And found it's all been just a great big fairytale

I've been lovin' you so long
(my love's so strong)
Don't think I'll even know how to forget you
(I can't forget you)
But now the way that things have been
I think I'm better off alone
Than to be with you
You don't love me it's plain to see

There's no need to explain anymore
I tried my best to love you
Now I'm walkin' out the door
(walking out the door)
Ahh, you used me, you've deceived me
(what you trying to do to me?)
And you never seem to need me
But I'll bet you won't forget me when I go
(Oh no, no, no)

Seems I've been lost in a dream
Pretending you were mine
Someday you'll open up your eyes
And realize that a good woman's hard to find

[lanadelslay]

100% devoted? Elvis cheated a lot

[elvisjock]

I've come to interpret it as the story of his life as told by his women. The lyrics reflect the ladies’ perspective. Linda introduced the song to him. IIRC, he didn't start referring to it as such until late in 1976.

[xmascarrol]

Really not that him becoming famous etc. Tbh I think that more like why he said it.

[Ciscoking]

I think its quite simple...his life was a fairytale..from a Jack To A King....From Rags To Riches..

[Mr. Black]

Elvis was very private about his personal life on stage! But by saying it's the story of his life...is he trying to imply to the audience that he left Priscilla and that she was the one that cheated on him...(I know she slept with Mike stone) sorry if I'm not explaining myself well!!

The introduction was made because it reflected the fact the song was the story of his life.

When it came to his partner, his love was so strong, and he was 100% devoted.

[drjohncarpenter]

Elvis was very private about his personal life on stage! But by saying it's the story of his life...is he trying to imply to the audience that he left Priscilla and that she was the one that cheated on him...(I know she slept with Mike stone) sorry if I'm not explaining myself well!!

The introduction was made because it reflected the fact the song was the story of his life.

When it came to his partner, his love was so strong, and he was 100% devoted.

His life was a fairytale, just look at the lyrics to the song. They fit like a glove!

[lanadelslay]

Elvis was very private about his personal life on stage! But by saying it's the story of his life...is he trying to imply to the audience that he left Priscilla and that she was the one that cheated on him...(I know she slept with Mike stone) sorry if I'm not explaining myself well!!

The introduction was made because it reflected the fact the song was the story of his life.

When it came to his partner, his love was so strong, and he was 100% devoted.

lmao

[poppii]

100% devoted? Elvis cheated a lot

Elvis was a free agent until he married and really he could do as he liked . Now Priscilla knew Elvis for 6 years before they married and she cheated on him within 13 months of that same marriage so she was fully aware that he needed to go on tour and needed to work to keep all these hangers on in clover yet acts like the awareness was sudden.

I think Alana Nash and Suzanne Finsted have hit the nail on the head with their theory. Elvis was forced to marry her and many of his mates have clarified that. Not a nice thing to do. And maybe he realised how he was duped and on top of that.....I remember the goading interviews she gave after she moved out and moved Stone into the house Elvis bought and paid for. Her REAL MAN Stone was driving Elvis car yet they were both goading Elvis. Stone left a pregnant wife and child for Priscilla and that Garcia/ Garibaldi was a bigamist . The slide was gradual from 1972 onwards.

[Tony Trout]

Man, some of these posts just aren't making one damn bit of sense to me!!!

Elvis said that "Fairytale" was the story of his life because he basically went from rags to riches within a span of 18 months from July, 1954 as an artist at Sun Records to November, 1955 and then being signed to RCA for $35,000 (plus a $5,000 signing bonus for Elvis, himself, which was an un-heard of at the time sum for any new artist)!!

But, the song "Fairytale" is about a man being left by a woman who doesn't realize how good of a man she already has - and that does not fit his own description of his "whole life".......

[Rob]

Elvis said that "Fairytale" was the story of his life because he basically went from rags to riches within a span of 18 months from July, 1954 as an artist at Sun Records to November, 1955 and then being signed to RCA for $35,000 (plus a $5,000 signing bonus for Elvis, himself, which was an un-heard of at the time sum for any new artist)!!

I pretty much agree.

I always felt that Elvis was actually referring to just the title of the song and not necessarily the lyrics.

[flamingstar81]

Elvis said that "Fairytale" was the story of his life because he basically went from rags to riches within a span of 18 months from July, 1954 as an artist at Sun Records to November, 1955 and then being signed to RCA for $35,000 (plus a $5,000 signing bonus for Elvis, himself, which was an un-heard of at the time sum for any new artist)!!

I pretty much agree.

I always felt that Elvis was actually referring to just the title of the song and not necessarily the lyrics.

Yes, that was my own interpretation too, when Elvis referred to the song as "the story of my life", he was referring to just the song's title.

[Ciscoking]

This is what I said earlier

I think its quite simple...his life was a fairytale..from a Jack To A King....From Rags To Riches..

[goldbelt]

This is what I said earlier

I think its quite simple...his life was a fairytale..from a Jack To A King....From Rags To Riches..

You summarised it perfectly.

[harris497]

I agree....so in summary he must've been referring to the literal word 'Fairytale' because the actual 'tale' of the song doesn't match up with his life then....

[rlj4ep]

This is what I said earlier

I think its quite simple...his life was a fairytale..from a Jack To A King....From Rags To Riches..

You summarised it perfectly.

Yes, you guys are spot on accurate. There is no need to over think this one, there is no need to search high and low, and no need to be creative in searching for "the answer." Elvis was simply referring to the title with regard to his life. Quite frankly, a moment of humility from Elvis.

rlj

[drjohncarpenter]

I agree....so in summary he must've been referring to the literal word 'Fairytale' because the actual 'tale' of the song doesn't match up with his life then....

I disagree, they are a perfect match!