![]() “Don’t Cry Daddy” was originally written by Mac Davis for Elvis, who recorded and released it in 1969 and peaked at No. Prior to the release of To Whom It May Concern, Lisa Marie released a single and video for “Don’t Cry Daddy” in 1997, a posthumous duet with her father marking the 20th anniversary of his death. Yeah and I haven’t forgot “Don’t Cry Daddy” Ooh, except for the one I’m stumbling down (down)Īnd I’ll, I’ll be damned if I ever get this ![]() I heard all the roads they lead to Memphis Set in common time, the song is written in. Throughout the lyrics, the meaning shifts around Lisa Marie’s love-hate relationship with Memphis, but her connection to Graceland since her family is there. Its lyrics talk about the graves of Presleys family at Graceland, referring to the damn back lawn of the estate. In the chorus, Presley sings the more eery Last time I was there I noticed a space left. Presley is referring to Graceland being the burial site of the Presley family, who are interred on the grounds, including her paternal grandparents, Gladys and Vernon, her father, and her son Benjamin Keough, who died at the age of 27 in 2020. Presley repeats that Memphis is where her family is all buried and gone in the chorus. ' Someone turned the lights out in Memphis, that's where all my families. I was obsessed with death at a very early age.” Its sad the lyrics in this song she wrote, kind of heartbreaking. All I know is I had it, and it happened. “I just had a feeling,” shared Lisa Marie. Earlier in the morning (around 4 a.m.) when her father kissed her goodnight, she said that she knew it may be the last time. Sadly, Lisa Marie was also at Graceland when her father passed away and witnessed his death. Last time I was there I noticed a space left Ooh, that’s where my family’s buried and gone (gone) Someone turned the lights out there in Memphis Lights Out You were a million miles behind And I was crying every time Id leave you Then I didnt want to see you I still keep my watch two hours behind. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Lisa Marie continued to spend time with her father while visiting Graceland, following his divorce from her mother Priscilla in 1973.Įlvis and Lisa Marie always remained close, up until his death when she was just 9 years old.Īnd I was crying every time I’d leave you
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