Song Description

Satire- Redneck takes his girlfriend to Memphis to propose. When she sees the statue of Elvis she becomes infatuated and dumps him.

Lyrics

Dis-Graceland

Never thought about those wedding bells 'till she came into my life
But the last three years have felt so good to me
So I took her on a road trip, to impress my future wife
Pop the question down in Memphis, Tennessee

Well I knew it would be special, cause she's such a sweet young thing
Who knew nothin' bout the roots of rock 'n roll
But when I turned and saw her staring' at that statue of "The King"
I got a sinking feeling deep inside my soul

As I fumbled for some words to say, I began to understand
That I never could compete with such a legend of a man
Well she used to "Love me Tender," but now the only sign I see,
Is "Entering Dis-Graceland, Population Me"

So I mustered up my courage, and I asked her to be mine
But she just looked away uncomfortably
Then she said he stole her heart, and that she'd love him for all time
And that her and I were never meant to be.

I could've tried to change her mind but I'd have no chance at all
I'm not painted on black velvet or a plate up on the wall
Before I was her "Teddy Bear," but now I'm going to be,
"Entering Dis-Graceland, Population Me"