Elvis Presley’s song “The Lady Loves Me” is a playful duet performed with actress Ann-Margret in the 1963 film Viva Las Vegas.
The song is a lighthearted, flirty exchange between a confident man and an equally self-assured woman who both believe the other is secretly in love with them.
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About the song
“The Lady Loves Me” is a charming duet where Elvis, playing a confident suitor, is convinced that the woman, played by Ann-Margret, is head over heels for him.
Meanwhile, Ann-Margret’s character asserts the opposite, teasing that she’s not as interested as he thinks she is.
The playful back-and-forth banter in the lyrics creates a fun dynamic, with each singer trying to outwit the other.
Elvis’s smooth vocals and Ann-Margret’s lively performance add to the flirtatious tone of the song, making it a standout moment in Viva Las Vegas.
Musically, “The Lady Loves Me” features a lively, upbeat tempo with jazzy instrumentals, reflecting the fun and spirited mood of the scene in the film.
The song’s light, bouncing melody is enhanced by orchestral backing, which complements the humor and charm of the lyrics.
Elvis’s charisma and Ann-Margret’s energy come through clearly in their vocal performances, as they exchange witty lines and playful retorts.
Their chemistry in both the song and the movie was undeniable, making “The Lady Loves Me” one of the most memorable duets from Elvis’s film career.
Although it was never released as a single, the song remains popular among fans for its fun, cheeky nature and the strong vocal interplay between Elvis and Ann-Margret.
The duet exemplifies the playful, romantic tension that defined their on-screen relationship in Viva Las Vegas, one of Elvis’s most beloved films.
“The Lady Loves Me” continues to be celebrated as a charming and entertaining part of Elvis’s musical legacy, offering a lighter, more comedic side to his body of work.
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Lyrics
She loves me, she loves me not
She loves me, she loves me not
She loves me, she loves me, she loves me
The lady loves me and it shows
In spite of the way she turns up her nose
I’m her ideal, her hearts desire
Under that ice she’s burning like fire
She’d like to cuddle up to me
She’s playing hard to get
The lady loves me, but she doesn’t know it yet
The gentleman has savoir-faire
As much as an elephant or a bear
I’d like to take him for a spin
Back to the zoo to visit his kin
He’s got about as much appeal as a soggy cigarette
The lady loathes him but he doesn’t know it yet
The lady’s got a crush on me
The gentleman’s crazy obviously
The lady’s dying to be kissed
The gentleman needs a psychiatrist
I’d rather kiss a rattlesnake
Or play Russian roulette
The lady loves me, but she doesn’t know it yet
She’s falling fast she’s on the skids
Both of his heads are flipping their lids
Tonight she’ll hold me in her arms
I’d rather be holding hydrogen bombs
Will someone tell this Romeo
I’m not his Juliet
The lady loves me, but she doesn’t know it yet
She wants me
Like poison ivy
Needs me
Like a hole in the head
Everyone can see she’s got it bad
He’s mad!
The gentleman is an egotist
I’m simply aware I’m hard to resist
He’s one man I could learn to hate
How’s about having dinner at eight
I’d rather dine with Frankenstein
In a moonlight tete-a-tete
The lady loves me, but she doesn’t know it yet
Oh yes she loves me
Dig that shrinking violet
Oh she really loves me
Here’s one gal you’ll never get
She lo- lo- loves me
Would you like to make a bet
I said the lady loves me
The gentleman’s all wet
