Galway To Graceland
The High Kings · The High Kings [2008]
She was pretty in pink like a young girl again
Twenty years married and she never thought twice
She slipped out of the back door and into the night
And silver wings carried her over the sea
From the west coast of Ireland to West Tennessee
To be with her sweetheart, she'd left everything
She went from Galway to Graceland to be with the king
She was humming Suspicion, the song she loved best
She had Elvis I Love You tattooed on her breast
When they landed in Memphis, her heart beat so fast
She had dreamed for so long, now she'd see him at last
And she knelt by his graveside day after day
Come closing time they would pull her away
To be with her sweetheart, she'd left everything
She went from Galway to Graceland to be with the king
In there thousands they came, from the whole human race
Just To pay their respects at his last resting place
But blindly she knelt there and she told him her dreams
And she thought that he answered her, well that's how it seemed
When they dragged her away it was handcuffs this time
She said my dear man are you out of your mind.
Don't you know that we're married? See, I'm wearing his ring.
Ive come From Galway to Graceland to be with the king.
Ive come From Galway to Graceland to be with the king
Galway To Graceland
The High Kings deliver a spirited journey from the Emerald Isle to the American South on this track from their 2008 debut album. Blending traditional Irish folk melodies with upbeat, driving rhythms, the song captures the energy of a cross-Atlantic trek through music. The band's signature style, characterized by energetic fiddle work and lively instrumentation, shines through this recording, which stands as a testament to their ability to fuse heritage with contemporary pop sensibilities. Released alongside other tracks like 'The Rocky Road To Dublin' and 'The Little Beggerman', 'Galway To Graceland' exemplifies the group's commitment to crafting catchy, danceable tunes that honor their roots while appealing to a modern audience. It remains a defining piece of their early discography, showcasing their unique approach to Irish folk revival.