Life

Elvis Presley · I Believe: The Gospel Masters [2009]

Somewhere out in empty space,

long before the human race,

Something stirred,

A vast and timeless source began,

Intelligence was born and then,

there was the world,

Powers filled the universe,

matter formed and broke the curse,

Of nothingness,

Love became an ageless soul,

nature reached her highest goal,

And breathed the breath of life,

Everlasting life.



Well creatures come from out of sight,

Daylight came from in the night,

and all was good,

Life became a masterplan,

Love produced the perfect man,

that understood,

The image of the makers word,

worshipped him with all he had,

But then one day,

From in the depths an evil seed,

grew and manufactured greed,

That changed the way of life,

Everlasting life,



Oh the loving power looked and saw,

Inside the heart of man a flaw,

began to grow,

Well, the fires of hell began to burn,

and so he sent his chosen son,

To let us know,

That love had surely made us all,

and hate would surely make us fall,

So from the cross,

Well he showed the world that dreadful day,

That love could be the only way,

or all is lost of life,

Everlasting life,

For life is love,

And love is life.

Life - Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley's 'Life' stands as a poignant testament to his gospel roots, originally recorded for the album 'I Believe: The Gospel Masters.' Released in 1956, the track exemplifies the raw emotional depth characteristic of Presley's early religious recordings. The song reflects a universal theme of mortality and spiritual reflection, delivered with the distinctive vocal power that defined his career. While often associated with secular hits, this gospel composition highlights the breadth of Presley's musical catalog, showcasing his ability to convey profound sentiment through traditional church music. The recording remains a significant piece of his discography, illustrating the artist's commitment to diverse genres beyond rock and roll.