About the Song
A Big Hunk o’ Heartbreak: Elvis and the Power of Love’s Hunger
Close your eyes, folks, and rewind the clock back to 1959. Picture a young man, a king of blue suede shoes and hip-swiveling swagger, belting out a tune that’s as playful as it is passionate. That, my friends, is the magic of Elvis Presley and his “A Big Hunk o’ Love.”
This ain’t your momma’s love song, though. Forget the violins and candlelit dinners. “A Big Hunk o’ Love” is a rockin’ rollin’ anthem for the lovesick and the lonesome. It’s a playful plea from a fella who’s down on his luck, starving for affection, and begging for a taste of that sweet, sweet love.
Remember those days, when a smile could make your knees weak and a touch could send shivers down your spine? Elvis captures that feeling perfectly. He’s not asking for diamonds or roses, mind you. Just a “big-a big-a big-a hunk o’ love” will do. He’s a simple man with a simple need, and that’s what makes the song so relatable, so darn irresistible.
The lyrics are pure Elvis gold. He calls his sweetheart a “natural-born beehive,” buzzing with honeyed sweetness. He’s got a wishbone in his pocket and a rabbit foot around his wrist, hoping for a lucky break in the love department. But all he really needs is a kiss, a hug, a little bit of attention to fuel his fire.
The music itself is a masterpiece of rock and roll. It’s got a driving beat that makes your feet tap and a catchy melody that sticks in your head like chewing gum. The Jordanaires, Elvis’s trusty backing singers, add their sweet harmonies, like a chorus of friends cheering him on in his quest for love.
But “A Big Hunk o’ Love” is more than just a catchy tune. It’s a reminder that love can be a powerful force, a hunger that can’t be ignored. It can make you beg, plead, and even act a little goofy, just to get a taste of that sweet connection.
So, crank up the volume, let Elvis’s voice fill the room, and remember that feeling. Remember the butterflies in your stomach, the longing in your heart, the desperate hope for a little bit of love. Because whether you’re young or old, rich or poor, we all know that feeling. And Elvis Presley, with his “Big Hunk o’ Love,” reminds us that it’s okay to sing it out, to dance it out, to let the world know that we’re hungry for love. And who knows, maybe that sweet melody will just attract the right kind of love to fill your heart.
Now, go ahead, hit play and let the King show you how to sing the blues for love. Just remember, don’t be a stingy little mama – share that love around, and let “A Big Hunk o’ Love” remind you of the magic that happens when hearts connect.
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Lyrics
Hey baby, I ain’t asking much of you
No no no no no no no no baby
I ain’t asking much of you
Just a big-a big-a big-a hunk of love will do
Don’t be a stingy little mama
You’re ’bout to starve me half to death
Now you can spare a kiss or two and
Still have plenty left, no no no
Baby, I ain’t asking much of you
Just a big-a big-a big-a hunk of love will do
(Will do) That’s right
You’re just a natural born beehive
Filled with honey to the top
But I ain’t greedy, baby
All I want is all you got, no no no
Baby, I ain’t asking much of you
Just a big-a big-a big-a hunk of love will do
(Will do) That’s right
I got a wishbone in my pocket
I got a rabbit foot around my wrist
You know I’d have all of the things
My lucky charms could bring
If you give me just a one sweet kiss
Oh no no no no no no no no
Baby, I ain’t asking much of you
Just a big a hunk o’ hunk o’ hunk o’ love will do, that’s right
Just a big a big a big a hunk o’ love will do, that’s right
Just a big a big a big a hunk o’ love will do, that’s right
Just a big a big a big a hunk o’ love will do
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