Written by Sid Tepper and Roy C. Bennett, “Puppet on a String” is a song Elvis Presley recorded for the 1965 MGM film Girl Happy. Although the song did not top the charts, it has since become a fan favorite, thanks to Presley’s powerful vocals and the song’s catchy melody.
The song’s lyrics tell the story of a man who is being controlled by his lover. The man sings that he is “helpless” and “can’t do a thing” without his lover’s permission. He compares himself to a “puppet on a string,” who is being manipulated by his lover.
The song’s lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways. Some people believe that the song is about the dangers of love and how it can make people blind to their partner’s flaws. Others believe that the song is about the power of manipulation and control.
Regardless of how you interpret the song’s lyrics, there is no doubt that “Puppet on a String” is a powerful and moving song. Presley’s vocals are full of emotion, and the song’s melody is both catchy and haunting.
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