About The Song
“Edge of Reality” is a song recorded by Elvis Presley for the soundtrack of his 1968 film “Live a Little, Love a Little.” It was written by Bernie Baum, Florence Kaye, and Bill Giant, and released as the B-side to the single “If I Can Dream.”
The song explores themes of love, loss, and disillusionment. The lyrics describe the protagonist walking a “thin line” between reality and illusion, haunted by “dark shadows” and disillusioned by “life’s dream.” He hears “strange voices” and sees “fading faces,” suggesting a descent into madness.
“Edge of Reality” is a lesser-known song in Presley’s catalog, but it has been praised for its introspective lyrics and powerful vocals. It was recently remixed by Tame Impala, bringing it to a new generation of listeners.
Lyrics
I walk along a thin line darling
Dark shadows follow me
Here's where life's dream lies disillusioned
The edge of reality
Oh I can hear strange voices echo
Laughing with mockery
The border line of doom I'm facing
The edge of reality
On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me
The girl with the nameless face
On the edge of reality where she overpowers me
With fears that I can't explain
She drove me to the point of madness
The brink of misery
If she's not real then I'm condemned to
The edge of reality
On the edge of reality she sits there tormenting me
The girl with the nameless face
On the edge of reality where she overpowers me
With fears that I can't explain
She drove me to the point of madness
The brink of misery
If she's not real then I'm condemned to
The edge of reality
Reality, reality, reality, reality,
Reality, reality, reality, reality
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