About The Song
Seeing Elvis Presley perform will always be a memorable experience for any music fan. However, witnessing him sing “Wooden Heart” in one of his award-winning films, “G.I. Blues,” will undoubtedly make anyone’s heart beat faster than before.
Norman Taurog directed the comedy film, which was released in 1960. The film claimed the title of “iconic” after placing second in the Laurel Award category for Top Musical of 1960.
And in the said movie, he was seen performing one of his hit songs, “Wooden Heart.” He was seen singing the song’s lyrics while dancing with a wooden puppet in what seems to be a children’s mini-party. Besides that, he appears to be serenading the lady he adores in the movie, played by the ever-beautiful Juliet Prowse.
He sang the song in front of the children with vigor and charm, which a king like Elvis Presley would do. The song is based on the German folk song “Muss I den.” Since Elvis Presley’s character in the movie is stationed in West Germany and aspires to build a nightclub after he gets out of the army, this might be a significant source of the song’s inspiration.
His performance in the film became legendary to many as he quickly mesmerized each listener and viewer with his magnificent voice and charming aura. He possesses an artistry that no other musician matches.
That’s why, if you want to complete your day, you should watch the full movie and Elvis Presley’s performance of the song “Wooden Heart” for yourself. But you can also watch the video below if you don’t have time.
Video
Lyric
Can’t you see
I love you
Please don’t break my heart in two
That’s not hard to do
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart
And if you say goodbye
Then I know that I would cry
Maybe I would die
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart
There’s no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Treat me nice
Treat me good
Treat me like you really should
‘Cause I’m not made of wood
And I don’t have a wooden heartMuß i’ denn, muß i’ denn
Zum Städtele hinaus,
Städtele hinaus
Und du mein Schatz bleibst hierMuß i’ denn, muß i’ denn
Zum Städtele hinaus,
Städtele hinaus
Und du mein Schatz bleibst hierThere’s no strings upon this love of mine
It was always you from the start
Sei mir gut
Sei mir gut
Sei mir wie du wirklich sollst
Wie du wirklich sollst
‘Cause I don’t have a wooden heart