Alannah Myles - Black Velvet Lyrics Meaning

I sing and this is one of my favorite songs to sing. I was nicknamed, "Black Velvet". One day I was asked about the song lyrics. I believe that this song is about Elvis Presley and his rise to fame; and subsequently, his death.

"Up in Memphis, the musics like a heat wave" is referencing Elvis' birthplace and where he started singing.

"In a flash he was gone, it happened so soon.. what could you do" refers to Elvis' overdose and sudden death.

I could be wrong, but I've sang this song so many times that it's all I think about when I'm singing it.