Context

This line is from the song "Suspicious Minds" by Elvis Presley, though originally written and recorded by Mark James (1969).

Ever loved someone, but didn't trust them at all? That's basically the gist of "Suspicious Minds." The song is all about two people who can't seem to shake the feeling that one of them is hiding something. Awww. How sweet.

The singer's love interest is totally suspicious of him (and maybe for good reason), but he knows he can't walk away from her. He just loves her too much. But he also knows they can't go on this way, with all this jealously and mistrust floating in the air. It's like a trap. A love trap.

Oh, and fun fact: "Suspicious Minds" was actually the last #1 hit Elvis had before his death in 1977.

Where you've heard it

It's human nature to question things, so you might hear this song anytime there's a little bit of cynicism or suspicion in the air.

Fine Young Cannibals did a cover of this song. The name of their band seems suspicious to us.

Pretentious Factor

If you were to drop this quote at a dinner party, would you get an in-unison "awww" or would everyone roll their eyes and never invite you back? Here it is, on a scale of 1-10.

Oh, no! We hope no one ever has to tell you this at a casual get-together, but if they do we're gonna go ahead and say it's not pretentious. Just do what you need to do to fix that relationship because Elvis is right…you can't go on with suspicious minds!