Beyond Elvis, the song has been reinvented across almost every genre.
: Often debated between 3/4 and 6/8 time; its gentle triplet feel is a hallmark of early 60s ballads.
: A pop version featured prominently in Disney’s Lilo & Stitch (2002).
: The bridge ("Like a river flows, surely to the sea") suggests that some loves are destined and unstoppable.