Format Digital download Genre Country ยท Rockabilly Label RCA Nashville | Recorded 2013-2014 Length 3:26 | |
Writer(s) Nicolle Galyon, Natalie Hemby, Jimmy Robbins | ||
"Priscilla" is the fifth track on Miranda Lambert's Platinum. The song is about a woman who lives in her husband's spotlight and where Lambert compares herself to Priscilla Presley. It includes the lyrics "He's always in high demand" and "It's a difficult thing being Queen to the King" which is a comparison to Elvis and Priscilla relationship and also a similar comparison to the relationship of Miranda and Blake. When interviewed by The Boot, Miranda said "[It] does it in a fun way, though," she explains. "It happens, and it's happening a lot, lot more to Blake and I than ever before, and I thought it was a really smart take on how it happens, and I definitely don't want people to think I'm comparing us to Priscilla and Elvis in any stretch of the imagination."
Critical reception
The song received many positive reviews; Entertainment Weekly said about Lambert "She's not Priscilla. She's Elvis." The song also received approval from Priscilla through Instagram saying ""@LisaPresley and I are listening to your song 'Priscilla.' Love it!" Presley shared on Instagram, along with a picture of her and her daughter, Lisa Marie Presley. "Best of luck with your new album," Presley added.