Elvis Costello Fan Forum

In the liner notes he says it's a continuing theme from 'God's Comic' and 'Damnation's Cellar'. The imagery is of jaded, decadent, indulgent people who are over taken by boredom and banality of sin. "You may know it by another name . ." Saturday night?

My Dark Life

The discovery of love that changes you, the hatred of distance and all consuming longing are so great in this song. A love that makes him glad to unhappy, so to speak and disdainful of things when they are apart. The intensity of passion when the are together and the need to never be separated again...

Bambooneedle-That's exactly what the movie is about. Elvis wrote it for the movie but it wasn't used. I was sticking too much to the plot of the movie and not the theme. You Belong To Me (well you don't Bambooneedle but it's the next song) Sorry El Rey--we posted at the same time. The Other Side of ...

Hello and welcome.

'Crimes of Paris'- ". . you're everywhere girl and your everywhere last."

'Spooky Girlfriend'-"I want a girl who simpers in French."

Bambooneedle-I'm certain you are correct about St. Thomas. I would have talked about 'The Button War' movie and how life shrinks as you are divided by class and pettiness but I wouldn't claim to be smarter than you. Secondary Modern is such a beautifully muted song about the awkwardness new sexual d...

Verbal Gymnastics- Cheers and front row tickets, you must wonderful! I'm sure you deserve the hypothetical front row tickets. What did you do? Jackson Doofster-I've been thwarted in your imaginary ticket offer. Yet you are generous enough to offer me a spare room. Thank you, I'll be sure to bring my...

Mr. Misery-Drat! I kind of knew that, I was focusing on the 'not married in your heart' and not the disclaimer afterwords. I think I let my personal feelings creep in, forgive me. I thought it would make a better vision of the theme instead of say, "A Backstreet Affair". Now to 'The World ...

A rarity in that it sings the praises and speaks of the joy of adultery with a beautiful woman. I'm guessing though that the greatest thing is the stirring of something like love but with a great dose of infatuation.

For Other Eyes

This one was sweet when he was with his wife. A person prone to be a cynic and to be downcast drawing his joy from another. The song is a someone with a bleak outlook asking to be kept in check and having the vision to look beyond the ugly world.

Lost in the Stars

This one is so heartbreaking. The emotionally available narrator pleads with the subject in simple words that you know he used before and will no doubt use again. He sings them with the certainty that he will never love another and his life hangs on her every action. Unquestioning and generous love ...

Spooky Girlfriend-I see what you mean about the weirdness factor. It's just you three ladies have a classic, polished style and take really beautiful pictures. I'm very campy. Plus you know where I live. . sort of. Bluechair-That may be the only way it gets done! Actually another benevolent board me...

Playthingorpet-I thought your thread is a brilliant idea, as you can tell. I'll do the photo log but I can be rather bizarre, so be kind.

Mr. Westinghouse-Teresa

The Kojak Variety is filled with such great songs. 'Remove This Doubt' is so soulful. The common and heartbreaking dilemma of fearing the person you are in love with is falling out of love with you. The plea to be loved and reassured is so earnest and humbling. Did they remove the doubt for you Spoo...

Ahhhh. . . Jackson Doofster! Thank you Copenhagen Fan, I'd post another artsy one of me but I'm wearing tiger ears and I have my pride. Or is that for lions only? Insomnia is a killing thing. spooky girlfriend-You are always so gracious, thank you for the invitation. Gillbeanz-As always so much fun!...

'North' is sort of an answered prayer for all of the fans who fell in love with his performance on this beautiful love song. It also proves one doesn't need to get involved with a jazz princess in need of a camisole to sing a standard with feeling. A beautiful interpretation.

I Threw It All Away

Yes, I've heard some of the original Broadway recording. Barbara Cook strikes again! "He brought me ice cream. . ." I missed the 80's version on PBS.

Psycho is sung so understated and nonchalant. He sings is with steely calm and cleverly turns each lyric that increasingly reveals the insanity to the gruesome end. Humorous and grim a classic cover.

Get Yourself Another Fool

Ah my fellow IFC fiend! Thank you for the welcome. I've been lamenting my misspent youth, drinking coffee and of course taking artsy pictures. And you? <img src="http://prod.bsis.bellsouth.net/coDataImages/p/Groups/127/127262/folders/106502/726324IMG0109.jpg" width="470" height=&...

This is such a great, great song. A tribute to the art of making someone jealous. A look, a touch, that creates suspicion and denial. The guessing games and cruelty that some relationships are filled with, all sung with anger and frustration.

The Long Division

I loved 'Frida' some of it's a bit muddled as far as some the facts go but nothing too serious. Like Bluechair, I can't stand to watch predictably beautiful women. Bobster-'You've Got Mail' would put you in a sugar coma but if you liked 'In the Good Old Summertime' you can take it. Niether has the a...

I'm surprised no 'Big Lebowski' fans jumped on this one. I've heard it once, live surrounded by drunken people with no whimsy a very displeasing effect. A good cure for anyone who misses the loud Elvis.

What's Her Name Today?

. . and he's glistening. I remember reading on one of the boards, it was about getting a girl in the family way. It also has the broader view of being self destructive or the cause for your own decline and fall in a relationship. Exquisite piano work by the amazing Steve Nieve, it's beautifully exec...

A good natured, yet critical study in the complexities of attraction and love. The desire to above it and the denial to be vulnerable.

Ah Sean Paul only rivaled by a mind like Chingy. Do I have the honor of being the first to mention Chingy on the board?

Lover's Walk

You want to fight? Okay I'll indulge you before my Sunday nap. 'Tis not anger Mr. Leash but disappointment in wanting better, wiser realizations. They could, as a novelty, make sense too. He contradicts himself, which is fine in the space of a day perhaps but not an interview. I guess it's the folly...

Sulkygirl-Yes, but we are all afraid of Chuck Berry.

whtesde-It does read better that way! It almost makes sense. . .