I never gave much thought to the meaning of the lyrics because the tune/beat is so great and the words sound so cool - I'm inclined to think it's about an underage Lolita. It's pretty fun to watch older videos of this on youtube - some have a pretty credible dub/reggae feel - and I think that's RAD :)
I never gave much thought to the meaning of the lyrics because the tune/beat is so great and the words sound so cool - I'm inclined to think it's about an underage Lolita. It's pretty fun to watch older videos of this on youtube - some have a pretty credible dub/reggae feel - and I think that's RAD :)
The movie imagery is very cool and has me wondering what if any movie or show is the inspiration for this scene?
The movie imagery is very cool and has me wondering what if any movie or show is the inspiration for this scene?
Also how can you beat "she's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" - you can't!
Also how can you beat "she's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" - you can't!
The little finger reference is definitely about sex and not a gun except figuratively. Just watch any of the 1977 and 1979 live videos and I think that will become obvious.
The little finger reference is definitely about sex and not a gun except figuratively. Just watch any of the 1977 and 1979 live videos and I think that will become obvious.
I feel it took a miracle to get you to stay...
Obviously, begging and pleading for a woman to stay with him...
...but it only took my little finger to blow you a way.
He later gave her a handjob and she had a fantastic orgasm.
He's an emotional wreck but very skilled lover. This sort of stark personality contrast is quintessential Elvis Costello.
I think this is more or less right on :)
I think this is more or less right on :)
I never gave much thought to the meaning of the lyrics because the tune/beat is so great and the words sound so cool - I'm inclined to think it's about an underage Lolita. It's pretty fun to watch older videos of this on youtube - some have a pretty credible dub/reggae feel - and I think that's RAD :)
I never gave much thought to the meaning of the lyrics because the tune/beat is so great and the words sound so cool - I'm inclined to think it's about an underage Lolita. It's pretty fun to watch older videos of this on youtube - some have a pretty credible dub/reggae feel - and I think that's RAD :)
The movie imagery is very cool and has me wondering what if any movie or show is the inspiration for this scene?
The movie imagery is very cool and has me wondering what if any movie or show is the inspiration for this scene?
Also how can you beat "she's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" - you can't!
Also how can you beat "she's filing her nails while they're dragging the lake" - you can't!
The little finger reference is definitely about sex and not a gun except figuratively. Just watch any of the 1977 and 1979 live videos and I think that will become obvious.
The little finger reference is definitely about sex and not a gun except figuratively. Just watch any of the 1977 and 1979 live videos and I think that will become obvious.