Busy Bodies Elvis Costello
"Busy Bodies" by Elvis Costello, released in 1978, is a #Rock song that explores themes of societal observation and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics reflect on the scrutiny and gossip that permeate daily life, highlighting the tension between personal desires and external judgments. Musically, it features Costello's signature blend of punk energy and melodic hooks, characterized by sharp guitar riffs and dynamic rhythms. The song has resonated culturally as a commentary on the invasive nature of social interactions, showcasing Costello's witty and incisive lyrical style.
[Verse 1]
So you think that you have seen her
When you're lying in between her
And you tell me that you don't care
Busy bodies getting nowhere
Everybody's getting meaner
Busy bodies caught in the concertina
[Pre-Chorus 1]
You check her outline, break her regulations
You watch her legs through several service stations
[Chorus]
Busy bodies
Very busy
Getting nowhere
Nowhere
Nowhere
Nowhere
[Verse 2]
Now you're ready for the merger
With the company you're part of
And you do the dirty business
With your latest sleeping partner
You're becoming automatic
Busy bodies out playing with the traffic
So you think that you have seen her
When you're lying in between her
And you tell me that you don't care
Busy bodies getting nowhere
Everybody's getting meaner
Busy bodies caught in the concertina
[Pre-Chorus 1]
You check her outline, break her regulations
You watch her legs through several service stations
[Chorus]
Busy bodies
Very busy
Getting nowhere
Nowhere
Nowhere
Nowhere
[Verse 2]
Now you're ready for the merger
With the company you're part of
And you do the dirty business
With your latest sleeping partner
You're becoming automatic
Busy bodies out playing with the traffic
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