(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea [live, El Mocambo 1978] Elvis Costello

"(I Don’t Want to Go to) Chelsea" by Elvis Costello, released in 1978, is a #Rock song that blends punk energy with sharp lyrical wit. The lyrics express a sense of disillusionment and reluctance to conform to societal expectations, particularly regarding romantic pursuits. The song features a catchy melody and Costello's signature vocal style, enhanced by lively instrumentation. Its cultural impact lies in its portrayal of urban alienation and the complexities of desire, resonating with the punk ethos of the time.

This song is called "I Don't Want to Go to Chelsea"

[Verse 1]
Photographs of fancy tricks
To get your kicks at sixty-six
He thinks of all the lips that he licks
And all the girls that he's going to fix

[Pre-Chorus]
She gave a little flirt, gave herself a little cuddle
But there's no place here for the miniskirt waddle
Capital punishment, she's last year's model
They call her Natasha when she looks like Elsie
I don't want to go to Chelsea

[Chorus]
Oh no, it does not move me
Even though I've seen the moviе
I don't want to check your pulse
I don't want nobody elsе
I don't want to go to Chelsea

[Verse 2]
Everybody's got new orders
Be a nice girl and kiss the warders
Now the teacher is away
All the kids begin to play

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