Black Sails in the Sunset Elvis Costello
"Black Sails in the Sunset" by Elvis Costello, released in 1996, blends #Rock with elements of folk. The lyrics explore themes of loss, longing, and the passage of time, using vivid imagery of ships and sails as metaphors for life's journeys. The haunting melody and intricate arrangements enhance its emotional depth, reflecting on personal and historical struggles. The song's introspective nature has resonated with listeners, contributing to Costello's legacy as a poignant lyricist.
[Verse 1]
Vain boys are going to have to swallow their pride this time
So let the punishment fit the crime
It's under the table
Under your skin
Into the cable
Is this the death of the glory you're in?
[Chorus]
Black sails in the sunset
White noise going yakety-yak
All the money in the world will never bring your body back
Is it some mysterious dance nobody can do?
Thought I knew all the steps quite clearly
I don't have a clue
Oooh
[Verse 2]
You're Cinderella with a ball and chain
And the shoe seems to fit you
You tell the truth sometimes but
You wouldn't know it if it hit you
Is this some new trick
Wired up in your head?
Do you make me sick
Or was I just force fed?
Vain boys are going to have to swallow their pride this time
So let the punishment fit the crime
It's under the table
Under your skin
Into the cable
Is this the death of the glory you're in?
[Chorus]
Black sails in the sunset
White noise going yakety-yak
All the money in the world will never bring your body back
Is it some mysterious dance nobody can do?
Thought I knew all the steps quite clearly
I don't have a clue
Oooh
[Verse 2]
You're Cinderella with a ball and chain
And the shoe seems to fit you
You tell the truth sometimes but
You wouldn't know it if it hit you
Is this some new trick
Wired up in your head?
Do you make me sick
Or was I just force fed?
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