Lyric discussion by HazMatador 

Cover art for 45 lyrics by Elvis Costello

Costello wrote this on his 45th birthday. It is a look back on his life. Also, Costello liked the lyrical quality of the number 45. The year 1945 was significant in English history, and he had fond memories of 45 RPM albums.

@HazMatador Add the Colt .45 pistol for the 'I heard something peculiar said . . .' verse, and that's it