(The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes Lyrics

Lyric discussion by DrewKatsikas 

Cover art for (The Angels Wanna Wear My) Red Shoes lyrics by Elvis Costello

I think this is Costello's nod to his cynicism. He used to be disgusted by the world, but now he tries to make fun of it, to stay sane. Now all the angels, idealistic people, find that their idealistic wings failed them. They want his red shoes, his cynicism and realistic outlook.