Lyric discussion by Atman 

Cover art for Clubland lyrics by Elvis Costello

An amazing song. Lyrically, it's scenes from a night club painted with EC's characteristic word play.

Musically, it's based on the looping chord progression in "Message in a Bottle" by the Police. Doesn't sound anything like the Police though. The flourishes and accents are evocative of Tango Jalousie.