New Lace Sleeves Lyrics

Lyric discussion by betch252 

Cover art for New Lace Sleeves lyrics by Elvis Costello

Does he want to be a socialite sister or does he want to be a problem for the socialite sisters?

Amazing how he can string a few words together and create a full character in someone’s mind. I am often truly astounded and sometimes even feel breathless when I hear these songs.

The layers that you can pick through are the equal of great novels. There is so much going on.

I wonder if EC ever reads these comments with a rye chuckle at our fumbling guesses as to what is going on in his mind.

Elvis, if you’re reading this, thank you for the music. It’s been a constant companion for me since I was a teenager and has given me so much.

I would have made it through without your tunes but it wouldn’t have been as interesting.