Elvis Costello Fan Forum

wage his war
whet his whistle
wake his wish
wield his will
weave his wickedness
win his worship


More hussy poetry please! I'm a very poor excuse for a hussy but I'll contribute.

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Glad you are being spoiled today and through the weekend! Have a wonderful day and rejoice in the gift of a new year.

Jackson Monk-I hope you are alright. So sorry about the telephone pole. Sans head injury I have a long standing affection for ABBA. Two ABBA memories within the last week: Singing 'Knowing Me, Knowing You' to a man as we gazed at the moonlit sea. He turned and looked deeply into my eyes and said, &q...

I guess this thread is wearing thin. Sorry for being so adamant about it. I enjoyed it throughly, it was a nice distraction. Take it where you must.

Otis Westinghouse- 'Rocking Horse Road' is so very powerful and I understand why it is a favorite. The suspension of the past and innocence represented in the movement of a the horse that is stationary. The compromise life can become as ideals are tossed aside and those broken promises half kept in ...

I think he may be referring to the man who gave him his surname-Dylan Thomas.

Not every song is marked by the year Bob Dylan wrote it but some are, to me but maybe I've gotten older and the songs have remained young. As for production, 'Punch the Clock' and 'Goodbye Cruel World' are dated in production but not in the lyrics. Some of the songs on Elvis' first album could have ...

Well my dear Solackluster I wasn't addressing you but please do explain it all or tell us how it has a good beat and you can dance to it.

Hey guys do I have to analyze 'Clown Strike'?

You can't date Elvis (he's engaged) and his word play at times is staggering in it's genius. Bob Dylan is great and earnest but a lot of it is dated (and you wouldn't want to date Mr. Dylan). He is a pioneer and a testament to his time.

'Alison' is so mature for such a young songwriter. A song filled with haunting sentiment it speaks of regret, loss and a shedding of self delusion and idealization. It's needless to say a classic but it is a worthy one.

Clown Strike

Gilli-That is great. You have ample reason to be proud. Sorry it's mating season on the board.

Though the line, "Don't you know I'm an animal?" would better serve the Annex it's a great lyric from a marvelous song. "Hand in Hand" symbolizes the innocence of romance and the song tells of the inevitable sexual element of such emotions. Another analysis of the awkwardness of ...

This thread has gone horribly, horribly wrong! My your dance card is full Bobster. Solackluster and Pip-you both are very astute. I love both Mr. Misery and Norman Brain dearly. On the board (though neither posts enough) and off in private email and dare I say a rendezvous or two with one of the gen...

In your dreams and even then. . .

Gillibeanz- Is it my hair or the pearls? Thank you she is the sane one in the insane universe.

Bobster-'Umbrellas of Cherbourg' is one of my all time favorites! I'd kiss you for that but you've made me a man.

Rope-If I'm still Dorothy, thank you. If not can I keep my pair of the ruby slippers?

Laughingcrow- Hedwig! Glorious! Hoot to you.

Spookygirlfriend-It's impressive I'm impressed. The children are great. What fun! Misha-I'm glad you liked the picture too fun. Too bad about your fish, that would have been a great picture. I'm glad to see everyone on the thread I just wish gun play wasn't involved. Have fun beloved board members i...

I'll try.

It's an expression of disgust of facades and postures. He wants reality and yet has been trapped by the allure of artificially created perfection.

Watch Your Step

A Rope Leash- After that series of terrifying images I will not be able to sleep tonight. Spooky Girlfriend-That's it! I feel completely inadequate! Your sewing is exquisite. What a great Romeo and Juliet you both make. I've lost both my Lady Macbeth costume and my Romeo so I'm reduced to Juliet wit...

all of 'Deep Dead Blue'
Gloomy Sunday
Couldn't Call it Unexpected
Psycho
My Dark Life
I Want You

Jackson Doofster-I actually have to carve a pumpkin today. But would you dare to handle the pumpkins of the immortal bard? Few have been choosen but many have called. VG-Elvis is more frightening, don't you think? Mr. Misery-No need to tell me I know exactly how much you resemble the beloved enterta...

Pip-Shakespeare?!? Sigh! That is the summit of literary perfection. Thank you.

Playthingorpet-I used to watch Eastenders before you were allowed probably. Is Lin Slater terribly wonderful? Or is ignorance bliss?

Oh Solackluster! She's a woman either adored or despised, you got that very right. I'm flattered. Miss BA-Erato. I'll shall wear a wreath of roses in your honor. Oilyslick-Oh too capable lips and a disastrous love life?!? You know me too well. Mood Swung-You are also a clever poetess who uses refere...

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