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Elvis Costello — Living In Paradise
Album: This Year's Model
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Released: 1978
Length: 3:42
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I don't like those other guys looking at your curves
I don't like you walking 'round with physical jerks
Everything they say and do is getting on my nerves
Soon they will be lucky to be picking up the perks

'Cause when they pull the shutters down and throw up in the dark
They'll find that all the dogs outside bite much worse than they bark

Here we are living in paradise, living in luxury
Oh, the thrill is here but it won't last long
You better have your fun before it moves along
And you're already looking for another fool like me

I call you Betty Felon 'cause you are a pretty villain
And I think that I should tell them that you'd make a pretty killin'
'Cause meanwhile up in heaven they are waiting at the gate
Saying, "We always knew you'd make it, didn't think you'd come this late"

And now it's much too dangerous to stop what you've begun
When everyone in paradise carries a gun

Here we are living in paradise, living in luxury
Oh, the thrill is here but it won't last long
You better have your fun before it moves along
And you're already looking for another fool like me

Later in the evening when arrangements are made
I'll be at the keyhole outside your bedroom door
'Cause I'm the first to know whenever the plans are laid
That never go further than floor to floor

You think that I don't know the boy that you're touching
But I'll be at the video and I will be watching

Here we are living in paradise
Here we are living in paradise
Here we are living in paradise
Here we are living in paradise, living in luxury
Oh, the thrill is here but it won't last long
You better have your fun before it moves along
And you're already looking for another fool like me
And you're already looking for another fool like me
And you're already looking for another fool like me
And you're already looking for another fool like me
And you're already looking for another fool like me
And you're already looking for another fool like me
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RP's permanent love affair with Elvis Costello and Paul Simon is a bummer.
Posted 3 weeks ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Can't help myself but that all sounds somehow the same.  Maybe it's because I don't like his music.
Posted 2 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
Jeez!!! He’s so freaking versatile and unique! Saw him open for Paul Simon a few years back here in Detroit area….WOW!! What a night!! 
He’s iconic, talented, and an inspiring, prolific musician!
Posted 2 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

Fantastic song; brilliant playing and production; killer lyrics.  What more do you want? A herd of rainbow unicorns?


Can I have an appreciation of Elvis Costello AND a herd of rainbow Unicorns ?  Can I Please??
Posted 2 years ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
 Stefan_Lutz wrote:

Please allow me to understand what makes this worthy of a recording contract. Please?


Fantastic song; brilliant playing and production; killer lyrics.  What more do you want? A herd of rainbow unicorns?
Posted 2 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
have to say I've spent too much time inside during a beautiful day - but the music has saved me from leaving my 'need to do's and saying 'f--- it'. this is a reminder of why I listen while doing things that i'd rather not
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Stefan_Lutz wrote:

So poor, so awful, I’m using the skip for this one.




Thanks for letting us know. 
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe54    [ Reply ]
You do know hes married to Diana Krall, the Jazz singer/pianist.
Posted 2 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
I think it´s interesting that when this came out I was in another musical world (teen boy, rock radio) and didn´t give this a second listen. Now, more than 40 years later(!) I actually appreciate it´s nuances, both lyrical and musical.  Saw Elvis a few years ago in NY with the Roots - great show!  Funny how those edgy weird punks become elder statesmen... 
Posted 4 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
You know, it's hard to imagine, but there was a time when Elvis was punk, and edgy.
Posted 4 years ago by billybob123    [ Reply ]
So poor, so awful, I’m using the skip for this one.
Posted 5 years ago by Stefan_Lutz    [ Reply ]

'Cause meanwhile up in heaven they are waiting at the gate
Saying, "We always knew you'd make it, didn't think you'd come this late"
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 below72 wrote:
Now - Elvis is a country singer...
Go figure. Costello and Presley ended up in the same garden.{#Surprised}

 

Path of least resistance, least innovation. Old dogs limited to old tricks. I don't like country, you guessed? :)
Posted 5 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 Angry_Old_Man wrote:
Zzzzz.......

 
esty!
Posted 6 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Deep track from a great album!
Posted 6 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
N.O.P.E.
Posted 6 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Zzzzz.......
Posted 7 years ago by Angry_Old_Man    [ Reply ]
 Stefan_Lutz wrote:
Please allow me to understand what makes this worthy of a recording contract. Please?

 
No one is disallowing you from understanding, you are probably just refusing to do so.  Anyhow, your request is about forty years too late.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

Umm, pretty good lyrics?  

 
And a great catchy tune... 

 
Posted 7 years ago by twcarlin    [ Reply ]
 Stefan_Lutz wrote:
Please allow me to understand what makes this worthy of a recording contract. Please?

 
Umm, pretty good lyrics?  
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Living in Paradise? Does Elvis bump into Bill and Rebecca at the market or coffee shop?
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Please allow me to understand what makes this worthy of a recording contract. Please?
Posted 8 years ago by Stefan_Lutz    [ Reply ]
 pfreet wrote:
Great remeinder of what a tight band the Attractions were

 
{#Yes}

My brother pointed out that you can't really expect the current Elvis to write songs like this (he was 33-34, he's 62 now) but it'd be nice if he gave it the ol' college try once in a while. 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Now - Elvis is a country singer...
Go figure. Costello and Presley ended up in the same garden.{#Surprised}

Posted 8 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
 stalfnzo wrote:
Saw Elvis at Hollywood High back in the '70s. Drunk girl wearing a leopard skin body suit passed out at the front entrance. Great concert.

 
Mom?
Posted 8 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Is this about the radio station itself?
Posted 8 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
 stalfnzo wrote:
Saw Elvis at Hollywood High back in the '70s. Drunk girl wearing a leopard skin body suit passed out at the front entrance. Great concert.

 
You should write concert reviews. I really did laugh out loud when I read your comment. What a visual....
Posted 8 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Excellent! One of my all time favorite albums from this amazing artist.
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Saw Elvis at Hollywood High back in the '70s. Drunk girl wearing a leopard skin body suit passed out at the front entrance. Great concert.
Posted 8 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
Please make it stop!
Posted 8 years ago by Stefan_Lutz    [ Reply ]
Great remeinder of what a tight band the Attractions were
Posted 8 years ago by pfreet    [ Reply ]
There's No Action!
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 twcarlin wrote:
A great song from an absolutely astounding album. Costellos first 3 albums were New Wave Pop magic.
 
Well said...true that except this song.
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Love him but certainly not his best...
Posted 9 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 daveesh wrote:
this album is a masterpiece.

 

Absolutely !!
 
Posted 9 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
EC at his snarky best.
 
{#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
EC at his snarky best.
Posted 9 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
this album is a masterpiece.
Posted 9 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
I miss this Elvis so bad. 
Wearing his heart on his sleeve, and all his remarks are off the cuff. 
Posted 9 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
FIRST COMMENT IN 4 MONTHS?!?

Sorry, I couldn't resist.  Love that bass guitar! 
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
 upgal wrote:

I can tell you why, no noticible talent.  and he is played way too often.  even worse was CAKE.  so much good stuff is played tho. 

 
So upgal rates multiple songs by these four artists as a 1.  You can all get a handle on what she doesn't like:

Leonard Cohen, U2, the Clash and Elvis Costello.

Obviously I disagree massively on all 4. 
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
1ST COMMENT IN 4 YEARS?!?

Still a nice song.
Posted 10 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Costello's first few albums can more than compete with just about anything else out there.
Posted 14 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:

why does everything from this man irritate me? it's not the voice, it's just the whole thing, the entire catalog. i don't know why.

 
I can tell you why, no noticible talent.  and he is played way too often.  even worse was CAKE.  so much good stuff is played tho. 


Posted 14 years ago by upgal    [ Reply ]
A great song from an absolutely astounding album. Costellos first 3 albums were New Wave Pop magic.

Posted 14 years ago by twcarlin    [ Reply ]
 Chi_Guy wrote:
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}The ONLY Elvis that counts!
 

{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
For me, it's his voice - it sounds so forced.  No sir, I don't like it.
Posted 14 years ago by audiolizard    [ Reply ]
Not the original version, but tasty indeed.
Posted 14 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:

why does everything from this man irritate me? it's not the voice, it's just the whole thing, the entire catalog. i don't know why.

 
I thought I was the only one.  If I had a nemesis he would be it.

Posted 14 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]

why does everything from this man irritate me? it's not the voice, it's just the whole thing, the entire catalog. i don't know why.

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
This song has one of the best basslines ever...... It smokes!!
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 frednic wrote:
We better live it up here in paradise while we still can.
 
You've got that right! {#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Living in Paradise on Radio Paradise...a coincidence, I don't think so.{#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
We better live it up here in paradise while we still can.
Posted 15 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
One of my very favorite artists, but not one of my very favorite tracks of his. Still, EC's mediocrities surpass most artists' very best. And this track has some very tasty bass playing by the Attractions' Bruce Thomas (my all-time fave bass player)
Posted 15 years ago by alaken    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananajam}The ONLY Elvis that counts!
Posted 16 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
Really...I'm first. Well then

WTMECORP
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Posted 16 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]