Moods For Moderns
Elvis Costello · Elvis Costello Limited Edition Collector's Box Set - Amazon.Com E [2007]
I get hit looking for a miss
I never thought that it would come to this
Moods for moderns (x4)
Though we may never be the same again
I am so proud that you've been taken in vain
What if none of your dreams come true?
I can never run from you
There's never been a how d'you do
There's never been an ending
Soon you'll belong to someone else
And I will be your stranger just pretending
Moods for moderns
Memory lingers
I let you into
Foreign fingers
Moods for moderns (x4)
I never thought that would see the day
I never thought that I would give you away
(Chorus)
Moods for moderns
Let them break us
Strong and sudden
Foreign fingers
Moods For Moderns
Released on Elvis Costello's 2007 collector's box set, 'Moods For Moderns' stands as a quintessential example of his late-career pop sensibility. The track exemplifies Costello's signature blend of sharp lyricism and melodic sophistication, characteristic of his work during the 1990s and early 2000s. While often associated with the 'Tupelo' era, this recording reflects a continued mastery of the mid-tempo pop-rock format that defined his discography. The song's structure and production highlight his ability to craft intricate arrangements that balance emotional depth with rhythmic drive, reinforcing his status as a pivotal figure in modern British pop music.