Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
Elvis Costello · Elvis Costello Limited Edition Collector's Box Set - Amazon.Com E [2007]
How come you treat me like a worn out shoe?
My hair is still curly and my eyes are still blue
Why don't you love me like you used to do?
Ain't had no lovin' like a-huggin' and a-kissin' in a long, long while
We don't get nearer, further, closer than a country mile
Why don't you be the sort you used to be?
How come you find so many faults with me?
I'm the same old trouble that you've always been through
Why don't you love me like you used to do?
Ain't had no lovin' like a-huggin' and a-kissin' in a long, long while
We don't get nearer, further, closer than a country mile
Why don't you spark me like you used to do?
Say sweet nothings like you used to coo
Somebody's changed, so let me give you a clue
Why don't you love me like you used to do?
Why Don't You Love Me (Like You Used To Do)?
Released on Elvis Costello's 2007 collector's box set, this track exemplifies the singer-songwriter's enduring ability to blend sharp lyricism with melodic sophistication. The recording features Costello's signature baritone voice, delivering a poignant narrative about fading intimacy and the complexities of past relationships. Situated within his broader discography, the song reflects his continued exploration of social commentary and personal emotion, characteristic of his work spanning from punk rock origins to polished pop-rock arrangements. The composition serves as a testament to his skill in crafting memorable hooks that resonate with themes of regret and longing, maintaining his status as a pivotal figure in modern British rock music.