Blue Chair
Elvis Costello · Elvis Costello Limited Edition Collector's Box Set - Amazon.Com E [2007]
And you say that it's you that she's thinking of
And our affair must end
But if it's you that she's thinking of
I think my broken heart might mend
Now it's my turn to talk and your turn to think
Your turn to buy and my turn to drink
Your turn to cry and my turn to sink down in the Blue Chair
Down in the Blue Chair
Now I've made up my mind I've made my mistake
And I know that she cries for you
When she's barely awake
Well she's going to bend your mind
Well I hope it don't break
Now it's my turn to talk and your turn to think
Your turn to buy and my turn to drink
Your turn to cry and my turn to sink down in the Blue Chair
Down in the Blue Chair
Down in the Blue Chair
We can watch our troubles rise
Like smoke into the air
And drift up to the ceiling
Down in the Blue Chair
You can feel just like a boy or a man
And next minute you can find yourself kneeling
Down in the Blue Chair
They're boasting of loving the daylights right out of her in the small hours
Down in the Blue Chair
You say that your love lasts forever when you know the night is just hours
And still I want her right now
Not any minute, hour or day
And wherever she is tonight
I want her anyway
I suppose she never said to you,
You were just in the way
Now it's my turn to talk and your turn to think
Your turn to buy and my turn to drink
Your turn to cry and my turn to sink down in the Blue Chair
Down in the Blue Chair
Down in the Blue Chair
Down in the blue
Blue becomes you
Down in the Blue Chair
Blue Chair
Blue Chair stands as a notable song in Elvis Costello's expansive discography, showcasing the sharp wit and melodic craftsmanship that define his career. Recorded during a prolific period, the track reflects Costello's ability to blend new wave energy with traditional songwriting structures. As part of a collection that highlights his diverse output, the song demonstrates his signature lyrical precision and dynamic vocal delivery. While often overshadowed by his more famous singles, Blue Chair remains a testament to his consistent quality across decades of recording. The work captures the essence of his musical evolution, offering listeners a glimpse into the nuanced arrangements and emotional depth that have secured his reputation as a vital figure in modern rock and pop music.

