Blue Chair

Elvis Costello · Elvis Costello Limited Edition Collector's Box Set - Amazon.Com E [2007]

Now it's just you and me, my blue friend

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.