Elvis Costello returns to the top of the Modern Rock Tracks chart with biting social commentary tucked into a Beach Boys-esque package. Also, a quick shout out to Paula Abdul and grade school dances.
"In general, I’m more of a music guy than a lyrics guy, so when I hear “The Other Side Of Summer,” I get completely lost in the music and tend to tone out the lyrics, which might be for the best." Same Matt, I love the tune. The lyrics are dark compared to the music which makes me feel good - like a Beach Boys song.
I spent most of those dances by the wall, staring at my shoes.
Fun (and obviously 100% true) fact: Almost all of "Forever Your Girl" was written about me.
That's awesome! 😂😂
"In general, I’m more of a music guy than a lyrics guy, so when I hear “The Other Side Of Summer,” I get completely lost in the music and tend to tone out the lyrics, which might be for the best." Same Matt, I love the tune. The lyrics are dark compared to the music which makes me feel good - like a Beach Boys song.