Red Shoes
Elvis Costello
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Oh, I used to be disgusted Now I try to be amused But since their wings have got rusted You know the angels wanna wear my red shoes But when they told me 'bout their side of the bargain That's when I knew that I could not refuse And I won't get any older Now the angels wanna wear my red shoes I was watching while you're dancing away Our love got fractured in the echo and sway How come everybody wants to be your friend? You know that it still hurts me just to say it Oh, I know that she's disgusted (Oh, why is that?) 'Cause she's feeling so abused (Oh, that's too sad) She gets tired of the lust (Oh, I'm so sad) But it's so hard to refuse How can you say that I'm too old When the angels have stolen my red shoes? Oh, I said, "I'm so happy I could die" She said, "Drop dead" then left with another guy That's what you get if you go chasing after vengeance Ever since you got me punctured this has been my sentence Oh, I used to be disgusted And now I try to be amused Since their wings have got rusted You know the angels wanna wear my red shoes But when they told me 'bout their side of the bargain That's when I knew that I could not refuse And I won't get any older Now the angels wanna wear my red shoes And I won't get any older Now the angels wanna wear my red shoes Red shoes, the angels wanna wear my red shoes Red shoes, the angels wanna wear my red shoes Red shoes, the angels wanna wear my red shoes ...
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Written by: Elvis Costello
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Red Shoes" is a classic song by Elvis Costello, known for its fusion of New Wave and Punk genres.
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AlbumIt was originally released as part of Costello's debut studio album, "My Aim is True," in July 1977.
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Label"Red Shoes" was released under the Stiff Records label.
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InspirationThe song was allegedly inspired by Costello's disillusionment with the music industry—reflecting his early days as a struggling musician.
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ReceptionThe song, alongside the album, was positively received. The album "My Aim is True" is often regarded as one of the best debut albums of all time, with "Red Shoes" commonly noted as a standout track.
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RecordingElvis Costello recorded the album in a series of six four-hour studio sessions, implying that "Red Shoes" and the other tracks on the album were likely recorded in a relatively short amount of time.
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LegacyThe Elvis Costello song "Red Shoes" has left a lasting impression on the music industry. The song is regularly played on classic rock and alternative radio stations.
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Live PerformanceElvis Costello often incorporates "Red Shoes" into his live performances, a testament to its popularity and enduring appeal.
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Music VideoA black-and-white music video was made for the song "Red Shoes." It features Costello busking while wearing the titular red shoes, attracting a crowd as he plays.
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SongwritingThe poignant lyrics and evocative imagery used in "Red Shoes," are part of Costello's signature songwriting style. The song uses the metaphor of the shiny red shoes as a symbol of glamour and deceit.
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Collaborators"Red Shoes" was not recorded with Costello's usual backing band, The Attractions. Instead, it features musicians, including John McFee on guitar, Sean Hopper on keyboards, Johnny Ciambotti on bass, and Mickey Shine on drums.
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Chart PerformanceWhilst "Red Shoes" was not released as a single and hence did not chart, the "My Aim is True" album peaked at number 14 on the UK Albums Chart and number 32 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
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