45
Elvis Costello
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Bells are chiming for victory There's a page back in history Forty five They came back to the world that they fought for Didn't turn out just like they thought Forty five Here is a song to sing to do the measuring What you lose, what you gain, what you win? Nine years later a child is born There's a record, so you put it on Forty five Nine years more, if we're lucky now Nine year old puts his money down Forty five Every scratch, every click, every heartbeat Every breath that I held for you Forty five There's a stack of shellac and vinyl Which is yours now and which is mine? Forty five Here is a song to sing to do the measuring What you lose, what you gain, what you win? Bass and treble heal every hurt There's a rebel in a nylon shirt But the words are a mystery, I've heard 'Til you turn it down to thirty three and a third 'Cause it helps with the elocution Corporations turn revolutions Forty five So don't you weep and shed Just change your name instead What you lose when it all goes to your head? I heard something peculiar said: "Perhaps he's got a shot and now he's dead" Forty five Bells are chiming and tears are falling It creeps up on you without a warning Forty five Every scratch, every click, every heartbeat Every breath that I bless I'd be lost, I confess Forty five, forty-five, forty-five, forty-five, yeah Ooo ooo ooo ooo Ooo ooo ooo ooo Ooo ooo ooo ooo Ooo ooo ooo ooo Ooo ooo ooo ooo Ooo ooo ooo ooo
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Written by: ELVIS COSTELLO
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10 facts about this song
Release Timeline"45" by Elvis Costello was released on May 15, 2002, marking one of the singer's many releases in his prolific career.
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Album InformationThe song is part of the album "When I Was Cruel", which is the 19th studio album released by the British rock artist, Elvis Costello.
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Song Concept"45" is significant for its unique concept which revolves around the idea of the 45 RPM (revolutions per minute) record - an influence from Elvis Costello's early life when these were a primary format for singles.
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Song ThemeCostello's "45" uses the theme of memory and nostalgia, connecting various stages of life, including youth and adulthood.
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Songwriting StyleLyrically, the song showcases Elvis Costello's intricate and clever wordplay, depicting life from being 45 years old looking back at the age of 45 RPM records.
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Critical ReceptionThough not as commercially successful as Elvis Costello's earlier releases, the song "45" and the album "When I Was Cruel" were generally well received by critics.
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Musical Style"45" reflects Costello's blend of musical styles, incorporating elements of rock, pop and even a touch of jazz sensibilities, which was a departure from his previous works that were more rooted in punk and new wave.
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Chart PerformanceThough the song did not reach the high charting successes that some of his early works did, "45" is still treasured by avid fans of Costello's rich discography.
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Personal SignificanceElvis Costello has said in interviews that the song is a personal reflection of his life, and the changes from youth to being 45 years old.
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Live Performances"45" has been frequently included in Costello's live shows, showcasing his strong vocals and songwriting prowess.
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