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- Thu Jun 29, 2023 4:10 am
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'He's Given Me Things'
- Replies: 24
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Re: 'He's Given Me Things'
I’d agree with the assessment but it lacks the biblical references. It is an unconventional relationship, but not with another man. Hold me as if I were hung? Not something typically said. Is it being said by the husband who is jealous of the love his wife gives to Christ? I’d also add that the penn...
- Wed Jun 28, 2023 5:50 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'He's Given Me Things'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 41096
Re: 'He's Given Me Things'
Mojo I’m far from an expert on the Bible but even I get the reference to Pilate. Washing hands of Jesus and giving silver to Judas. Surely the quoted “ why was I chosen” rings a bell for most anyone. But I suppose Elvis writing the same old song about a woman marrying for money makes sense? Not real...
- Tue Jun 27, 2023 12:09 pm
- Forum: Elvis Costello General Discussion
- Topic: 'He's Given Me Things'
- Replies: 24
- Views: 41096
Re: 'He's Given Me Things
I’ve been intrigued by these lyrics. When you begin a canvas, it’s a first step to block-in or cover the canvas. Or “fill in the blanks”. I don’t read this song as a choice between 2 men, one an artist, or leaving one behind. I hear a woman who has turned to Christianity (he calls me child as in the...