american without tears

Singer:costello, elvis

outside in new orleans the heat was almost frightening

but my hotel room as usual was freezing and unkind

on tv they prosecute anyone who's exciting

so i put on my overcoat and went down to find

in revlon and crimpelene they captured my heart

to the strain of a piano and a cocktail murderess

she was singing that it's too late"

Lyric Context: american without tears - costello, elvis