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My Strongest Suit

Elton John

Lyrics by Tim Rice

In life one has to face a huge assortment

Of nauseating fads and good advice

There's health and fitness, diet and deportment

And other pointless forms of sacrifice

Conversation, wit, I am a doubter

Manners, charm, they're no way to impress

So forget the inner me, observe the outer

I am what I wear and how I dress

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere, ooh

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere

Overwear, underwear, anytime, anywhere, ooh

Now I believe in looking like my time on earth is cooking

Whether polka-dotted stripes or even checks

With some glamour guaranteeing every fiber of my being

Is displayed to quite remarkable effects

From your cradle via trousseau to your death bed you're on view so

Never compromise accept no substitute

I would rather wear a barrel than conservative apparel

A dress has always been my strongest suit

Staying in or hitting townwards, from the top and working downwards

I ensure that every stitch is stitched in time

Whether wig or hat or turban, whether clad boudoir or urban

Not to strut your stuff outrageously's a crime

And the few who are invited to my wardrobe are delighted

As they wander through my things to find en route

That in negligee or formal I am anything but normal

A dress has always been my strongest suit

Now you don't need a recital of the reasons why its vital

That tonight I simply have to look my best

That from coronet to sandal no one else is worth a candle

That I couldn't make more impact if I'm dressed

So bring me out my finest, most audacious, my divinest

Most revealing, most expensive and to boot

Most arresting, most heart-stopping, most free-flowing, most eye-popping

A dress has always been my strongest suit

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

My Strongest Suit by Elton John, written for the musical Aida, celebrates the importance of fashion and personal appearance in one's identity and self-expression. The song conveys a playful yet serious tone as it highlights how clothing and style can be a source of confidence and individuality. It presents the idea that outward appearance can significantly impact how one feels internally and how they project themselves to the world. Key themes include self-confidence, identity, and the power of fashion. The chorus emphasizes the pride in finding one's strongest suit, which serves as a metaphor for embracing personal strengths and attributes. Particularly poignant moments include the portrayal of the joy and transformation that comes with feeling good in one's attire, underscoring the connection between physical appearance and emotional well-being.

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