"Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo" by Elvis Costello and The Attractions is a song with lyrics that express a mix of admiration, longing, and frustration towards a woman who has undergone a change in appearance. The song narrates the singer's observations and thoughts about the woman's new hairdo. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the woman's new hairstyle and finds her appearance pleasant. However, the repetition of her opinions suggests that she may be overly vocal about her thoughts. The singer also dismisses the trendiness of "modern jazz" and values the authenticity and individuality of the woman's previous and current selves. In the second verse, the singer again acknowledges the woman's new hairdo and finds her even more attractive. However, he expresses a sense of jealousy as she seems to be expressing her feelings for someone else instead of him. The mention of the "pretty girls of Beak Street" implies that the woman's new look attracts attention and flattery from others. The chorus reinforces the singer's indifference towards the woman's expressed opinions and modern trends. He emphasizes that he values the woman's past and present selves, suggesting that her new hairdo doesn't change his perception of her. The third verse continues to focus on the woman's new hairdo and its impact on her appearance. The reference to "Billy Boy Arnold" likely relates to the singer wishing the woman would acknowledge and express her attraction towards him, similar to the way she does with her new hairdo. The final verses reflect the singer's past experiences with the woman, suggesting that she used to manipulate him emotionally. However, with her new found confidence and apparent snideness, she now commands attention wherever she goes. The singer reiterates that he doesn't care about other modern girls, emphasizing his continued fascination with the woman's past and present selves. Overall, "Baby's Got A Brand New Hairdo" captures the complex emotions of admiration, longing, jealousy, and frustration the singer feels towards a woman who has transformed her appearance. The lyrics portray a mix of insecurity and fascination, highlighting the impact of external changes on both the woman's identity and the singer's perception of her.
