| "Suit of Lights" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Elvis Costello | |
| from the album King of America | |
| Released | 21 February 1986 |
| Recorded | Ocean Way, Sunset Sound, & Sound Factory Studio, Los Angeles, 1985–86 |
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:06 |
| Label | F-Beat (UK) Columbia (US) |
| Songwriter(s) | Elvis Costello |
| Producer(s) | T Bone Burnett |
"Suit of Lights" is a song written and performed by new wave musician Elvis Costello that was first released on his 1986 album King of America. Written about Costello's memories of his father, the song includes introspective lyrics about the "dubious embrace of celebrity"[1] while also featuring the sole performance of the Attractions on the album, who were largely supplanted by the studio professionals of the Confederates on the rest of King of America.
Released on King of America as the penultimate track, the song has since seen positive reception from critics and has appeared on compilation albums.