"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"[2] 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.
"Suit of Lights" was written by Elvis Costello as a reflection on his father, Ross McManus, who was a professional bandleader for the Joe Loss orchestra.
As a result, author Graeme Thomson notes that many critics read "Suit of Lights" as "the burial of Elvis Costello and the rebirth of Declan MacManus".
In a 1986 article, Musician described the song as "a sort of requiem for Rhinestone Cowboys and Last Year's Models" and noted the Attractions "played the pants off" the track.