I'm just about glad that I knew you once. And it was more than just a passing acquaintance. I'm just about glad that it was a memory. That doesn't need constant maintenance.
Layin' about, lyin' in bed. Maybe it was something that I thought I'd said. With the tempo of today and the temptation of tomorrow. I don't know if I could give you anything but sorrow.
Everybody's talking like they can't sit down. And looking like they can't stand up. It must be the lastest style. And they've seen a lot of things that you never see.
The children sit upon the stairs. High above a valley of tears. Don't let them see you crying that way oh no. . Oh no Joe Porterhouse. Is not gone forever.
Third-Class ticket in his pocket. Punching out the shadows underneath the sockets. Tweed coat turned up against the fog. . Slow coaches rolling o'er the moor.
Sister four and brothers three. Hanging off the family tree. Practicing for getting old. Do you want your fortune told. They're looking for you high and low.
When we first met I didn't know what to do. My old love lines were all worn out on you. And the world walked round my mouth. They lit me up and they snuffed me out.
The party's over, your time is up. You've had your last pointless teardrop. Washed down in that broken coffee cup. . This magic moment concludes. When that cigarette ends.
I see you walk with him. I see you talk to him. It tears me up, oh, it tears me up. And I can't stop crying. Oh, baby, I can't stop crying. . I see you kiss his lips.
(Costello, Toussaint). . The streets were deserted and the house was dark. Down in the basement there was the faintest spark. Three boys hoping to make their mark.
Now that you set everybody free. What you gonna do about me?. Don't wanna be treated like some poor grateful clown. I'd rather go back in the sweet underground.
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We play these parlor games. We play at make believe. When we get to the part. Where I say that I'm going to leave. . Everybody loves a happy ending. But we don't even try.
You can take a powder. You can take a drink. You can keep the shrink. And the kitchen sink. Write my name in heaven. in invisible ink. I just woke up from dreaming, I think.
In the darkest place. I know. That is where you'll find me. Even though you didn't have to remind me. I shut out the lights. . Your eyes adjust. They'll never be the same.
Everyone agreed that she looked delightful. Except for her sister, who was hateful and spiteful. Blushing bright red from her head to her feet. But rushing into the bridal suite.
In another room. Just out of my sight. Words we used to say. Become so slight. . 'Til they disappoint. And I know you won't return my kiss. Did I not love you quite like this.
How long do I have to wait?. Before I can tell you the things I've been wanting to say. How long must I hesitate?. . I know it makes sense but it's hard for me to stay away.
The night we met. The night that I won't forget. You've seen what I've been waiting for. But baby, I've been wrong before. . You held me tight. And everything seemed just right.
So you're trying to make connection. You heard whispers in the hall. She'll be out again this evening. When you come around to call. . So you dodge the lady killer.