The Loved Ones Lyrics - Elvis Costello

Don't get smart or sarcastic 

He snaps back just like elastic 

Spare us the theatrics and the verbal gymnastics 

We break wise guys just like matchsticks 

What would the loved ones say 

(Your pride and joy is all blown up) 

What would the loved ones say 

(The bride and boy are barely grown up) 

You're not my particular poison 

I got nothing against you myself 

You could have been a danger to the boys and girls 

Now you're a danger to yourself 

Oh, what would the loved ones say 

What would the loved ones say 

Oh, what would the loved ones say 

What would the loved ones say 

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The ugly little dreams run round your bed 

The ugly little scenes, you get the needle and no thread 

They stitched you up this time, they say you'll do 

They bitch about your pretty face, turning ugly on you 

The butcher, baker and the baseline maker 

Say you can leave her, I can take her 

You spend your whole life like a minute or two later 

One day its going to end sooner than greater 

What would the loved ones say 

(He'll be remembered young and pretty) 

What would the loved ones say 

(Now he's a hit in every city) 

Now there's a name, well, never forget 

There's one born every minute or two 

Don't pin a medal on me yet 

They might be waiting for you 

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Oh, what would the loved ones say 

What would the loved ones say 

Oh, what would the loved ones say 

What would the loved ones say 

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