Lip Service

Lyrics

You left the motor running

But I know you're so attractive

Getting in some sharp practice

You better not do anything reckless

But if everybody is going through the motions

Everybody is going through the motions

Are you really only going through the motions?

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

But if you change your mind

You can send it in a letter to me

Don't make any sudden movements

These are dangerous amusements

When did you become so choosy

Don't act like you're above me, just look at your shoes

But if everybody is going through the motions

Everybody is going through the motions

Are you really only going through the motions?

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

Lip service is all you'll ever get from me

But if you change your mind

You can send it in a letter to me

But if you change your mind

You can send it in a letter to me

But if you change your mind

You can send it in a letter to me

Credits

• Written by: Elvis Costello
• Produced by: Nick Lowe
• Musicians:

Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar

Steve Nieve - keyboards

Bruce Thomas - bass

Pete Thomas - drums

Discography

Albums:

• This Year's Model, 1978
• This Year's Model (reissue), Rykodisc/Demon, 1993
• This Year's Model (Deluxe Edition), Rhino, 2002
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Singles:

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Collections:

• 2½ Years, 1993
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Alternate Versions:

• Lip Service (live at the El Mocambo, Toronto 1978-03-06)

Live At The El Mocambo, 1978 (Canadian promo)

Live At The El Mocambo, Rykodisc/Demon, 1993

2½ Years, 1993

Soundtracks:

• none

Various Artists collections:

• none

Covers

Recorded by:

• none
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Performed by:

• none
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Bootlegs

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