The Loved Ones

Lyrics

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've got nothing against you myself

You could have been a danger to the boys and girls

Now you're a danger to yourself

Chorus:

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

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 said you'll do

Then bitch about your pretty face turning ugly on you

The butcher, baker and the bassline maker

Say you can leave her I can take her

You spend your 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

(Chorus)

PPS I LOVE YOU

Credits

• Written by: Elvis Costello
• Produced by: Geoff Emerick
• Musicians:

Elvis Costello - vocals and guitar

Steve Nieve - keyboards

Bruce Thomas - bass

Pete Thomas - drums

Discography

Albums:

• Imperial Bedroom, 1982
• Imperial Bedroom (reissue), Rykodisc/Demon, 1994
• Imperial Bedroom (Deluxe Edition), Rhino, 2002
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Singles:

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Collections:

• Album Name, Year
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Soundtracks:

• none

Various Artists collections:

• none

Covers

Recorded by:

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Performed by:

• none
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Bootlegs

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