This Is A Test

Lyrics

Can you recall my taste at all

My little faithless one?

The fractured lie in your alibi

It didn’t help you none

And you swore it was an accident

From the world of trouble you frequent

But you came back wearing that guilty scent

This is a test (this is a test)

And it’s going to cut you down to scale

This is a test (this is a test)

And it looks like you’re the failure

This is a test (you say you want to make it better)

This is a test (but I only want the best)

This is a test, this is a test

We can make this easy on you or we can make it rough

By the way I have to say you didn’t love me enough

And you swore it was an accident

Are you sure that that is what you meant?

When you’re not even competent

This is a test (this is a test)

And it’s going to cut you down to scale

This is a test (this is a test)

And it looks like you’re the failure

This is a test (you say you want to make it better)

This is a test (but I only want the best)

This is a test, this is a test

This is a test

Credits

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

Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar, bass

Pete Thomas - drums

Discography

Albums:

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Singles:

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Collections:

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Alternate Versions:

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Soundtracks:

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Various Artists collections:

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Covers

Recorded by:

• Wendy James, on Now Ain't The Time For Your Tears, 1993
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Performed by:

• none
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Bootlegs

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