Daddy Can I Turn This?

There is a button and there's a switch
There is a needle and there's a dial
There is a lever I want to lift
And still you treat me like I'm a child
Daddy can I turn this?
Daddy can I turn this?

Will it be very dangerous?
Or will it taste nice?
You wash your hands in perfume and spice
I'll tell you when I want your advice
Daddy can I turn this?
Daddy can I turn this?

Is anybody acting your age?
You got a girl you keep in a cage
You give her presents after a while
A birthday cake containing a file
Daddy can I turn this?
Daddy can I turn this?

The flashing lights go running 'round and 'round
It spits out money, it tastes like honey
So drink it down

It leaves the slightest chemical taste
It could be most unfortunate
Earrings that jangle before they're seen
She slaps your face like a tambourine
Daddy can I turn this?
Daddy can I turn this?

Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy...

Daddy Can I Turn This?
Written by	Elvis Costello
Performed by	Elvis Costello (& The Imposters)
Produced by	The Imposter: Elvis Costello, Ciaran Cahill, Leo Pearson & Kieran Lynch
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocals, Rickenbacker 6-string & Fender Telecaster guitars Davey Faragher - bass Pete Thomas - drums, tambourine Steve Nieve - Hohner pianet Elvis Costello & Steven Kennedy - backing vocals
Recorded	2001, Windmill Lane Studios, Dublin
Released	April 15, 2002
Albums	When I Was Cruel, 2002
Length	3:41