Happiness?

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THE FRIEND
All my life
I've been afraid
by the happiness
such a mingled sentiment
high-risk happiness
for me
imminent threat
what would be the price to pay
when the fates sever the thread of our days

THE FRIEND AND DIONYSOS
Enthusiastic, hopeful, amused

THE FRIEND
But is it the same?

DIONYSOS
Feeling light, even moved

THE FRIEND
But is it the same?

THE FRIEND AND DIONYSOS
Listening to the beloved voice
something more resolved

THE FRIEND
More drastic, was clear
on his face, and in his eyes

THE FRIEND AND DIONYSOS
Nothing sentimentalized

THE FRIEND
What's behind this emotion?
no weakness, no defeat
nothing derisory
do all the others know?
will I discover
happiness, will you come to me once?
am I not ready?

THE FRIEND AND DIONYSOS
All my life
I've been waiting

Happiness? (unreleased cover)
Words byMuriel Teodori
Music bySteve Nieve
Performed byElvis Costello, Steve Nieve & Dallas Symphony Orchestra
NoteHappiness? was sung by Ron Sexsmith in the 2000-06-09 performance of Welcome To The Voice, which featured Elvis in a different role.

Only known performance:
May 29, 2010, Dallas, TX
     (1 known performance)


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Recordings by other artists

Robert Wyatt, Sting, Steve Nieve  2007 Welcome To The Voice

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