Lyrics
Hush my little one, don't cry so
You know your daddy's bound to go
They took his pride, they took his voice
Don't upset him now, don't make a noise
They said "You're lucky son, you've still got the choice"
Last boat leaving
Don't waste your tears
It's not as if I'm in chains
I don't want to go now
It would be better for you two
If you don't look back when we sail
Hush my dear, while I whisper it in your ear
We're not going to sail tonight, we're going to disappear
And it feels like a punishment, but I don't know what for
Take care of your mother, son, it's you that she adores
'Cos no matter how long we sail, we'll never reach the shore
Last boat leaving
So dry your tears
It's not as if I'm in chains
When you go to school, son,
You'll read my story in history books
Only they won't mention my name
So hush now, my darling, my sweet little one
I hope that you never have to do what I've done
Do you know what I've done?
Why I'm going away on the last boat leaving this stinking town?
Last boat leaving, it's the last boat leaving
You've had my innocence, you've had my heartbreak
You've taken the place where I once belonged
Now what more can you take?
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Credits
- Elvis Costello - vocals, acoustic guitars, mandolin, piano, organ, ship's bell
- T-Bone Wolk - bass, accordion
- Jim Keltner - drums
- Cait O'Riordan - snowbells
Discography
Albums:
Singles:
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Collections:
Alternate Versions:
- Spike (Deluxe Edition), Rhino, 2001
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Soundtracks:
Various Artists collections:
Covers
Recorded by:
- none
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Performed by:
- none
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Bootlegs
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