Little Savage

I would have waited all my life
Just to make love out of something other than spite
But the beauty is the beast you're baiting
Should really be worth the waiting

Chorus:
You do something very special to Mr. Average
Now the lamb lies with the lion
He's just a little savage

And so you turn your back on me
And all the hot air that only echoes stale tobacco

(Chorus)

Actions speak louder now than words
By just a fraction
What's the use of saying I love you when I'm drinking to distraction
We save our sanity
By saying such and such
After it's all been discussed
You say you must be touched

(Chorus)

Little Savage
Written by	Elvis Costello
Performed by	Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Produced by	Geoff Emerick from an original idea by Elvis Costello
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar Steve Nieve - keyboards Bruce Thomas - bass Pete Thomas - drums
Recorded	November 1981, AIR Studios, London
Released	July 2, 1982
Albums	Imperial Bedroom, 1982
Promos	A Conversation With Elvis Costello, 1982
Length	2:37

First known performance:
August 6, 1982, Des Moines, IA
Last known performance:
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(8 known performances)

Alternate versions

Little Savage (Alternate Version)
Performed by	Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Produced by	Geoff Emerick from an original idea by Elvis Costello
Musicians	Elvis Costello - vocal, guitar Steve Nieve - keyboards Bruce Thomas - bass Pete Thomas - drums
Recorded	November 1981, AIR Studios, London
Released	October 28, 2002
Albums	Imperial Bedroom (Rhino/Edsel reissue), 2002
Length	3:06