Under Lime - Elvis Costello

[00:14.120]It's a long way down from the high horse you're on
[00:18.493]When you stumble and then you're thrown
[00:23.289]The last time we saw him, he was out in the rain
[00:27.884]Watching that train roll down the track
[00:32.322]Now he's back in showbiz
[00:34.553]Trying to make a comeback
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[00:37.701]We know that he's desperate
[00:39.774]And we know that he's broke
[00:41.953]He's the mystery guest we'll puncture
[00:46.525]They told a young girl with a clipboard
[00:48.654]\"Just keep him amused\"
[00:50.841]\"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name\"
[00:55.565]\"Whatever you think, don't let him drink\"
[01:00.065]Under lime, under lime, under lime
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[01:05.369]He whistles out of tune
[01:09.545]His words don't always rhyme
[01:15.248]But we will be right back
[01:19.448]We're almost out of time
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[01:23.331]Down a long corridor, he's trying to impress
[01:29.899]He was helping a showgirl fasten up her dress
[01:36.515]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[01:43.142]And the band starts to play
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[01:53.182]In the violent strip of an undressing room
[01:57.194]She loosened his grip and started
[02:02.461]Tell me your story if you feel so inclined
[02:06.488]He was a mess, almost resigned
[02:11.346]Though she could guess, I think you will find
[02:15.651]She thought \"Oh, you know, I wouldn't mind\"
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[02:20.777]He asked her boyfriend's name
[02:25.046]Then her whole family tree
[02:30.713]She thought I can't believe
[02:35.151]It's happening to me
[02:38.477]
[02:38.742]And upset, said \"Hey, Pet, would you kindly pass that pill\"
[02:44.671]And allow me to just dictate my dying will
[02:51.770]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[02:58.456]And the band starts to play
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[03:09.035]Jimmie was dreaming as she uncrossed her legs
[03:13.008]He shuttered his eyes discreetly
[03:17.776]And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare
[03:22.097]But the beat of his heart said, \"Don't ever start\"
[03:26.696]His conscience was bare, it said \"Don't even dare\"
[03:31.279]She's completely unaware
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[03:36.223]She forced a laugh or a sign
[03:40.525]At every alibi
[03:46.317]Once every crime was confessed
[03:50.538]He buttoned up his vest
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[03:54.376]Said \"Hey gal, you're a pal, you've really been a sport\"
[04:00.604]And you don't get a record if you never get caught
[04:07.383]And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
[04:13.957]And the band starts to play
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[04:37.626]It's a long way down from that high horse you're on
[04:41.745]It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track
[04:46.111]Or you bury your crime
[04:49.470]Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
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[04:55.424]It's a long way down from that high horse you're on
[04:59.594]It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track
[05:03.875]Or you bury your crime
[05:06.436]Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime
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[05:12.722]It's a long way down from that high horse you're on
[05:17.378]It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track
[05:21.636]Cause you bury your crime
[05:28.887]Under lime, under lime, under lime