Under Lime
Elvis Costello, The Imposters
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It's a long way down from the high horse you're on When you stumble and then you're thrown Yeah, the last time we saw him, he was out in the rain Watching that train roll down the track Now he's back in showbiz Trying to make a comeback We know that he's desperate And we know that he's broke He's the mystery guest we'll puncture They told a young girl with a clipboard "Just keep him amused" "Whatever you do, don't tell him your name" "Whatever you think, don't let him drink" Under lime, under lime, under lime He whistles out of tune His words don't always rhyme But we will be right back We're almost out of time Down a long corridor, he's trying to impress He was helping a showgirl fasten up her dress And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play In the violent strip of an undressing room She loosened his grip and started Tell me your story if you feel so inclined He was a mess, almost resigned Though she could guess, I think you will find She thought "Oh, you know, I wouldn't mind" He asked her boyfriend's name Then her whole family tree She thought, "I can't believe It's happening to me" And upset, said "Hey, Pet, would you kindly pass that pill And allow me to just dictate my dying will" And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play Jimmie was dreaming as she uncrossed her legs He shuttered his eyes discreetly And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare But the beat of his heart said, "Don't even start" His conscience was bare, it said "Don't even dare" She's completely unaware She forced a laugh or a sign At every alibi Once every crime was confessed He buttoned up his vest Said "Hey gal, you're a pal, you've really been a sport" And you don't get a record if you never get caught And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away And the band starts to play It's a long way down from that high horse you're on It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track Or you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime It's a long way down from that high horse you're on It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track Or you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime It's a long way down from that high horse you're on It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track 'Cause you bury your crime Under lime, under lime, under lime
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Written by: Elvis Costello
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