Under Lime Songtext
von Elvis Costello & The Imposters

It′s a long way down from the high horse you're on
When you stumble and then you′re thrown
And the last time we saw him he was out in the rain
Watching the 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 the young girl with the clipboard
Just keep him amused
Whatever you do, don′t tell him your name
Whatever you think, don't let him drink
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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
Then the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away
When 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 is dreaming as she uncrossed her legs
He shuttered his eyes discreetly
And he thought of the drummer and considered his snare
But the beat of his heart said
Don't even start
His conscience was bare. It said
Hey, don′t even dare
She's completely unaware

She forced a laugh or a sigh 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 as you cover your track
Or you bury your crime
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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
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It′s a long way down from the high horse you're on
It′s a long way back as you cover your track
As you bury your crime
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