Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song I Thought I'd Write to Juliet , by - Elvis Costello. Release date: 02.03.2009
Song language: English
I Thought I'd Write to Juliet |
| I thought I’d write to Juliet, for she would understand |
| And when someone is already dead they can no longer let |
| you down |
| Instead I find myself talking to you, as my oldest friend |
| Tell me how I can advise someone, that I don’t even know, |
| To welcome death |
| For I received a letter that is worth reporting |
| And though it may raise a cynical smile |
| It leaves a sinking feeling |
| Like when a soldier in a story says to the sergeant… |
| «Have you seen my pride and joy…» |
| You know the rest… and it’s no joke… Forgive me please as |
| I «e… |
| «This is a letter of thanks, as I’m so bored here in I can’t |
| say where. |
| So I’m writing to people that I may never meet |
| And I was thinking if something you said…» |
| «I'm a female soldier, my name is Constance. |
| I enlisted in the military needing funds for college |
| I’m twenty-three years old and if I do get home alive |
| I imagine I may think again…» |
| «I'm sleeping with my eyes open for fear of attack |
| Your words are a comfort, they’re the best thing that I have |
| Apart from family pictures and, of course, my gas mask |
| I don’t know why I am writing to you» |