Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Pretty Words , by - Elvis Costello. Release date: 31.12.1980
Song language: English
Pretty Words |
| I ask you nicely |
| Get my face slapped under wraps |
| Whats going on precisely |
| Is there something wrong perhaps? |
| Surprise, surprise (surprise, surprise) |
| Its more like a booby trap than a booby prize |
| Civil disobedience from a soldier with a dirty rifle |
| Youre loosening all the screws that hold the hinges of my life |
| Fat cats and army brats |
| Hep cats and dog tag pawing over girly mags |
| Pretty words dont mean much anymore |
| I dont mean to be mean much anymore |
| All I see are snapshots, bigshots, tender spots |
| (1) mug shots, machine slots |
| (2) machine slots, mug shots |
| till you dont know whats what |
| You dont know what you got |
| Curious women running after curious men |
| Curiosity didnt kill the cat |
| It was a poisoned pen |
| But theres not much choice (its hobsons choice) |
| Between a cruel mouth and a jealous voice |
| Got back to london |
| Picked a paper from the man |
| No words of consolation |
| Just cartoons and titter tatter |
| Well well, fancy that |
| Millions murdered for a kiss me quick hat |
| No backbone, blood and guts |
| Better keep your big mouth shut |