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Revision as of 00:34, 22 October 2007
Lyrics - Credits - Discography - Covers - Bootlegs - Chords
Lyrics
There's a hand on a wire that leads to my mouth
I can hear you knocking but I'm not coming out
Don't want to be a puppet or a ventriloquist
'Cause there's no ventilation on a critical list
Fingers creeping up my spine are not mine to resist
Strict time
Chorus:
Toughen up, toughen up
Keep your lip buttoned up
Strict time
Oh the muscles flex and the fingers curl
And a cold sweat breaks out on the sweater girl
Strict time
Oh he's all hands, don't touch that dial
The courting cold wars weekend witch trial
Strict time
All the boys are straight laced and the girls are frigid
The talk is two-faced and the rules are rigid 'cause it's strict time
Strict time
(Chorus)
You talk in hushed tones, I talk in lush tones
Tryin' to look Italian through the musical Valium
Strict time
Thinking 'bout grand larceny
Smoking the everlasting cigarette of chastity
Cute assistants staying alive
More like a hand job than the hand jive
Strict time
(Chorus)
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Credits
- Elvis Costello - vocals, guitar
- Steve Nieve - keyboards
- Bruce Thomas - bass
- Pete Thomas - drums
Discography
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Singles:
Collections:
Soundtracks:
Various Artists collections:
Alternate Versions:
Covers
Recorded by:
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- This section may be incomplete.
Performed by:
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- This section may be incomplete.
Bootlegs
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Chords
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