298 Quotes by Elvis Costello

Oh, I know that she's disgusted,cause she's feeling so abused.She gets tired of the lust,but it's so hard to refuse.

I could say it was the nights when I was lonelyand you were the only one who'd talk.I could tell you that I like your sensitivity,when you know it's the way that you walk.

Don't start me talkingI could talk all nightMy mind goes sleepwalkingWhile I'm putting the world to right.

Can a mere song change a people's minds? I doubt that it is so. But a song can infiltrate your heart and the heart may change your mind.

Oh, I said 'I'm so happy, I could die.'She said 'Drop dead,' then left with another guy.

I hear they're givin' you a bad reputationjust because you've never been denied.You try to say you've done it all before,baby, you know that you just get tired.Yet everybody loves you so much, girl,I just don't know how you stand the strain.Oh, I, I'm the one who's here tonight,and I don't wanna do it all in vain.

What's so funny about peace, love and understanding

I used to be disgusted; now I try to be amused.

Theres so many fish in the sea That only rise up in the sweat and smoke like mercury