Elvis Costello — I Can’t Say Her Name

[Verse 1] How can I show my face? I'm a mess and I fear I may confess I'm a fool with or without her Make up what you will about her It's part of the game I can't say her name [Verse 2] I've been left in the dark Shine a light right in my eyes You'll never make me talk Alibis I must protect An alias you won't detect I won't place the blame I can't say her name [Bridge] I whisper it so soft and slow When I think no one's listening No one knows The thought of her so strong and slow Stays on my mind I won't ever let her go [Verse 3] How can I go to sleep? When I know all too well I'm in this thing too deep It's all I can do not to shout about it I don't need your pity I'm powеrless and proud And I don't feel ashamed Oh, but I can't say her name