Elvis Costello — The Last Confession of Vivian Whip

[Verse 1] Hear the last confession of Vivian Whip If you're reading this "My life was lonely Never hurt a fly Or spared a kiss Never killed a soul Except my own" [Bridge 1] But when I took you in my arms I wonder why it took so long For me to recognize this precious song Had it been playing all along? [Bridge 2] Just when I needed it When I couldn't conceive that it's So hard to lose your nerve To just get what you need And not, not what you deserve [Verse 2] See the first impression of Vivian Whip Still denied parole He's etched in charcoal "Never hurt a fly or killed a soul Entertained a doubt I cared about" [Bridge 1] But now I fear we fear too much I tried my best to keep my watch To bear up in the light that strips So stop my mouth up with your lips