Elvis Costello — The Last Word

[Verse 1] People write to me everyday Seeking advice They stop by to tell me their story Dearly beloved, we're gathered today For a trial with a judge and the jury. Seeing how love turned into fury, You promised for better; you gave it your worst. You said, "Get your hand out of my pocket. Take your fingers from my purse." [Chorus] Before you say something You wish you hadn't heard Don't lose your first love looking for the last word. [Verse 2] You promised to love him. Nobody knew The sweetness when you were together. But you started to squabble like all couples do In the fair and the foulest of weather. Now you wonder if he has another Some tramp who is tempting Now he's past his prime While you say it in haste, you regret it in time. [Chorus] Before you say something You wish you hadn't heard Don't lose your first love looking for the last word. Don't lose your first love looking for the last word.