elvis costello
sweet pear
Sweet pear, sweet pear Those who say they love you would never dare I'll watch out for you I'll always be there In the hour of distress you need not fear In all the world there's only one true love And finding it's hard enough I bless whatever's in the sky above For bringing you to me But there's a void without your kiss I wake on the precipice above the abyss And though the touch of your lips these fears dismiss Make no mistake there is an ache I have to live with Was my grip too lose, my grip too strong That made you want to run away And now you're back where I pretend you belong I wonder every night and day How long I swear this is my prayer 'til we're burned and scattered in the atmosphere Or lost in the world across a crowded room I am your stupid lover, your wretched groom.