Next Time round — текст песни (Elvis Costello)

As I stepped out upon the landing my heart was already down the stairs

Shes in the bedroom with that boy of hers

Though her face is creased and her eyes seem strange



Theres a second-hand emotion on battered forty-five

My tears were never enough to keep that girl alive

Now she seems contrite will she make the change



Chorus: the next time round

The next time round

Youll be someone elses baby

But Ill be underground

The next time round



Then you took two steps forward and then one step on your back

Now its a future for me and you that I lack

Youll be the one wholl stands out in the dark

Even when youre all dressed in black



Chorus



Youve got something I want now

And Ive got something I cant hide

Ive got too much love for you now

Have you got too much pride

Sometimes I name and number all the things you gave to me



Your elastic love, this velvet-line purgatory

You used to take the breath out of me

Now I think youll be the death of me



Chorus



Youll be in some sputnik baby

But Ill be underground



The next time round