Under Lime lyrics - Elvis Costello and The Imposters

It's a long way down from the high horse you're on

When you stumble and then you're thrown

The last time we saw him, he was out in the rain

Watching that train roll down the track

Now he's back in showbiz

Trying to make a comeback

We know that he's desperate

And we know that he's broke

He's the mystery guest we'll puncture

They told a young girl with a clipboard

"Just keep him amused"

"Whatever you do, don't tell him your name"

"Whatever you think, don't let him drink"

Under lime, under lime, under lime

He whistles out of tune

His words don't always rhyme

But we will be right back

We're almost out of time

Down a long corridor, he's trying to impress

He was helping a showgirl fasten up her dress

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

In the violent strip of an undressing room

She loosened his grip and started

Tell me your story if you feel so inclined

He was a mess, almost resigned

Though she could guess, I think you will find

She thought "Oh, you know, I wouldn't mind"

He asked her boyfriend's name

Then her whole family tree

She thought I can't believe

It's happening to me

And upset, said "Hey, Pet, would you kindly pass that pill"

And allow me to just dictate my dying will

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

Jimmie was dreaming as she uncrossed her legs

He shuttered his eyes discreetly

And he thought of a drummer and considered a snare

But the beat of his heart said, "Don't ever start"

His conscience was bare, it said "Don't even dare"

She's completely unaware

She forced a laugh or a sign

At every alibi

Once every crime was confessed

He buttoned up his vest

Said "Hey gal, you're a pal, you've really been a sport"

And you don't get a record if you never get caught

And the clock on the wall tick-tocked the time away

And the band starts to play

It's a long way down from that high horse you're on

It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

It's a long way down from that high horse you're on

It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track

Or you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime, under lime

It's a long way down from that high horse you're on

It's a long way back, 'less you cover your track

Cause you bury your crime

Under lime, under lime, under lime