I Can't Say Her Name lyrics - Elvis Costello

How can I show my face?

I'm a mess

And I fear I may confess

I'm a fool with or without her

Make up what you will about her

It's part of the game

I can't say her name

I've been left in the dark

Shine a light

Right in my eyes

You'll never make me talk

Alibis I must protect

An alias you won't detect

I won't place the blame

I can't say her name

I whisper it so soft and slow

When I think no one's listening

No one knows

The thought of her so strong and slow

Stays on my mind

I won't ever let her go

How can I go to sleep?

When I know all too well I'm in this thing too deep

It's all I can do not to shout about it

I don't need your pity

I'm powerless and proud

And I don't feel ashamed

Oh, but I can't say her name