The Beat [live, El Mocambo 1978] Elvis Costello

This is called "The Beat"

[Verse 1]
We're all going on a summer holiday
Vigilantes coming out to follow me
Heard somebody say they're out to collar me
Anybody want to swallow me?

[Pre-Chorus]
It takes two to tumble, it takes two to tango
Speak up, don't mumble if you're in the combo

[Chorus]
On the beat
On the beat
'Til the man comes along and says
"Have you been a good boy
Never played with your toy?
Though you never enjoy
Such a pleasure to employ"

[Post-Chorus]
See your friends in the state they're in
See your friends getting under their skin
See your friends getting taken in