The Loved Ones Elvis Costello

[Verse 1]
Don't get smart or sarcastic
He snaps back just like elastic
Spare us the theatrics and the verbal gymnastics
We break wise guys just like matchsticks

[Pre-Chorus 1]
What would the loved ones say
(Your pride and joy is all blown up)
What would the loved ones say
(The bride and boy are barely grown up)
You're not my particular poison
I've got nothing against you myself
You could have been a danger to the boys and girls
Now you're a danger to yourself

[Chorus]
Oh, what would the loved ones say?
What would the loved ones say?
Oh, what would the loved ones say?
What would the loved ones say?

[Bridge]
The ugly little dreams run 'round your bed
The ugly little scenes you get the needle and no thread
They stitched you up this time
They say you'll do
They bitch about your pretty face turning ugly on you