My Thief Lyrics by Elvis Costello

My Thief Lyrics

    When i go to sleep, you become my thief
    Why don't you steal what you can keep?
    But you won't let me be
    You break into my dreams
    And every day seems different
    Sometimes i pretend you'll come back again
    And you'll console the heart you stole
    Have pity on the man
    Who knows that you have gone
    And has begun to break down

    I feel almost possessed
    So long as i don't lose this glorious distress then
    You can take all i have left
    I know it's over
    If you can't be my lover
    Be my thief

    I'm so drowsy now, i'll unlock the door
    What fades in time will hurt much more
    So here's that happy scene
    Where you come back to me
    It's only found in fiction

    I feel almost possessed
    So long as i don't lose this glorious distress then
    You can take all i have left
    I know it's over
    If you can't be my lover
    Be my thief

    "i didn't lead you on,
    But there will always be
    A little larceny in everyone

    So hush and don't you cry
    I'm trying to be kind
    Because i have a perfect alibi"


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