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Artist: Elvis Costello
Track: Alison

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Oh, it's so funny to be seeing you after so long, girl
And with the way you look, I understand that you were not impressed
But I heard you let that little friend of mine
Take off your party dress

I'm not gonna get too sentimental
Like those other sticky valentines
'Cause I don't know if you are loving somebody
I only know it isn't mine

Allison, I know this world is killing you
Oh, Allison, my aim is true

Well, I see you've got a husband now
Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake?
You used to hold him right in your hand
But it took all that he could take

Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking
When I hear the silly things that you say
I think somebody better put out the big light
'Cause I can't stand to see you this way

Allison, I know this world is killing you
Oh, Allison, my aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
My aim is true
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Genius Q&A
Q:Who wrote “Alison” by Elvis Costello?
“Alison” by Elvis Costello was written by Elvis Costello.
Q:When did Elvis Costello release “Alison”?
Elvis Costello released “Alison” on May 27, 1977.
Q:When did Elvis Costello release “Alison [Woodstock 99]”?
Elvis Costello released “Alison [Woodstock 99]” on October 19, 1999.
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