We’re not the ones making all the false promises, then gett… - Elvis Costello

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We’re not the ones making all the false promises, then getting caught in an obvious lie or with our fingers in the till. Maybe that’s why they call them “the fortunes of war.” They can be quoted on the stock exchange.

Elvis Costello

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Declan Patrick Aloysius MacManus (born 25 August 1954) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, primarily known by his stage-name Elvis Costello.

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But it's easier to say 'I love you',
than 'Yours, sincerely' I suppose.

If I am frightened then I can hide it
If I am crying, I'll call it laughter
If I am haunted, I'll call it my imaginary friend
If I am bleeding I'll call it wine
But if you leave me then I am broken
And if I'm broken then only death remains

Oliver's army is here to stay Oliver's army are on their way And I would rather be anywhere else But here today.

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