Elvis Costello & the Attractions

I Hope You're Happy Now [#][*]

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He's a fine figure of a man and handsome too
With his eyes upon the secret places he'd like to undo
Still he knows who knows who and where and how
And I hope you're happy now

He's got all the things you need and some that you will never
But you make him sound like frozen food, his love will last forever
Still he knows what you want and what you don't allow
And I hope that you're happy now

I hope that you're happy now like you're supposed to be
And I know that this will hurt you more than it hurts me

He's acting innocent and proud still you know what he's after
Like a matador with his pork sword, while we all die of laughter
In his turquoise pajamas and motorcycle hat
I hope you're happy now because you'll soon put pay to that
I knew then what I know now, I never loved you anyhow
And I hope you're happy now
I knew then what I know now, I never loved you anyhow
And I hope you're happy now
And I hope you're happy now
And I hope you're happy now

I hope you're happy now
I hope you're happy now
I hope that you're happy now

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songmeanings On Feb 06, 2012

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding

(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea

Shabby Doll [*]

Clean Money

Shot With His Own Gun

He's a fine figure of a man and handsome too
With his eyes upon the secret places he'd like to undo
Still he knows who knows who and where and how
And I hope you're happy now

I hope that you're happy now like you're supposed to be
And I know that this will hurt you more than it hurts me

I hope you're happy now
I hope you're happy now
I hope that you're happy now

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