The Long Honeymoon Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Motown 

Cover art for The Long Honeymoon lyrics by Elvis Costello

One of my favorite Elvis songs. Very powerful. The husband is cheating on his wife and newborn child with her friend. Adding lines like "She never thought her love could ever be as strong as this" and "maybe she should just pretend" reveals that the wife's insecurity and reluctance to leave and throw the bum out. She is a bit like the abused spouse that will not press charges.....