Elvis Costello - Expert Rites lyrics

I marvel at the wonder of it in our souless age Fast flow the tears upon the page Don't be alarmed i am her friend Will i be excused if i presume It's more than disappointment that we share You share the same sorry life, the families fight, That unhappy blade you both invite This romantic ideal has a lonely appeal I once loved someone the way that you do But i had to let her go I live with my regret Don't despair my would-be juliet