Elvis Costello - Punishing Kiss lyrics

(words macman*s/o'riordan, music: costello) I favour a good punishing kiss It helps pa** the lonely afternoon Another stiff drink, wipe off that lipstick For when you reach a certain age All the most villainous men can be found on channel ten I make them dance in attendance 'we will be back in a minute or two' And he will punish that girl Oh forget the reason Just look at me i'm lost in a social whirl She was never so witty Always struggling to be full of fun 'on weekdays From mid-day to one' In a little black co*ktail dress everyone hates She'll be saving the world inbetween fashion plates I know what she gets up to in the back of that blacked out limousine And i catch myself shouting at the screen I think that it's time to turn over They say it's harmless i know A hundred and ten percent certain Virtually real If you need something to feel Then favour a punishing kiss It helps chase the wasted afternoons The flowers and pearls The long lost relations That love sick tom-boy comes in bloom The pointless heartache That seems to belong in my blue room Can't stand the suspense The endless embraces Each episode lends the silly pretence Say i can look away when i will never miss it Starts with a joke And ends with a punishing kiss