Elvis Costello I Almost Had A Weakness Lyrics

I Almost Had A Weakness Lyrics

Thank you for the flowers
I threw them on the fire
And I burned the photographs that you had enclosed
GOD they were ugly children
So you`re the little bastard of that brother of mine
Trying to trick a poor old woman
`Til I almost had a weakness

Last week Cousin Florence
Bit your Uncle Joe
Hit him on the forehead with a knife and a fork
(She) said that he looked like the devil
Then she said... "pass the vinegar," I`m beginning to think
(That) I`m the only one who hasn`t taken to the drinking of it
Though I almost had a weakness

It pains me to mention
These varicose concerns
While I have to tolerate you family jewels
I really mustn`t grumble
(`Cause) when I die the cats and dogs will jump up and down
And you little swines will get nothing
Though I almost had a weakness