Elvis Costello You Stole My Bell Lyrics

You Stole My Bell Lyrics

There is a place

Underneath the staircase

Where I keep the evidence

Of what once would offer peace



In a deep blue velvet box, filled with joy and pride

Should I pick the locks? Should I peek inside?

Can I stand the sight of those happy days?

Should I strike a match, burn them all away?



'Cause you stole my bell and you broke my chime

And the clock spins 'round but it won't keep time

There are many lovely girls in this cold and loveless world

But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you

But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you



So here we are

But it's not quite like we thought

Those things were priceless then

Now I know, they can't be bought



In a deep blue velvet box, fastened with a pin

Should I lift the lid? Should I look within?

Was it my last chance or my first mistake?

Is it just a step that we'll never take?



'Cause you stole my bell and you broke my chime

And the clock spins 'round but it won't keep time

There are many lovely girls in this cold and loveless world

But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you

But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you

But not one is the equal of you, heaven knows how much I love you