Lyrics Elvis Costello – The Comedians

I fell under such gentle persuasion
You can’t refuse it’s like a home from home
Meanwhile in the Motor car kingdom
They’re finding that all that glitters is not chrome

Chorus:
And I’m up while the dawn is breaking
Even though my heart is aching
I should be drinking a toast to absent friends
Instead of these comedians

I’ve looked into these eyes upon reflection
They’ve seen the face of love, they’ve seen a few
What kind of love is this upon inspection
You’ll be the last to know who’s fooling who

Chorus