Oliver's Army Lyrics

Don't start that talking
I could talk all night
My mind is sleepwalking
While I'm putting the world to right

Call careers information
Have you got yourself an occupation?

Oliver's army is here to stay
Oliver's army are on their way
And I would rather be anywhere else
But here today

There was a checkpoint Charlie
He didn't crack a smile
But it's no laughing party
When you've been on the murder mile

Only takes one itchy trigger
One more widow, one less white nigger

Oliver's army is here to stay
Oliver's army are on their way
And I would rather be anywhere else
But here today

Hong Kong is up for grabs
London is full of Arabs
We could be in Palestine
Overrun by a Chinese line
With the boys from the Mersey and the Thames and the Tyne

But there's no danger
It's a profession a career
Though it could be arranged
With just a word in Mr. Churchill's ear

If you're out of luck or out of work
We could send you to Johannesburg

Oliver's army is here to stay
Oliver's army are on their way
And I would rather be anywhere else
But here today

And I would rather be anywhere else
But here today
And I would rather be anywhere else
But here today
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

Elvis Costello - The Very Best of Elvis Costello

Apr 2001

1. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
2. Oliver's Army
3. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
4. Accidents Will Happen
5. Pump It Up
6. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
7. Radio Radio
8. Clubland
9. Good Year For The Roses
10. Man Out Of Time
11. I Wanna Be Loved
12. Everyday I Write The Book
13. Brilliant Mistake
14. The Other Side Of Summer
15. Tokyo Storm Warning
16. Sulky Girl
17. So Like Candy
18. She
19. Big Tears - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
20. Beyond Belief - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
21. Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
22. Green Shirt - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
23. Pills & Soap
24. Shipbuilding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
25. High Fidelity - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
26. New Lace Sleeves - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
27. Talking In The Dark - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
28. New Amsterdam
29. I Hope You're Happy Now - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
30. Riot Act - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
31. My Funny Valentine
32. Indoor Fireworks - The Costello Show
33. Almost Blue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
34. I Want You - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
35. God Give My Strength
36. That Day Is Done
37. I Want To Vanish - Elvis Costello/Steve Nieve