The song Oliver's Army is performed by Elvis Costello in the album named The Very Best of Elvis Costello in the year 2001 .
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
The Very Best of Elvis Costello
- (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
- Oliver's Army
- (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
- Accidents Will Happen
- Pump It Up
- I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
- Radio Radio
- Clubland
- Good Year For The Roses
- Man Out Of Time
- I Wanna Be Loved
- Everyday I Write The Book
- Brilliant Mistake
- The Other Side Of Summer
- Tokyo Storm Warning
- Sulky Girl
- So Like Candy
- She
- Big Tears - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Beyond Belief - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Green Shirt - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Pills & Soap
- Shipbuilding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- High Fidelity - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- New Lace Sleeves - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Talking In The Dark - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- New Amsterdam
- I Hope You're Happy Now - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Riot Act - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- My Funny Valentine
- Indoor Fireworks - The Costello Show
- Almost Blue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- I Want You - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- God Give My Strength
- That Day Is Done
- I Want To Vanish - Elvis Costello/Steve Nieve