(Elvis Costello/Jerry Ragavoy)
Nothing can ever be the same
All of the promises we made seem hollow

But there's still some streets in this town
Oh, they're marked, they're marked with your shadow


So if you see me, look surprised
Well, well, well, if you don't
Oh, just pass me by

And I may, I may even brush your sleeve
Oh, as you turn around, turn around and leave


Now it's hard to act like strangers
When we used to be so strong
Everything is changing

And most of it is wrong
What do we know of anything
Two fools of some renown

Either side, either side of the same town

Somewhere there's a light

Oh, I can sense it
Though I may fall back again
Oh, I know, yes, I know it's a fight

Oh, but I must, Lord, I must
Withstand the strain


Now it's hard to keep ignoring
Someone you recognise
And if I seem contented

Well, that's only my disguise
What do we know of anything
Two fools of some renown

Either side, either side of the same town
Oh, yeah, either side, either side of the same town