Elvis Costello - I Almost Had A Weakness lyrics

Thank you for the flowers I threw them on the fire And i burned the photographs that you had enclosed God they were ugly children So you're the little ba*tard of that brother of mine Trying to trick a poor old woman 'til i almost had a weakness Last week cousin florence Bit your uncle joe Hit him on the forehead with a knife and a fork (she) said that he looked like the devil Then she said... "pa** the vinegar," i'm beginning to think (that) i'm the only one who hasn't taken to the drinking of it Though i almost had a weakness It pains me to mention These delicate concerns While i have to tolerate you family j**els I really mustn't grumble ('cause) when i die the cats and dogs will jump up and down And you little swines will get nothing Though i almost had a weakness