Elvis Costello - The Fall Of The World's Own Optimist lyrics

[Verse 1] There's no charity in you And that surprises me I guess I thought you were a golden idol Because I called you majesty On the balustrade You watched me hunt for tips I was obliged to pick up From the pa**ing trade [Chorus] Hey, kids - look at this It's the fall of the world's own optimist I could get back up if you insist But you'll have to ask politely Because the eggshells I've been treading Couldn't spare me a beheading And I'll know I had it coming From a Caesar who was only slumming Hey, kids - look at this It's the fall of the world's own optimist [Verse 2] Well, I could have objections Which you could override But what's the point - we're only flogging the horse When the horseman has up and died Once I testified And swore I'd never leave a stone unturned I bet you're really glad that I lied [Chorus] [Verse 3] Hey, kids - look at this It's the fall of the world's own optimist I could get back up if you insist But you'll have to ask politely Yes, you'll have to ask politely Yes, you'll have to ask