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About This Track
“Alison” is a bittersweet ballad written by Elvis Costello. The singer articulates his feelings towards Alison, presumably a former lover, who has just got married. Though the music is sweet and tender, the words are harsh and biting. He insists (and repeats) throughout that his “aim is true” (which gave title to his 1977 album), suggesting that, though he is conveying anger, he means well. Or perhaps he offers his “aim” to “put out the big light”.
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mattrockrob wrote:
addicted ♥
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bianca_lg_xx wrote:
love this song <3
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billwisnow wrote:
Wow this song was first released in 1977?? Incredible.,,A great album
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
Alison
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coldbludedkilla wrote:
My aim is true.
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zizic22 wrote:
brings me many memories..
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zizic22 wrote:
i like it too much that song
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redhotburrito wrote:
"...I think somebody better put out the big light, 'cause I can't stand to see this way..."
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gilliananne wrote:
Still awesome
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sebastianfan wrote:
Awesome song It's my mom's name:)
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nick_honest wrote:
Alison is a masterpiece
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oldiesfanjohn wrote:
loved it when he appeared on 2 1/2 Men...acting wasn`t bad
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pabloidz wrote:
oh Alison, my aim is true
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kiteo wrote:
Where are you now Elvis?
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BigKat77 wrote:
Classic Elvis.
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jayelgee1 wrote:
Elvis did this acoustic when I saw him at The Palace Theatre in upper Mahattan some months ago. Beautiful.
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ClydeConkey wrote:
Sometimes I wish I could STOP you from talking when I hear the silly things that you say...Alison must have been my ex-wife!
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michael031257 wrote:
The entire Album was a brilliant debut - but this sing is one of it's very best!
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alliedbakeries wrote:
Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever get tired of this song.
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climmels wrote:
Possibly one of the best songs ever?
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