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Elvis Costello – Alison (3:25)

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“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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  • Monade2010

    ♥.•*¨*•♫♪~ ♡ ~ ♡ ~ ♡

    last week

  • Freakth

    past hard work,sometimes Ifeel free in precious time

    16 days ago

  • NitaD1

    My aim is true

    March 2012

  • Walrus85

    brilliant

    March 2012

  • mattrockrob

    addicted ♥

    February 2012

  • bianca_lg_xx

    love this song <3

    January 2012

  • billwisnow

    Wow this song was first released in 1977?? Incredible.,,A great album

    January 2012

  • oldiesfanjohn

    Alison

    December 2011

  • coldbludedkilla

    My aim is true.

    December 2011

  • zizic22

    brings me many memories..

    December 2011

  • zizic22

    i like it too much that song

    December 2011

  • redhotburrito

    "...I think somebody better put out the big light, 'cause I can't stand to see this way..."

    November 2011

  • gilliananne

    Still awesome

    November 2011

  • sebastianfan

    Awesome song It's my mom's name:)

    October 2011

  • nick_honest

    Alison is a masterpiece

    October 2011

  • oldiesfanjohn

    loved it when he appeared on 2 1/2 Men...acting wasn`t bad

    September 2011

  • pabloidz

    oh Alison, my aim is true

    September 2011

  • kiteo

    Where are you now Elvis?

    September 2011

  • BigKat77

    Classic Elvis.

    August 2011

  • jayelgee1

    Elvis did this acoustic when I saw him at The Palace Theatre in upper Mahattan some months ago. Beautiful.

    August 2011
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