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My aim is true, my aim is true

"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". View wiki
"Alison" is a bittersweet ballad written by Elvis Costello. The singer articulates his feelings towards Alison, presumably a former lover, … read more
"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 … read more

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Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English . Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's scene in the mid-, he burst into fame with his critically acclaimed 1977 debut 'My Aim Is True', still one of the most successful debuts of all time. He soon did much work in the genres of , , and after he formed Elvis Costello & The Attractions. In a long and successful career, Costello has released over thirty studio albums on his own and with the Attra… read more
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English . Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's s… read more
Elvis Costello (born Declan Patrick MacManus on 25 August 1954) is an internationally known English . Gaining prominence as an early participant in London's scene in the mid-, he burst into fame with h… read more

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