Elvis Costello

Daddy can I turn this?

Elvis Costello


There is a button and there's a switch 
There is a needle and there's a dial 
There is a lever I want to lift 
And still you treat me like I'm a child 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy can I turn this? 

Will it be very dangerous? 
Or will it taste nice? 
You wash your hands with perfume and spice 
I'll tell you when I want your advise 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy can I turn this? 

Is anybody acting your age? 
You got a girl you keep in a cage 
You give her presents after a while 
A birthday cake containing a file 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy can I turn this? 

The flashing lights go running 'round and 'round 
It spits out money 
It tastes like honey 
So drink it down 

It leaves the slightest chemical taste 
It could be most unfortunate 
Earrings that jangle before they're seen 
She slaps your face like a tambourine 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy can I turn this? 
Daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy...