Bacharach and Costello

A few years ago the musical pairing of the amazing Elvis Costello and legendary Burt Bacharach was something I really loved. I have been so grateful and honoured to have met Burt. I genuinely love the direction and ownership he brings with the music and I have sat at the feet of this maestro and been humbled by the music he creates and the timings and the nuances that are layered throughout his signature pieces.

This song is a You Tube offering called My Thief. The meaning of the song is explained and shows the masterful direction of Burt Bacharach. Listen for the angelic voice of the lady at the end. AMAZING.

When I go to sleep, you become my thief
Why don't you steal what you can keep?
But you won't let me be
You break into my dreams
And every day seems different
Sometimes I pretend you'll come back again
And you'll console the heart you stole
Have pity on the man
Who knows that you have gone
And has begun to break down

I feel almost possessed
So long as I don't lose this glorious distress then
You can take all I have left
I know it's over
If you can't be my lover
Be my thief

I'm so drowsy now, I'll unlock the door
What fades in time will hurt much more
So here's that happy scene
Where you come back to me
It's only found in fiction

I feel almost possessed
So long as I don't lose this glorious distress then
You can take all I have left
I know it's over
If you can't be my lover
Be my thief

"I didn't lead you on,
But there will always be
A little larceny in everyone

So hush and don't you cry
I'm trying to be kind
Because I have a perfect alibi"