Bernadette
Written by: Ray DaviesPublished by: Davray Music Ltd.
Lyrics:
I don't wanna leave, Bernadette,
But I don't wanna live with the jet set.
I don't wanna leave with you payin' all my debts,
With that alimony, palimony, whatever it is you get.
Ooh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
You've never done a day's work in your life,
You've got no incentive.
You've made a career out of punting off all of the men you've slept with.
Ooh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
I can't get a job, Bernadette,
So all that I can offer are a lot of bad debts
If you marry me, Bernadette,
You'll lose the alimony, palimony, whatever it is you get.
Ooh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
You've never done a day's work in your life,
You've got no incentive.
You've made a career out of punting off all of the men you've slept with.
Ooh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
Ooh, Bernadette, Bernadette.
Ooh, Bernadette, Bernadette.
[Extra verse from extended version:
Bernadette's got a house in the country,
She's really got it made.
Her lawyers made her filthy rich,
She's got all expenses paid.]
Maybe a famous rock star will fly you away,
Then you'll eat him all up,
And spit him out,
With a dash of Perrier.
And when you've had enough
You'll throw him away,
And take him for all you can get.
Yeah, you like it don't you, Bernadette?
I don't want to leave Bernadette,
But I wanna keep a little bit of self respect.
I don't want to leave with you paying all my debts,
With that alimony, palimony, whatever it is you get.
Ooh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
You've never done a day's work in your life.
You've got no incentive.
Women like you oughta be locked up,
For giving others a bad name.
Ohh, Bernadette, you are so expensive.
Ooh, Bernadette, Bernadette.
Ooh, Bernadette.
I think you're sad.
This song can be found on the following releases:
stereo mix (3:28), recorded May-Jun 1981 at Konk Studios, Hornsey, LondonState Of Confusion | 1983 | Brazil | Arista (Ariola Discos Fonograficos) 812 945-18 | 12" vinyl LP (album), 33 1/3 RPM |
State Of Confusion | 24 May, 1983 | USA | Arista AL8-8018 | 12" vinyl LP (album), 33 1/3 RPM |
State Of Confusion | 24 May, 1983 | USA | Arista AC8-8018 | Cassette |
State Of Confusion | 10 Jun, 1983 | UK | Arista 205 275 | 12" vinyl LP (album), 33 1/3 RPM |
State Of Confusion | 10 Jun, 1983 | UK | Arista 405 275 | Cassette |
State Of Confusion | Dec 1983 | Germany | Arista 610.037-222 | CD |
State Of Confusion | May 1984 | USA | Arista ARCD-8018 | CD |
State Of Confusion | 27 Apr, 1999 | USA | Konk/Velvel 63467-79731-2 | CD |
State Of Confusion | 24 Aug, 2004 | USA | Konk/Koch Records VEL-SC-79806 | SACD (hybrid) |
stereo mix, longer mix (3:41), recorded May-Jun 1981 at Konk Studios, Hornsey, London
Don't Forget To Dance/Bernadette | 30 Sep, 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 524 | 7" vinyl single, 45 RPM |
Don't Forget To Dance/Bernadette | 30 Sep, 1983 | UK | Arista ARIST 12524 | 12" vinyl single, 45 RPM |
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