Alison is a song written by Elvis Costello, supposedly about a woman he had seen at a party. While Costello himself has been somewhat ambiguous about the songs true meaning, its frequently interpreted as an expression of unrequited love.
Oh it's so funny to be seeing you after so long girl And by the way you look I understand that you were not impressed But I heard you let that little friend of mine Take off your party dress I'm not gonna get too sentimental Like those other sticky valentines Cause I don't know if you were loving somebody I only know it isn't mine
Alison I know this world is killing you Oh Alison my aim is true
Well I see you've got a husband now Did he leave your pretty fingers lying in the wedding cake You used to hold him right in your hand But he took all that he could take Sometimes I wish that I could stop you from talking When I hear those silly things that you say I think somebody better put out the big light (Be)cause I can't stand to see you this way
Alison I know this world is killing you Oh Alison my aim is true My aim is true, my aim is true (Repeat to fade)