Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Favourite Hour (Live) Lyrics by Elvis Costello

My Flame Burns Blue (Live with the Metropole Orkest)

2006

[Verse 1]
Figure hanging on a leather band
Cog consults the watch he cups in his hand
Bejewelled movement measures lost and vanished time
Pray for the boy who makes his bed in cold earth and quicklime
[Chorus]
So stay the hands, arrest the time
Till I am captured by your touch
Blessings I don't count, small mercies and such
The flags may lower as we approach the favorite hour
[Verse 2]
Now there's a tragic waste of brutal youth
Strip and polish this unvarnished truth
The tricky door that gapes beneath the raggеd noose
The crippled vеrdict begs again for the lamest excuse
[Chorus]
So stay the hands, arrest the time
Till I am captured by your touch
Blessings I don't count, small mercies and such
The flags may lower as we approach the favorite hour
[Verse 3]
Put out my eyes so I may never spy
Waving branches as they're waving goodbye
Their vile perfume brings to my mouth a bitter taste
The murmuring brooks had best speak up, it's a terrible waste
[Chorus]
So stay the hands, arrest the time
Till I am captured by your touch
Blessings I don't count, small mercies and such
The flags may lower as we approach the favorite hour
Credits
Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello

About “Favourite Hour (Live)” by Elvis Costello

Read the complete lyrics to "Favourite Hour (Live)" by Elvis Costello from the album "My Flame Burns Blue (Live with the Metropole Orkest)" in 2006. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"Favourite Hour (Live)" is performed by Elvis Costello. from the album "My Flame Burns Blue (Live with the Metropole Orkest)" in 2006 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Favourite Hour (Live)", explore more songs by Elvis Costello using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Elvis Costello · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Favourite Hour (Live)" is credited to Elvis Costello. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Favourite Hour (Live)" appears on "My Flame Burns Blue (Live with the Metropole Orkest)" in 2006.

Visit the Elvis Costello artist page at /artist/elvis-costello for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.