I generally gravitate to the music first before the lyrics. But as a writer, I still marvel at well-spun verses and choruses. This month, I’m joining the music Twitter community in #31DaySongLyricChallenge

Day 28

There are few lyricists who are as witty and talented at writing about unrequited love and failed relationships as Elvis Costello. Armed Forces was his third album, as part of a string of nine studio albums recorded in just eight years. “Accidents Will Happen” is a naive little song about infidelity written with a wry sense of humor. Every verse has an unforgettable turn of phrase, proving that Costello was often at his best when he was mired in self deprecation.

“There's so many fish in the sea that only rise up in the sweat and smoke like mercury. But they keep you hanging on. They say you're so young. Your mind is made up, but your mouth is undone.”