Sulky Girl Lyrics by Elvis Costello

Sulky Girl Lyrics

    She wears a wedding ring her sister lent
    To throw them off the scent
    Just let them guess, it's what they expect
    Who in the world has bitten her neck?
    She's discovered wearing last night's dress
    The carnal and cunning, she couldn't express
    Who do you think she's trying to impress?

    Chorus:
    I think you'd better hold your tongue
    Although you've never been that strong
    I'm sorry to say that i knew all along
    You're no match for that sulky girl

    She left her european town
    Before she let the family down
    She couldn't stand the massacre game
    So she dyed her hair and adopted another name
    With the evidence of passing out stamped on her hand
    She glows in the dark
    He thinks she's from another planet

    Chorus

    Sulky girl
    I'm sure you look a picture when you cry
    Threatening the silent treatment doesn't qualify
    It's like money in the bank
    Your expression is blank
    But while the chance appears
    You'll be nearer to tears
    Sulky girl [2x]

    He said "hello, my pretty flower"
    Just trying out his tycoon power
    Avoiding the mirror, her pitying stare
    She said "you're mistaken, your money's no good in here"
    Just some stupid little know-it-all
    Who thought she looked easy; he's not that astute
    He'll pay for the distance
    Between cruelty and beauty

    Chorus

    So i won't tell you again
    What do you gain
    By blackening her name
    She's smarter than you
    Oh isn't it a shame
    You're gonna lose that sulky girl

    Sulky girl
    I saw you practising your blackmail faces
    Suddenly you're talking like a duchess
    But you're still a waitress
    I saw through your pretence
    But in my defence
    There are a few events
    I think will spare the censor
    Sulky girl [4x]

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