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?

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 Ma*sacre Game
So she dyed her hair and adopted another name
With the evidence of pa*sing out stamped on her hand
She glows in the dark he thinks she's from another planet

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

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

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

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

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

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 practicing your blackmail faces
Suddenly you're talking like a duchess but you're still a waitress
I saw through your pretense but in my defense
There are a few events I think will spare the censor
Sulky girl

Sulky girl, I saw you practicing your blackmail faces
Suddenly you're talking like a duchess but you're still a waitress
I saw through your pretense but in my defense
There are a few events I think will spare the censor
Sulky girl

Sulky girl, I saw you practicing your blackmail faces
Suddenly you're talking like a duchess but you're still a waitress
I saw through your pretense but in my defense
There are a few events I think will spare the censor
Sulky girl

Sulky girl, I saw you practicing your blackmail faces
Suddenly you're talking like a duchess but you're still a waitress
I saw through your pretense but in my defense
There are a few events I think will spare the censor
Sulky girl

Elvis Costello - The Very Best of Elvis Costello

Apr 2001

1. (What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love & Understanding
2. Oliver's Army
3. (I Don't Want To Go To) Chelsea
4. Accidents Will Happen
5. Pump It Up
6. I Can't Stand Up For Falling Down
7. Radio Radio
8. Clubland
9. Good Year For The Roses
10. Man Out Of Time
11. I Wanna Be Loved
12. Everyday I Write The Book
13. Brilliant Mistake
14. The Other Side Of Summer
15. Tokyo Storm Warning
16. Sulky Girl
17. So Like Candy
18. She
19. Big Tears - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
20. Beyond Belief - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
21. Lipstick Vogue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
22. Green Shirt - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
23. Pills & Soap
24. Shipbuilding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
25. High Fidelity - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
26. New Lace Sleeves - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
27. Talking In The Dark - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
28. New Amsterdam
29. I Hope You're Happy Now - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
30. Riot Act - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
31. My Funny Valentine
32. Indoor Fireworks - The Costello Show
33. Almost Blue - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
34. I Want You - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
35. God Give My Strength
36. That Day Is Done
37. I Want To Vanish - Elvis Costello/Steve Nieve