Sulky Girl Lyrics

The song Sulky Girl is performed by Elvis Costello in the album named The Very Best of Elvis Costello in the year 2001 .



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


Sulky Girl