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ELVIS COSTELLO lyrics : "Sulky Girl"

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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