Costello, Elvis - 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
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
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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Costello, Elvis Sulky Girl Comments
This is a quarter century old. Frightening.
I love this song thanks for post
can you imagine being in a smoky club. with elvis singing and a piano.
That would be incredible. I overlooked this song. I mean I knew it was good,but now I realize it's a classic. He has so many great songs that are never mentioned-No Dancing,Little Triggers, Man Called Uncle, PigeonEnglish,Black And White World,Possession,Strict Time,Lovers Walk,Shallow Grave,You Tripped At Every Step etc.
dont forget londons brilliant parade!
Yes! London's Brilliant is pretty good too. It's one that he never recorded,written for Wendy James.
rendered with a film -noir lens [i' ve done film as well as music !!] So I can visualize it ! you can just picture him peering through those veils of smoke with a femme fatale stretched out on the piano!! enjoy the night !!
Sulky Girl!
Different to Brutal Youth version but - this is Elvis' best song - Costello or Presley. Talking like a duchess but you're still a waitress. The end's gorn...
@kevtruth The first bridge is missing:
"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 when the chance appears
You'll be nearer to tears
Sulky girl"
I swear some of this some gets cut. Its a 5 minute song on Brutal Youth
One of my all time favorite songs. (reminds me of my first mrs!!)
Excellent song
It's got to be one of my favourite songs. Brilliant!
yiiiiir main!!
This Elvis really is King.......great song.