Sulky Girl
Elvis Costello Lyrics

She wears a wedding ring her sister lent
She's pretending to be married to avoid advances

To throw them off the scent
She's trying to hide her true intentions

Just let them guess, it`s what they expect
People assume things about her, and she doesn't correct them

Who in the world has bitten her neck?
She's engaged in sexual activity with someone

She`s discovered wearing last night`s dress
She's still out from the previous night's activities

The carnal and cunning, she couldn't express
She behaves promiscuously but doesn't show her true emotions

Who do you think she`s trying to impress?
She is trying to gain attention and approval

I think you`d better hold your tongue
It's best to keep quiet

Although you`ve never been that strong
You're not tough enough

I`m sorry to say that I knew all along
They knew about her true nature

You`re no match for that sulky girl
They can't handle her

She left her European town
She ran away from home

Before she let the family down
She didn't want to disappoint her family

She couldn't stand the massacre game
She detests violence

So she dyed her hair and adopted another name
She changed her identity

With the evidence of passing out stamped on her hand
She was drinking the night before

She glows in the dark
She stands out

He thinks she`s from another planet
He finds her mysterious

Sulky girl
A girl who is moody and difficult to deal with

I`m sure you look a picture when you cry
She assumes the girl is attractive when crying

Threatening the silent treatment doesn't qualify
Using the silent treatment is not an effective way of communication

It`s like money in the bank
She values emotional outbursts and uses them as leverage

Your expression is blank
She appears emotionless

But while the chance appears
When things seem to be going well

You`ll be nearer to tears
She will become emotional and cry

He said "Hello, my pretty flower"
A man tries to impress her with flattery

Just trying out his tycoon power
The man thinks his wealth can win her over

Avoiding the mirror, her pitying stare
The girl doesn't like what she sees in the mirror

She said "You`re mistaken, your money`s no good in here"
She's not impressed with his money

Just some stupid little know-it-all
She finds him annoying and unimpressive

Who thought she looked easy; he`s not that astute
He judged her wrongly

He`ll pay for the distance
He will suffer the consequences

Between cruelty and beauty
Between being mean or being attractive

I won`t tell you again
Stop

What do you gain
What is the purpose?

By blackening her name
By tarnishing her reputation

She`s smarter than you
She's more intelligent

Oh isn't it a shame
That it's a waste of time

You`re gonna lose that sulky girl
She will leave and he will lose her

I saw you practicing your blackmail faces
She saw the girl trying to manipulate others with emotions

Suddenly you`re talking like a duchess
She's putting on a facade of being superior

But you`re still a waitress
She still has a low-status job

I saw through your pretense
She could see the girl's true self

But in my defense
To explain her actions

There are a few events
There are some things

I think will spare the censor
That she won't say out loud

Sulky girl
A girl who is moody and difficult to deal with