Sulky Girl by Elvis Costello
Sulky Girl by Elvis Costello

Sulky Girl

Elvis Costello * Track #9 On Brutal Youth

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Sulky Girl by Elvis Costello

Release Date
Tue Mar 08 1994
Performed by
Elvis Costello
Produced by
Mitchell Froom & Elvis Costello
About

This song is about a girl finding freedom away from the judgments of her parents and home town. She’s partying and resisting the advances of rich men, who are attracted to her exotic demeanor.

My personal opinion is that Elvis Costello ought to rewrite this to make it about Melania Trump. It could...

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Sulky Girl Lyrics

[Verse 1]
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

[Verse 2]
She left her European town
Before she let the family down
She couldn't stand the massacre game
So she dyed her hair, 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]
So 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

[Bridge]
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
Sulky girl

[Verse 3]
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]
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

[Chorus 2]
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

[Bridge 2]
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
Sulky girl
Sulky girl

Sulky Girl Q&A

Who wrote Sulky Girl's ?

Sulky Girl was written by Elvis Costello.

Who produced Sulky Girl's ?

Sulky Girl was produced by Mitchell Froom & Elvis Costello.

When did Elvis Costello release Sulky Girl?

Elvis Costello released Sulky Girl on Tue Mar 08 1994.

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