Sulky Girl - Elvis Costello

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 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

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