Lyrics
You're in for surprise
You will experience something unexpected.
You're in for a shock
You will be greatly surprised.
In London town streets
Refers to the streets of London.
When there's darkness and fog
Describes a setting of darkness and fog.
When you least expect me
I will appear when you are not anticipating.
And you turn your back
When you are not paying attention.
I'll attack
Implies a sudden attack.
I smile when I'm sneaking
Expresses enjoyment in stealthy actions.
Through shadows by the wall
Moving discreetly along the wall's shadows.
I laugh when I'm creeping
Deriving amusement from silent movement.
But you won't hear me at all
Your awareness won't detect my presence.
All hear my warning
Take heed of my cautionary message.
Never turn your back
Do not turn away, stay vigilant.
On the ripper
Refers to the ominous figure known as "The Ripper."
You'll soon shake with fear
Anticipation of fear that will overcome you soon.
Never knowing if I'm near
Uncertainty about my proximity.
I'm sly and I'm shameless
Describes my character as cunning and without shame.
Nocturnal and nameless
Nocturnal and without a known identity.
Except for ""The Ripper""
Identified only as "The Ripper."
Or if you like ""Jack The Knife""
Alternative reference to "Jack The Knife."
Any back alley street
Possibility of encountering in a dimly lit street.
Is where we'll probably meet
Suggests a location for a potential encounter.
Underneath a gas lamp
Setting beneath a gas lamp, with a cold and damp atmosphere.
Where the air's cold and damp
Describes the chilling environment.
I'm a nasty surprise
Forewarning of a disturbing revelation.
I'm a devil in disguise
A malevolent force in a deceptive guise.
I'm a footstep at night
A presence marked by silent footsteps at night.
I'm a scream of the fright
A manifestation of fear expressed through screams.
All hear my warning
Reiteration of the cautionary message.
Never turn your back
Emphasizes the importance of remaining vigilant.
On the ripper, the ripper, the ripper
Repetition of the ominous identity, "The Ripper."
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