Lyrics
Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
Describing Mack the Knife as dangerous and cunning with sharp teeth.
And it shows them pearly white
Highlighting the visibility of Mack's white, pearly teeth.
Just a jackknife has old MacHeath, babe
Introducing Mack the Knife's weapon, a jackknife, kept hidden.
And he keeps it, ah, out of sight
Emphasizing Mack's discretion in concealing the jackknife.
You know when that shark bites with his teeth, babe
Illustrating the impact of Mack's shark-like bite, causing chaos.
Scarlet billows start to spread
Depicting the aftermath of the shark bite with vivid imagery.
Fancy gloves, oh, wears old MacHeath, babe
Describing Mack the Knife's stylish attire, including fancy gloves.
So there's never, never a trace of red
Stating that Mack leaves no trace of blood or evidence.
Now on the sidewalk, huh, huh, whoo sunny morning, un huh
Setting the scene on a sunny morning with a dead body on the sidewalk.
Lies a body just oozin' life, eek
Describing the life-draining from the deceased body.
And someone's sneakin' 'round the corner
Suggesting someone suspicious lurking, possibly Mack the Knife.
Could that someone be Mack the Knife?
Pondering if the lurking figure is indeed Mack the Knife.
There's a tugboat, huh, huh, down by the river don'tcha know
Introducing a location by the river where activities are occurring.
Where a cement bag's just a-drooppin' on down
Describing a cement bag dropping, hinting at clandestine dealings.
Oh, that cement is just, it's there for the weight, dear
Explaining the purpose of the cement for weight, implying foul play.
Five'll get ya ten, old Macky's back in town
Suggesting Mack the Knife's return to the scene with confidence.
Now did ya hear 'bout Louie Miller? He disappeared, babe
Narrating Louie Miller's mysterious disappearance after withdrawing money.
After drawin' out all his hard-earned cash
Questioning if Mack the Knife's spending spree is linked to Louie's disappearance.
And now MacHeath spends just like a sailor
Noting Mack the Knife's extravagant spending similar to a sailor.
Could it be our boy's done somethin' rash?
Raising concerns about Mack's impulsive and risky behavior.
Now Jenny Diver, ho, ho, yeah, Sukey Tawdry
Listing female characters associated with Mack the Knife.
Ooh, Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Naming additional female characters linked to Mack's influence.
Oh, the line forms on the right, babe
Indicating a queue forming, possibly reflecting Mack's popularity or infamy.
Now that Macky's back in town
Reiterating the return of Mack the Knife and its impact on the environment.
I said Jenny Diver, whoa, Sukey Tawdry
Repeating the names of female characters, emphasizing their association with Mack.
Look out to Miss Lotte Lenya and old Lucy Brown
Repeating the names, reinforcing the connection between Mack and these women.
Yes, that line forms on the right, babe
Reiterating the formation of a queue, possibly in anticipation of Mack's return.
Now that Macky's back in town
Restating the impact of Mack the Knife's return on the surroundings.
Look out, old Macky's back
Warning of the imminent presence of Mack the Knife.
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