Gentle Jack
Gentle Jack: Whispers of Intrigue and Vanishing Shadows
Lyrics
They call him Jack the Ripper, Gentle Jack
Refers to the nickname "Gentle Jack" being ironically juxtaposed with the infamous name "Jack the Ripper," hinting at a contrast between a seemingly harmless persona and a notorious historical figure known for brutality.
He rides through the city
Describes Gentle Jack riding through the city.
On his big black bike
Indicates that he rides on a large, black-colored bike.
He will stop at a corner - whistle a tune
Implies that he stops at a corner and whistles a tune, possibly to attract attention or signal his presence.
Someone will always climb aboard
Suggests that someone always joins him, presumably a woman, by boarding his bike.
And you'll never see her again
Implies that once a woman boards his bike, she disappears or is not seen again.
Fathers tell their daughters
Reflects the cautionary nature of the community, where fathers warn their daughters about Gentle Jack.
To keep away from Jack
Further emphasizes the warning for young women to stay away from Gentle Jack.
Brothers tie their sisters to a chair
Describes a protective measure - brothers taking action to prevent their sisters from encountering Gentle Jack.
Husbands warn their wives
Highlights husbands cautioning their wives about the danger posed by Gentle Jack.
That Jack is on the prowl
Indicates the general awareness within the community that Gentle Jack is a threat.
But it doesn't really matter
Suggests a resigned attitude, implying that despite warnings, women still become involved with Gentle Jack.
Someone always climbs aboard
Reiterates the pattern of someone always accompanying Gentle Jack despite warnings.
Husbands warn their wives
Repeats the warnings husbands give to their wives about Gentle Jack and the recurring pattern of someone getting involved with him.
That Jack is on the prowl
-But it doesn't really matter
-Someone always climbs aboard
-He wears a black mustache and a green hat
Describes Gentle Jack's appearance - black mustache, green hat - providing limited details about his identity.
That's all that we know of
-That so Gentle Jack
-A band of many husbands off'ring rewards
References a group of husbands offering rewards, presumably to capture or stop Gentle Jack, but someone still accompanies him.
Someone will always climb aboard
Repeats the pattern of someone boarding with Gentle Jack and subsequently disappearing.
And you'll never see her again
-Fathers tell their daughters
Reiterates the cautionary advice from fathers, brothers, and husbands, highlighting the consistent pattern despite warnings.
To keep away from Jack
-Brothers tie their sisters to a chair
-Husbands warn their wives
-That Jack is on the prowl
-But it doesn't really matter
-Someone always climbs aboard
-Husbands warn their wives
Repeats the cycle of warnings and someone getting involved with Gentle Jack despite caution.
That Jack is on the prowl
-But it doesn't really matter
-Someone always climbs aboard
-And if one day you find this Gentle Jack
Suggests a strategy to confront Gentle Jack by pretending to be friendly, but it is implied that this tactic won't work, and the person won't be seen again.
And you want to get that big and fat reward
-You'll have to jump and
-Whistle with Gentle Jack
-Pretend that you are someone's friend
-But no one will see you again
-Fathers tell their daughters
Reiterates warnings and the pattern of someone joining Gentle Jack despite cautionary advice.
To keep away from Jack
-Brothers tie their sisters to a chair
-Husbands warn their wives
-That Jack is on the prowl
-But it doesn't really matter
-Someone always climbs aboard
-Husbands warn their wives
Repeats the warnings husbands give to their wives about Gentle Jack and the consistent pattern of someone accompanying him.
That Jack is on the prowl
-But it doesn't really matter
-Someone always climbs aboard
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