Lyrics
Jackie's just 17, and hard to please
Jackie is a 17-year-old who is difficult to satisfy or impress.
She steps on the scene, like a gypsy queen
She enters situations with a captivating presence, reminiscent of a free-spirited gypsy.
And she's looking at everybody, with a secret smile
Observing others with a concealed smile, hinting at an undisclosed understanding or insight.
She got a black tattoo on her body
She bears a mysterious black tattoo on her body.
And it says
It indicates
"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
Repetition emphasizing a readiness or acceptance of mortality, being prepared for death when it arrives.
"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-You don't know what she's seen, or where she's been
Unknown experiences and travels have shaped her, intriguing those who encounter her gaze.
But you catch her eye, and it makes you freeze
Meeting her gaze causes a momentary halt or pause in one's actions.
And she's looking at everybody, with a secret smile
Similar to before, observing others with a secretive smile.
She got a black tattoo on her body
Reiterating the presence of the enigmatic black tattoo.
And it says
Reiterating the indication of readiness for death.
"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
Repetition emphasizing a readiness or acceptance of mortality, being prepared for death when it arrives.
"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-The devil's dancing toe to toe
A dance with the devil, anticipating being prepared for the moment when death arrives.
When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go
-The devil's dancing toe to toe
-When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go
-The devil's dancing toe to toe
-When the reaper comes, I'll be ready to go
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
Continued emphasis on preparedness for death, echoing the earlier repetitions.
"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
-"When I die, yeah, you know I'll be ready to go"
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