Kingfish
The Enigmatic Saga of the Kingfish
Lyrics
High stepping sharpshooter ladies man
Describes the protagonist as a confident and attractive man with shooting skills.
He rolls around the city in his big black sedan
He moves through the city in a large black sedan.
He has the window down halfway so u can barely make him out
His car window is halfway down, making him partially visible.
But his eyes will tell the story without a doubt
Although hard to see, his eyes reveal a compelling story.
They call him the kingfish
The character is known as the "kingfish."
Like a shadow lingering behind your back
He is likened to a shadow, suggesting a mysterious and elusive presence.
Awww the kingfish
Reiterates the title and emphasizes the mysterious aura of the kingfish.
He's got a 22 in his pocket and
He carries a .22 caliber firearm and a sack with $1000.
1000 dollars in a sack
Highlights his financial resources and readiness for action.
Suits that could pay your mortgage
His suits are luxurious and expensive, capable of covering a mortgage.
Italian leather brogues lined up in rows
Describes his high-quality Italian leather shoes arranged neatly.
No one knows just what he does
The kingfish's occupation or activities remain undisclosed.
But he's got a viscount's taste in clothes
Despite mystery, he has refined and aristocratic taste in clothing.
Businessmen like to call him an outlaw
People in the business world label him as an outlaw.
Ladies like to call him agent
Ladies perceive him as an agent, adding to his enigmatic persona.
He'll say three words to your landlord
He can influence situations with just three words to a landlord.
And you ain't gotta pay the rent
Implies his ability to alleviate financial burdens for others.
They call him the kingfish
Reiterates his title, emphasizing his uniqueness.
Everyone else is swimming upstream
Contrasts the kingfish with others, portraying him as extraordinary.
Awww the kingfish
Reiterates the kingfish's symbolic role as a successful figure with a unique financial strategy.
He's the symbol of success
Highlights the kingfish as a symbol of success.
With the magic money scheme
Refers to his mysterious and effective approach to making money.
Watch out
Issued as a warning to be cautious around the kingfish.
He's the master and the idol maker
Describes the kingfish as a master and creator of idols.
He's the number you'll never wanna save
He is a number you wouldn't want to call, suggesting danger.
He's the man you don't want to know your name
He is someone you prefer not to be associated with.
Cause you'll have one foot in the grave
Suggests consequences for being connected to the kingfish.
They call him the kingfish
Reiterates the kingfish's mysterious and shadowy nature.
Like a shadow lingering behind your back
Restates the comparison of the kingfish to a lingering shadow.
Awww the kingfish
Reiterates the title and his possessions, maintaining the mysterious tone.
He's got a 22 in his pocket and
Repeats the mention of his firearm and money, underlining his preparedness.
1000 dollars in a sack
Reiterates his financial resources and readiness for action.
Watch out
Reiterates the warning to be cautious around the kingfish.
Watch out
Emphasizes the need to be watchful and alert.
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