Lyrics
The night has a thousand eyes
The night is mysterious and observant.
He's got the sharpest knife
Someone possesses exceptional cunning or insight.
But I've got a thousand lives
The speaker has numerous experiences or opportunities in life.
I've got a thousand lives
Reiteration of the speaker's abundant life experiences.
And you are just one of mine
The listener is just one part of the speaker's extensive life.
This cat gives me an extra nine
A reference to a cat providing an additional nine lives, symbolizing resilience or resourcefulness.
Speak louder
An encouragement or demand for a stronger expression or assertion.
Godfather
Addressing a powerful figure, possibly metaphorical as a "Godfather."
You want what's mine
A claim of ownership or protection of what belongs to the speaker.
So show your face
A challenge to reveal one's true identity.
Strike harder
An urging to act more forcefully or decisively.
You know what's mine
A recognition of possession or control over something valuable.
You want what's mine
Reiteration of the speaker's claim on what is rightfully theirs.
I saw you
An acknowledgment of having seen or observed someone.
Cat burglar
Referring to someone as a skilled thief or intruder.
So come inside
An invitation for the intruder to reveal themselves.
And show your face
A demand for the intruder to show their true identity.
To me
A personal request for the intruder to reveal themselves to the speaker.
The night has a thousand eyes
Reiteration of the night's mysterious and observant nature.
You are just one of mine
Reiterating that the listener is just one part of the speaker's extensive life.
I've got the eagle's sight
The speaker claims to have keen perception or insight, likened to an eagle's sight.
Come inside
A repeated invitation for someone to come inside, possibly symbolic of revealing oneself.
Come inside
Continued invitation for someone to come inside.
Come inside
Further repetition of the invitation for someone to come inside.
Come inside
Final repetition of the invitation for someone to come inside.
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