Mack the Knife
Mack the Knife

Louis Armstrong - Mack the Knife Lyrics

Louis Armstrong's rendition tells the story of a charming yet dangerous criminal, MacHeath. The lyrics describe his deceptive nature, comparing him to a shark with "pretty teeth" that hides its deadly intentions. MacHeath uses a jackknife and wears fancy… Read more

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Mack the Knife Lyrics

Dig, man, there goes Mack The Knife

Oh, the shark has pretty teeth, dear
And it shows them pearly white
Just a jackknife has MacHeath, dear
And he keeps it out of sight
When the shark bites with his teeth, dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves, though, wears MacHeath, dear
So there's not a trace of red

On the sidewalk, sundayy morning, baby
Lies a body oozin' life
Someone's sneakin' 'round the corner
Is this someone Mack the Knife?

From a tugboat, by the river
A cement bag's drooppin' down
Yes, the cement's just for the weight, dear
Bet you Macky's back in town
Lookie here, Louie Miller disappeared, dear
After drawin' out his cash
And MacHeath spends like a sailor
Did our boy do somethin' rash?

Sukey Tawdry, Jenny Diver, Lotte Lenya, sweet Lucy Brown
Oh, the line forms on the right, dears
Now that Macky's back in town

Take it, Satch

Writer(s): Kurt Weill, Bertolt Brecht, Marc Blitzstein
Copyright(s): Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ACUM Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of Mack the Knife?

Louis Armstrong's rendition tells the story of a charming yet dangerous criminal, MacHeath. The lyrics describe his deceptive nature, comparing him to a shark with "pretty teeth" that hides its deadly intentions. MacHeath uses a jackknife and wears fancy gloves to avoid leaving evidence. The song references various crimes, including murder and robbery, suggesting MacHeath's involvement. Characters like Sukey Tawdry and Jenny Diver are mentioned as part of his shady world 🌃. The return of MacHeath causes fear and speculation among those who know his past deeds. This classic track blends dark themes with an upbeat jazz melody, creating an intriguing contrast. #JazzClassic #CrimeStory #IconicSong

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