Jaws
He Who Walks Behind The Rows Lyrics

The lyrics of "Jaws" by He Who Walks Behind The Rows paint a chilling tale that parallels the plot of the classic movie "Jaws." The song begins with a scene of a beach party turning horrific as a woman goes skinny-dipping and her cries for help go unanswered, leading to a gruesome discovery of her missing limbs washed ashore and her body in the morgue. These haunting images set the stage for the terror that unfolds.

As the story progresses, we see the arrival of tourists and Mayor Larry's satisfaction despite the gruesome events. A young boy is attacked in the water, and blood stains the scene, marking the presence of a deadly predator lurking beneath the waves. The lyrics capture the chaos and fear that grip the beach as the unknown threat becomes increasingly menacing, with screams echoing and something sinister hiding in the shadows.

The tension escalates as the focus shifts to the hunt for the great white shark that terrorizes the town of Amity. The monetary incentive drives Quint to take on the dangerous mission, joined by Brody and Hooper as they prepare to face the monstrous predator. The iconic line, "They're gonna need a bigger boat," emphasizes the enormity and danger of the task ahead, highlighting the intense battle that lies ahead between man and nature's deadliest creation.

The climax of the lyrics culminates in a fierce confrontation with the shark, culminating in the iconic moment where Quint faces the beast head-on, invoking a sense of determination and defiance. The repeated refrain to "Smile you son of a bitch" captures the intensity and finality of the encounter as they prepare to confront the Jaws of death. The repeated lines convey a sense of impending doom for the shark, building towards a climactic and cathartic resolution that resonates with the inevitable fate of the predator.