James Bond Theme
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics

Oh, the shark, babe, has such teeth, dear
The dangerous criminal has many tools at his disposal.

And he shows them, pearly white
He is not afraid to display his weapons to intimidate others.

Just a jack knife has old Macheath, dear
The notorious criminal carries a simple yet deadly weapon.

And he keeps it out of sight
He is careful to conceal the weapon to avoid detection.

And when the shark bites with his teeth, dear
When the criminal attacks, chaos ensues.

Scarlet billows start to spread
There is bloodshed and violence.

Fancy gloves, though wears old Macheath, dear
Despite his criminal dealings, Mack the Knife tries to maintain a sense of style and sophistication.

So there's never, there's never a trace of red
He is careful not to leave any evidence behind.

On the sidewalk, Sunday morning
The aftermath of a violent incident is visible in broad daylight.

Lies a body just oozing life
Someone has been brutally attacked and is on the verge of death.

Someone's sneaking 'round the corner
Another character is lurking in the shadows, potentially involved in the violence.

Could that someone be Mack the Knife?
The notorious criminal may be responsible for the violence.

There's a tugboat down by the river
Another location is referenced.

Don't you know? With cement bags drooping down
The boat seems to be involved in some suspicious activity.

Well that cement is just
The substance in the bags is actually concrete.

It's meant for the weight, dear
It is being used to dispose of someone or something heavy, potentially related to the violence.

Five will get you ten, Mackie's back in town
With the return of the criminal, more violence and chaos are in store.

Here about Louie Miller, he disappeared now
Another character has gone missing, adding to the mystery and danger.

After drawing out all of his hard earned cash
Louie Miller had a large sum of money before his disappearance.

And now Macheath spends just like a sailor
Mack the Knife seems to have acquired a large amount of money and is spending it freely.

Could it be our boy's done something rash?
The sudden influx of money and Louie Miller's disappearance raise suspicions that Mack the Knife may have committed a violent act.

Jenny Diver, Sukey Tawdry
Names of potential accomplices or victims.

Look out Miss Lawdie Lenya and Old Lucy Brown
Other characters who may be involved in the violent activity.

That line forms on the right, babe
There is a sense of anticipation and excitement as people gather for something related to the violence and chaos.

Now that Mackie's back in town
The return of the notorious criminal has caused a stir and heightened tensions.

See Jenny Diver, Sukey Tawdry
More references to potential accomplices or victims.

Well that line forms on the right, babe
People are eagerly waiting for something related to the violence and chaos to happen.

Lookout, Ol' Mackie's back
The return of the criminal is a cause for concern and fear.

Give him the real thing
The violent and dangerous nature of Mack the Knife is acknowledged and perhaps even celebrated.