Mack The Knife
Gareth Gates · Other Songs - Gareth Gates
Oh the shark babe has such teeth dear
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jack knife has old Macheath babe
And he keeps it out of sight
You know when that shark bites with his teeth dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears old Macheath babe
So there's never never one trace of red
down by the sidewalk on sunday mornin don't you no
theres a body just oozing life
and someones sneaking around the corner
could that be are boy mack the knife
A there's a tugboat down by the river don't you know
Where a cement bag's a dropping on down
Woah that cement is just it's there for the weight dear
Five'll get you ten ol' Mack is back in town
Now do ya hear bout Louie Miller
He disappeared baby after drawing out all his hard earned cash
And now Macheath spends just like a sailor
Could it be, could it be, could it be our boy's done something rash
Now Jenny Diver oh Sukie Tawdry
Look out Miss Lottie Linyer and old Lucy Brown
Yeah the line forms on the right babe
Now that Mack is back in town
Look out ol Mack is back
And he shows them pearly white
Just a jack knife has old Macheath babe
And he keeps it out of sight
You know when that shark bites with his teeth dear
Scarlet billows start to spread
Fancy gloves though wears old Macheath babe
So there's never never one trace of red
down by the sidewalk on sunday mornin don't you no
theres a body just oozing life
and someones sneaking around the corner
could that be are boy mack the knife
A there's a tugboat down by the river don't you know
Where a cement bag's a dropping on down
Woah that cement is just it's there for the weight dear
Five'll get you ten ol' Mack is back in town
Now do ya hear bout Louie Miller
He disappeared baby after drawing out all his hard earned cash
And now Macheath spends just like a sailor
Could it be, could it be, could it be our boy's done something rash
Now Jenny Diver oh Sukie Tawdry
Look out Miss Lottie Linyer and old Lucy Brown
Yeah the line forms on the right babe
Now that Mack is back in town
Look out ol Mack is back
Mack The Knife - Gareth Gates
Gareth Gates delivers a polished rendition of the classic hit 'Mack The Knife,' a song originally written by Kurt Weill and Bertolt Brecht and later adapted by Bob Dylan. Gates' version captures the song's distinctive swing rhythm and satirical tone, showcasing his vocal control and ability to navigate complex phrasing. While the original work carries deep political undertones regarding the Nazi era, Gates' interpretation focuses on the musical energy and timeless appeal of the melody. His performance highlights the song's enduring status as a staple in pop and rock standards, demonstrating how this iconic track continues to resonate across generations through skilled reinterpretation.