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The Best Jewel Thief In The World
Masked and dressed in blackYou scramble over rooftopsCarrying a bag, a bag marked swagYou’re the best jewel thief in the worldVigilance is laxSecurity complacentAdjacent to the gem, a diadem of pearlIs the best jewel thief in the worldWatch your legend growThe rooftops are for dreamersYou strike and then return Lucerne–HeathrowThe best jewel thief in the worldDown below, down belowWhat do any of those losers know?Down below, down belowWhat do any of those assholes know?Even so, even soBe a Buddhist boy and let it goEven so, even soBe a Catholic boy and let it goYou’re the best jewel thief in the worldSongtexteSirens moan and drone and groanBut Interpol can’t catch youThe cameras always show a screen of snowErgo, you’re the best jewel thief in the worldDown below, down belowWhat do any of those losers know?Down below, down belowWhat do any of those assholes know?Even so, even soBe a Buddhist boy and let it goEven so, even soBe a Catholic boy and let it goYou’re the best jewel thief in the worldNimble as a catThey hope your luck deserts youThey’re sharpening their knives, but you have nine livesYou’re the best jewel thief in the worldWatch your legend growWatch your legend growWatch your legend growYou’re the best jewel thief in the world Aus Songtexte Mania