Shanghai Surprise Songtext / Lyric

I can't understand how I've gone astray

I should be sailing away on a liner

I was knocked on my back on a dock at Yang-Tse

It's a hell of a way to see China

But I'm ready



You must be crazy

And you got no money

And you're a liar



My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire

I'd like to trust you but I've broken my rickshaw

Sometimes there's no hope in, in chasing opium

I'd like to love you but I'm not sure what's in your eyes

Mmm, Shanghai Surprise



Whatever you're saying, I want it anyway in

Been hanging 'round like a kid at your back door (ooh, babe!)

You could be kinder, and show me Asia minor

I'll let you love me, let you see what's here in my eyes

Shanghai Surprise






You must be crazy (crazy)

And you got no money (money)

And it seems like madness



Back streets so crowded that, no room to swing a cat

I'd like to know you but you're acting so coolie

I'm finding out pursued by, evil looking dudes it's

Getting hot for me like tofu when it deep fries

Oh, Shanghai Surprise



But, baby, you look like any common crook

That's hanging 'round in those real shady places (ooh, babe)

While you assess me, why not try to impress me?

Step over here, let me see what's there in your eyes

Oh, Shanghai Surprise



I don't understand how I got delayed

I should be sailing today on a liner

Was kicked in the ass on a dock at Yang-Tse

It's no way for a man to see China

But I'm ready



You must be crazy (crazy)

And you got no money (money)

But you're a trier



My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire

I'd like to meet you but I've broken my chopstick

Sometimes there's no hope in, in chasing promises

I wanna love you though it could prove to be unwise

Shanghai Surprise



Whatever you're saying, I want it anyway in

Been hanging 'round for a ride on your rickshaw (ooh, babe)

You may correct me, now that you've inspected me

Come over here, let me feel you cut down to size

Oh, Shanghai Surprise



My straits are dire from the, the wok into the fire

I'd like to know you but I'm not really social

Sometimes it's no joke, can't cope with opium

I'd like to love you but I'm not sure what's in your eyes

Shanghai Surprise



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And you got no money

But you're a trier