I can't understand how I've gone I should be sailing away on a I was on my back on a dock at Yangtse a hell of a way to see China but I'm ready
You be crazy And you got no And you're a
My straits are from the, the wok into the fire I'd like to trust you but broken my rickshaw Sometimes there's no in, in chasing opium I'd like to love you but I'm not sure what's in eyes Mm, Shanghai
Whatever you're saying, I it anyway in Been hanging like a kid at your back door (Ooh, babe) You be kinder, and show me Asia minor I'll let you me, let you see what's here in my eyes Shanghai
You be crazy (Crazy) And you got no (Money) And it seems madness
Back streets so crowded that no to swing a cat I'd like to know you but acting so coolie I'm out pursued by evil looking dudes it's hot for me like tofu when it deep fries Oh, surprise
But baby you like any common crook That's hanging 'round in real shady places (Ooh, babe) you assess me, why not try to impress me? Step here, let me see what's there in your eyes Oh, Shanghai
I understand how I got delayed I should be sailing on a liner Was in the ass on a dock at Yangtse It's no way for a man to see but I'm ready
You be crazy (Crazy) And you got no (Money) But you're a
My straits are dire from the, the wok into the I'd like to you but I've broken my chopstick Sometimes there's no hope in, in chasing I wanna you though it could prove to be unwise surprise
Whatever saying, I want it anyway in Been 'round for a ride on your rickshaw (Ooh, babe) You may correct me, now you've inspected me over here, let me feel you cut down to size Oh, Shanghai
My straits are dire from the, the wok the fire I'd like to you but I'm not really social Sometimes it's no joke, can't with opium I'd like to love you but I'm not sure in your eyes surprise
Shanghai surprise, surprise And you got no But you're a