Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song Shanghai Surprise , by - George Harrison. Release date: 01.11.1987
Song language: English
Shanghai Surprise |
| 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 |
| Shanghai Surprise |
| And you got no money |
| But you’re a trier |