Rattlesnake, Oh Rattlesnake
What makes your teeth so white?
“I’ve been on the bottom all of my life
And I ain’t done nothing but bite
I ain’t done nothing but bite.”
Absolutely, Rattlesnake!
Positively Now!
I know all about those other young boys
You’ve poisoned with a smile
Josephine, Oh Josephine
What makes your eyes so bright?
“My husband won’t be coming home tonight
For you I’ll play a wife
For you I’ll play a wife.”
Absolutely, Josephine!
Positively Now!
I know all about those other young boys
You’ve educated with a smile
You’re gonna take me with you
Without compromise
And do anything you have to
To disappear
Into the arms of a lie
Pussycat, Oh Pussycat
What makes your fur so sleek?
“To common men I never do speak
You won’t find me in the street
You won’t find me in the street.”
Absolutely, Pussycat!
Positively Now!
I know all about those other young boys
You’ve hunted with a smile
Isabel, Oh Isabel
What makes your heart so hard?
“Been scratching gravel all my days
It’s a wonder I ain’t tired
It’s a wonder I ain’t tired.”
Absolutely, Isabel!
Positively Now!
I’m not like those other young boys
Who’ve stolen your smile
You’re cool water for my burning skin
Your dark gypsy eyes
I want to be your caravan
And disappear
Into a country mile