[Chorus] Devil of Baghdad, hear the city cry No mercy in his eyes, no reason why Devil of Baghdad, born to break the night A beast beyond the dark, a curse in plain sight
[Chorus] Devil of Baghdad, hear the city cry No mercy in his eyes, no reason why Devil of Baghdad, born to break the night A beast beyond the dark, a curse in plain sight
[Final Chorus] Devil of Baghdad, hear the city cry No mercy in his eyes, no reason why Devil of Baghdad, born to break the night A beast beyond the dark, a curse in plain sight
dark theatrical jazz noir, sinister cabaret swing, minor-key walking upright bass, brushed drums shifting into sharp snare accents, smoky piano chords, muted trumpet replies and tense saxophone fills; Thai lead vocal delivered with fierce dramatic bite, English hook sung as a bold chant, intimate verse opening that builds into a brassy, tightly harmonized chorus, vintage room character with crisp modern low end