Lyrks
Lyrks
Lyrks
Cover Art

Thief of Baghdad Lyrics by The Teardrop Explodes

Kilimanjaro

1980

[Verse 1]
You broke into my room last night
And you took everything that I need
You left me there with stars in my eyes
Oh I know it's not love it's agreed
[Chorus]
Street signs glowing
But it doesn't leave a mark on you
I was looking for a sign just to change my mind
But I never thought that I'd see you
[Verse 2]
You wandered into my dreams last night
And you stood them all up in a row
You trampled all over them with stones in your shoes
And you said "Oh, I thought that you'd know"
[Chorus]
Street signs glowing
But it doesn't leave a mark on you
I was looking for a sign just to change my mind
But I never thought that I'd see you
[Interlude]
[Bridge]
Oh but my head is aching
And my back is breaking
And my bodies quaking
Oh and my hands are shaking
I need somebody to come and take me away
[Verse 3]
I've been climbing this hill with the sun on my back
I've been climbing and climbing all day
Then you walk in my room and you laugh in my face
You said, "I thought you'd gone out to play"
[Chorus]
Street signs glowing
But it doesn't leave a mark on you
I was looking for a sign just to change my mind
But I never thought that I'd see you
[Chorus]
Street signs glowing
But it doesn't leave a mark on you
I was looking for a sign just to change my mind
But I never thought that I'd see you
Credits
The Teardrop Explodes

The Teardrop Explodes

About “Thief of Baghdad” by The Teardrop Explodes

Read the complete lyrics to "Thief of Baghdad" by The Teardrop Explodes from the album "Kilimanjaro " in 1980. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under New Wave (Rock), Post-Punk, Rock.

"Thief of Baghdad" is performed by The Teardrop Explodes. from the album "Kilimanjaro " in 1980 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Thief of Baghdad", explore more songs by The Teardrop Explodes using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for The Teardrop Explodes · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Thief of Baghdad" is credited to The Teardrop Explodes. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Thief of Baghdad" appears on "Kilimanjaro " in 1980.

Visit the The Teardrop Explodes artist page at /artist/the-teardrop-explodes for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.