Pack the Knife - Lyrics - Capitol Steps

The Capitol Steps are an American political satire group. The group has been performing since 1981, and has released approximately thirty albums consisting primarily of song parodies. Originally consisting exclusively of congressional staffers performing around Washington, D.C., the troupe now primarily employs professional actors and singers. The Capitol Steps have performed on PBS, public radio and in various small- and medium-sized venues around the United States.

Oh, the airport, has a planner So the rules are very tight Place your bag there on the scanner Whoops, you beeped, please step out to the right First, we'll frisk you, then we'll test you And it won't be so bad if you should fail Tell my friends "hi" if they arrest you 'Cause they've also spent time in jail Station checkered But we'll keep you in the line all day and night Because we'll have a perfect record As long as no one makes their flight Drop those tweezers, and ditch those nail clips Because you know that they could form a threat to life You can't take them on your air trips But you still can...pack a knife!