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The song is about Marlene Dietrich, a famous performer from the 1930s. The protagonist goes to see her perform and is moved by her singing. They hear a comment from a neighbor that any powerful woman is seen as a negative force, but Marlene's performance still lights up the room. She sings a classic song called "Mackie Messer" and the protagonist finds her voice and presence to be very powerful.