"What It Is" is a song written and recorded by the British rock musician Mark Knopfler. It was released on 4 September 2000 as the lead single from his second solo studio album, Sailing to Philadelphia (2000).
An extended version of the song released in Mexico contains an additional verse:
- And the highwayman stands blowing on his fingers by the green
- I've walked inside his shoes before so I always buy his magazine
- He's with a local mystery with blood stains on her hands
- I like the way she winks at me but I leave her with the highwayman
The song's lyrics pay homage to the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, making reference to Edinburgh Castle, the Stone of Scone and Canongate Tolbooth.
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