Rize of the Fenix
Tenacious D Lyrics
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And all the critics said that the D was done
The sun had set, and the chapter had closed
But one thing no one thought about
Was the D would rise again
Just like the phoenix, we'll fuckin' rise again
That's right the phoenix will rise again, yeah
'Cause the fiery heart of a champion cannot be quelched
By a failure or an embarrassment no way, no
And the critics all agreed it was a stinky pile of cheese
But that does not mean that our hearts are not strong
Just like the phoenix, we'll fuckin' rise again, ya
That's right the phoenix, we'll rise again, yeah
Sunshine, it's a hell of a day
Ridin' back, and it's headed your way
D's here now we're puttin' on a show
We're sneakin' up, climbing into your window
Hard rockin', yeah we're rockin' again
Black Mamba is my personal friend
Phil Jackson is the master of zen
We'll pick you up, take you out for the weekend
It's the rise of the phoenix
It's the call of attack
And you'll know when you've seen us
The fuckin' D is back
Love-makin' all the way to the top
Boots smokin' but I'm not gonna stop
Bossa Nova is a beautiful dance
Hot-blooded there's a lots of romance
It's the rise of the phoenix
And we ride with the pack
It's the magic between us
The fuckin' D is back
But what if it's true?
If Tenacious D has died, what will we do?
And what will we do
'Bout all the fans who have the D tattoo?
They'll have them removed
They'll have to laser off the D tattoos
Tattoo, ooh-ooh, oohh
They'll have to laser off the D tattoo, ah
Wait a minute, Kage
(What's that you say?)
You know it's not too late
(Yes it is too late)
We only need one hit
(Just imagine it)
We could be the shit
Too legit to quit
One hit, one hit, one hit
Yeah, we're hoping this is it
One hit
Top ten hit
Top forty hit
Top thousand hit
I don't care, as long as we get there
We'll start anew
And you can get a new Tenacious D tattoo ooh-ooh, ooh
Ooh-ooh, oohh, licky doo
You can get a new Tenacious D tattoo, ooh-yoo
The lyrics to Tenacious D's song Rize of the Fenix are a metaphorical statement about the band's rise from the ashes of their failure. The pick of destiny was the band's first major film and soundtrack which had received mixed reviews from the critics. The initial failure had the critics predicting the end of the band. However, the band believes that like the Phoenix, they will rise again from the ashes of their failure. The song's lyrics symbolize the band members' perseverance and their belief that their passion and dedication for music will help them overcome any obstacles.
The song's lyrics also talk about the band's comeback through the free-spirited rock-n-roll attitude that the band members project. The lines "Hard rockin', yeah we're rockin' again, Black Mamba is my personal friend" depict the infectious energy that the band brings to their live performances. The lines "Phil Jackson is the master of Zen, We'll pick you up, take you out for the weekend" signify the band's willingness to share their spirit of camaraderie and help like-minded individuals to overcome whatever problems they may be facing. The song's central message is that no matter how tough the critics and the world may be, they will always stay true to their rock n’ roll spirit and keep on playing their music.
Line by Line Meaning
When the pick of destiny was released it was a bomb
The release of our album Pick of Destiny was a disaster
And all the critics said that the D was done
Critics criticized us and declared that Tenacious D was done
The sun had set, and the chapter had closed
Our career seemed to be over and a new chapter was beginning
But one thing no one thought about
However, there was one thing that people did not anticipate
Was the D would rise again
Tenacious D would make a comeback
Just like the phoenix, we'll fuckin' rise again
We will rise again, just like the mythological phoenix bird
That's right the phoenix will rise again, yeah
Yes, we will rise again
'Cause the fiery heart of a champion cannot be quelched
Our determination and passion cannot be stopped
By a failure or an embarrassment no way, no
Not even failure or humiliation can stop us
And the critics all agreed it was a stinky pile of cheese
Critics universally panned our album as low-quality and unenjoyable
But that does not mean that our hearts are not strong
However, this does not mean we lack strength or ambition
Sunshine, it's a hell of a day
Today is a beautiful day!
Ridin' back, and it's headed your way
We're coming back and ready to take on the world
D's here now we're puttin' on a show
Tenacious D is back and we're ready to entertain our fans
We're sneakin' up, climbing into your window
We'll surprise you and capture your attention with our music
Hard rockin', yeah we're rockin' again
We are back to rocking once more
Black Mamba is my personal friend
My friend, Black Mamba, is along for the ride
Phil Jackson is the master of zen
Phil Jackson, a master of zen, is an influence on us
We'll pick you up, take you out for the weekend
We'll have fun and take our fans on a journey with us
It's the rise of the phoenix
This is the rise of Tenacious D
It's the call of attack
We're coming back with a renewed vigor and energy
And you'll know when you've seen us
You'll definitely know when you see Tenacious D
The fuckin' D is back
Unapologetically, Tenacious D is back to rock your world!
Love-makin' all the way to the top
We'll conquer all with our music and love along the way
Boots smokin' but I'm not gonna stop
We'll keep moving forward despite obstacles
Bossa Nova is a beautiful dance
We appreciate beauty in all things, like Bossa Nova dance
Hot-blooded there's a lots of romance
We bring passion to our music and there's lots of romance to be found
But what if it's true?
What if our comeback doesn't work out?
If Tenacious D has died, what will we do?
If we truly fail, what will be our next move?
And what will we do
What will our fans do
'Bout all the fans who have the D tattoo?
Who have permanently inked Tenacious D tattoos?
They'll have them removed
They will have to remove their tattoos
They'll have to laser off the D tattoos
They'll go through the painful process of removing their tattoos with lasers
Tattoo, ooh-ooh, oohh
Tattoos are a big deal to our fans
Wait a minute, Kage
Hold on a second, Kyle
(What's that you say?)
(What are you suggesting?)
You know it's not too late
It's not too late for us to make a comeback
(Yes it is too late)
(No, it's too late to make a comeback)
We only need one hit
We just need one successful song
(Just imagine it)
(Let's just picture it)
We could be the shit
We could be the best thing ever
Too legit to quit
We are too good to give up on
One hit, one hit, one hit
We only need one successful hit song
Yeah, we're hoping this is it
We're crossing our fingers and hoping for the best
One hit
Just one hit song
Top ten hit
We're aiming high for a top ten hit song
Top forty hit
Aiming somewhat lower for a top forty hit song
Top thousand hit
Even a hit song in the thousand range will suffice
I don't care, as long as we get there
As long as we make it back, we don't care how high we climb
We'll start anew
We'll start over again fresh
And you can get a new Tenacious D tattoo ooh-ooh, ooh
Our fans can start fresh too, with a new Tenacious D tattoo
Ooh-ooh, oohh, licky doo
It's going to be a fun time with new music and tattoos
You can get a new Tenacious D tattoo, ooh-yoo
One more reminder that our fans can get their hands on a new Tenacious D tattoo
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Jack Black, Kyle Richard Gass, John W Kimbrough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OfentseMwaseFilms
This was the One Hit!
@dylanward4187
they all the one hit
@zenari281
Top 10 Hits !!
@Blueluise
Patricia, hm, also P Diddy und Biggie und dann hotels und music videos hmmmm
@nypiemyguy
@Zenari ゼナリ Top 40 Hits!!
@kodorogames
@🏹𝔑𝔶𝔓𝔦𝔢𝔐𝔶𝔊𝔲𝔶🏹 TOP 1000 HITS!!!
@IchorX
Critics hated pick of destiny, everyone with taste considers it a classic.
@thabus5815
Album and movie are amazing
@laydiibugs8895
truth
@slimbr32
In all seriousness, I feel that the people who enjoy and are fans of The D consist of either fans of metal, or people who enjoy musical comedy.