No Shadow Kick
Mew Lyrics
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intans mayho ken mo ka : total sing go la
are toven shall
man shai go ha so ling to shui
tailing one how lu
la highling mam nu na in gan
tim hen san han shu long my in high son : tu chu su mai
hen mine(ks) one ken him gan : own you tai
sing ten men soon hen za
soon may chu one hey man so know :one i lunch fu
how yen i ling cho
pan seen chu say mine ten meki
fun high chu say ze : for ne young pay (e)
parking lan so tai ho so tai ya
are so ken hanna : are soon law sao
en fine ya bo high inken na : danso han no ma
are toven shall
na in gan
tim hen san han shu long my in high son : tu chu su mai
hen mine(ks) one ken him gan : own you tai
sing ten men soon hen za
how lingsyou te mo chu so la
jonsi ten hola
maso te ya
Mew's song "No Shadow Kick" is a complex piece of music with cryptic lyrics that challenge interpretation. The song opens with what appears to be a mix of nonsense syllables, including "How lingsyou te mo chu so la" and "intans mayho ken mo ka". These phrases may be meant to convey a sense of the mysterious and the otherworldly, creating a dreamlike atmosphere for the song. As the piece progresses, the lyrics take on a more concrete form, with references to water ("man shai go ha so ling to shui") and dragons ("tim hen san han shu long my in high son").
Despite the seemingly confusing nature of the lyrics, there is a clear sense of urgency and intensity to the song. The driving beat and soaring vocals of lead singer Jonas Bjerre help to build a sense of tension that mirrors the enigmatic lyrics. Overall, "No Shadow Kick" is a masterful example of Mew's ability to create intricate, emotionally resonant music that defies easy categorization.
Line by Line Meaning
How lingsyou te mo chu so la
As I muse over life, I wonder about its complexities.
intans mayho ken mo ka : total sing go la
Perhaps we may never fully understand it, but we must continue to embrace it.
are toven shall
One thing is for certain.
man shai go ha so ling to shui
We must learn to navigate our way through it all.
tailing one how lu
Sometimes, the journey can be long and winding.
la highling mam nu na in gan
But we must hold on to hope and continue to strive towards our goals.
tim hen san han shu long my in high son : tu chu su mai
With time, we may face setbacks and hardships, but we must pick ourselves back up and keep moving forward.
hen mine(ks) one ken him gan : own you tai
As we go through life, we must also take ownership of our choices and actions.
sing ten men soon hen za
It is important to understand that we are all in this together.
soon may chu one hey man so know :one i lunch fu
And we must strive to know and understand one another.
how yen i ling cho
We can find solace in music and art to help us cope.
pan seen chu say mine ten meki
Just as a painting can evoke emotion and introspection.
fun high chu say ze : for ne young pay (e)
Or a song can inspire us to think about the younger generation and what we can do for them.
parking lan so tai ho so tai ya
Our path may not always be clear, but we must continue to move forward.
are so ken hanna : are soon law sao
For even in the face of uncertainty and fear, we must remain strong and resilient.
en fine ya bo high inken na : danso han no ma
We are all connected and must act with kindness towards one another.
na in gan
This is the essence of life.
tim hen san han shu long my in high son : tu chu su mai
With time, patience, and perseverance, we can make our mark on this world.
hen mine(ks) one ken him gan : own you tai
And ultimately, we are in control of our destinies.
sing ten men soon hen za
But we must remember that we are not alone.
how lingsyou te mo chu so la
Life is a beautiful, complicated journey.
jonsi ten hola
And we must continue to move forward, one step at a time.
maso te ya
That is the message of this song.
Contributed by Vivian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@papeleriaprofessional3573
“A haphazard attempt at repeating cut-and-pasted phrases from various kung fu movies produced in Hong Kong in the mid-nineties. But not really paying much attention to how it sounded, and even less to whether or not the phrases actually had any meaning to them”. -Jonas Bjerre
@telintalk
So impressed they did this in Cantonese and made it sound so good!
@Javvaska
The Shadowless Kick (Chinese: 無影腳; pinyin: wúyǐngjiǎo), also known as the No-Shadow Kick or Ghost-Shadow Kick is a martial arts technique in the Hung Gar repertoire. It was made famous by Chinese folk hero Wong Fei Hung, who is reputed to have used it to great effect.
@moosesnWoop
love that scratchy guitar
@moosesnWoop
I rate it's palm muted?
@dodywidodo9433
Yess!!
@retro_gaming_space1
i knew mew since, am i wry? no. Song that was included into a Metal Hammer CD with new fresh music and indie around the 2000. Since then, i felt in love with the band, this 2020 been surfing into his music i have found this masterpiece included in their album A triumph for a Man. Damn, i can say that that album is my favorite, love how the manage the vibes in that album. Specially in this track, So lovely and special. Love you MEW. Your music heals my entire body and soul.
@kuj4z
Lyrics hau ling tsing cai mo ching so lai.. Verse: Ing chai sung mai hau kai loo ma chau go sing go la au chor fan sher mung sun go hatsu ling cho sui tai gun wuan hao li la hai ling man di~ Chorus: noi yeng gan chin han su han shin huan wo ing cai ho san toh cho su man hing mai sowon ki in man om ni tai tsing cai mua tsun hai san~ Verse: tsin yin chun huan hai lai su mao huan hai lun chin ku hao yin ai li chu ~ pan xin chin sai mo tai ni kie fun ha shi tse je fo nin yang pai~
@karlbronson
derezze what language is??
@DONGHOK7777
one of the most confusing lyric, my chinesse friend said this was not fully chinesse. i think they made a new languange :)