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Tokyo
Imagine Dragons Lyrics


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Baby's got a lot of baggage
It don't seem to matter, it don't seem to matter
Bought a ticket to the mid west, just for business
But dismissed it from the interest
It was a risk just for a mistress
Who was a hostess on the West Coast
Don't you see it in my eyes tonight?
Baby's got a lot of baggage

Where do I have to go
To find a honey with a little soul?
Tokyo, Tokyo
Turn off the lights and let it go
Oh, it's nice to meet you
Kimi tanoshimu
Tokyo, Tokyo
Pay in the palms of the rock and roll

Get that dynamite
Chick-a-boom on the town tonight
I never seem to get it right
But you can show me so politely
Now don't you see it in my eyes tonight?
Get that dynamite

Where do I have to go
To find a honey with a little soul?
Tokyo, Tokyo
Turn off the lights and let it go
Oh, it's nice to meet you
Kimi Tanoshimu
Tokyo, Tokyo
Pay in the palms of the rock and roll

Hey
I come back to where you are
Hey
I come back to where you are
Give that dynamite

Where do I have to go
To find a honey with a little soul?
Tokyo, Tokyo
Turn off the lights and let it go
Oh, it's nice to meet you
Kimi Tanoshimu
Tokyo, Tokyo
Pay in the palms of the rock and roll

Where do I have to go
To find a honey with a little soul?
Tokyo, Tokyo
Turn off the lights and let it go
Oh, it's nice to meet you
Kimi Tanoshimu
Tokyo, Tokyo
Pay in the palms of the rock and roll

Hey
I come back to where you are
Hey
I come back to where you are

Tokyo
Tokyo
Tokyo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Imagine Dragons' song Tokyo tell the story of someone who has a lot of baggage and is looking for something different, preferably a person with a little soul. The singer mentions having a ticket for the mid-west that was dismissed for the interest of a mistress who was a hostess on the West-Coast, implying that he is willing to take risks for love. Despite his struggles, he finds himself drawn to Tokyo, a city associated with bright lights, cutting-edge technology, and a vibrant culture.


The song is also an ode to the music scene in Tokyo, popularly known for being a hotbed of rock and roll music. The chorus features the lyrics, "Pay in the palms of the rock and roll", which is a reference to the city's incredible rock scene. The song's combination of electronic beats, hard-hitting rock riffs, and infectious pop melodies is a reflection of Tokyo's diverse, cutting-edge music scene. Tokyo is a city that celebrates individuality and embraces change, which is also reflected in the song's lyrics.


Overall, Tokyo is a reflection of the singer’s search for love and purpose, set against a backdrop of Tokyo's vibrant music scene. The song suggests that no matter how heavy the emotional baggage one carries or how lost and confused one may feel, there is always a place where one can find solace and inspiration, particularly in the music, culture, and unique vibe of a city like Tokyo.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby's got a lot of baggage
The person being sung about has a lot of unresolved emotional issues


It doesn't seem to matter, it doesn't seem to matter
Despite the baggage, it doesn't deter the singer


Got a ticket for the mid-west, just for business
Received a travel permit for a work-related event in the Midwest


But dismissed it for the interest
Gave up the opportunity due to disinterest


It was a risk just for a mistress that was a hostess on the West-Coast
The risk was not worth taking for a woman who only worked as a hostess and lived on the West Coast


Don't you see it in my eyes tonight
The singer's deep emotions can be seen in their eyes


Where do I have to go To find a hottie with a little soul?
The singer is searching for a partner who is both physically attractive and has strong values


Tokyo, Tokyo, Turn off the lights and let it go
The singer suggests a trip to Tokyo for a night of passion and freedom


Always nice to meet you Kimi Tanoshimu
The singer greets their Japanese partner and enjoys their shared experience


Tokyo, Tokyo, Pay in the palms of the rock and roll
The singer continues to emphasize the freedom and excitement Tokyo can offer


Get that dynamite
The singer desires something explosive and thrilling


Chick-a-Boom on the down tonight
The singer is ready for a wild and spontaneous experience


I never seem to get it right
The singer has struggled with finding the right partner in the past


But you can show me so politely
The singer is open to learning from their partner and believes they can help guide them


Hey I come back to where you are Give that dynamite
The singer will return to be with their partner and is looking forward to the explosive energy they share


Too-ookyyooo-oo-ooo Too-ookyyooo-oo-ooo Tokyo!
The repetition of the word Tokyo reinforces the idea of traveling there for a thrilling and unforgettable experience




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Benjamin Arthur McKee, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon

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Comments from YouTube:

@ryn4286

This is one of my absolute favorite old ID songs. So happy they re-released it

@Milou9998

It's so fun to see that they're re releasing old songs, Tokyo is like one of my favorite older songs, included curse and cover up

@IRREVERTGAMER

I wish they played "pistol whip" is such a strange energy song like church carnivaleske song

@JustGrant25

Are all these songs they just uploaded old ones?

@IRREVERTGAMER

@@JustGrant25 most of all yes, but I personally havent ever heard "bubbles" and "love of mine"

@Milou9998

@@IRREVERTGAMER yeah, they made bubble and love of mine 10 years ago but never released them

@Ikemo4

Curse is fire

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@user-cb8se7cp1e

Las canciones de Imagine Dragons nunca decepcionan

@ignaciozavala2224

Concuerdo ✌🏻

@Tnioss

Esta canción tiene tiempo, estaba en el la version Deluxe del Album si no recuedo mal

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