KARATE
BABYMETAL Lyrics
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セイヤ セ セ セ セイヤ
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
(押忍!) 涙こぼれても
(押忍!) 立ち向かってゆこうぜ ひたすら
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
拳をもっと 心をもっと
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
まだまだ セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
悲しくなって 立ち上がれなくなっても
Ah 押忍! 押忍!
セイヤ セ セ セ セイヤ
セイヤ セ セ セ セイヤ
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
(押忍!) 心折られても
(押忍!) 立ち向かってゆこうぜ ひたすら
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
拳をもっと 心をもっと
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
まだまだ セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
悲しくなって 立ち上がれなくなっても
(wow wow wow)
(wow wow wow)
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ (wow wow wow)
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ (wow wow wow)
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
ひたすらセイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
拳をもっと 心をもっと
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
まだまだ セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
悲しくなって 立ち上がれなくなっても
走れ
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ (wow wow wow)
走れ
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして
(Wow wow wow)
(Wow wow wow)
(Wow wow wow)
(Wow wow wow)
The lyrics of "Karate" by BABYMETAL express the idea of fighting and standing up for oneself, even if one feels defeated or broken. The title itself, "Karate," refers to a form of martial arts, which involves discipline and focus, and those values are reflected in the lyrics. The repetition of "セイヤ" and "ソイヤ," along with the chanting of "押忍" (meaning "osu," a kind of salute among martial artists), creates a feeling of unity and determination among the performers and the audience.
The song encourages the listener to keep fighting, to keep refining one's skills and strengthening one's heart, even when faced with sadness or despair. The しぶい guitar riffs are reminiscent of heavy metal bands who also chant their own lyrics. This reflects the mixing of genres in BABYMETAL's music, which includes elements of J-Pop and metal music, as well as the use of traditional Japanese instruments. Furthermore, the song's powerful vocals give a sense of empowerment and motivation to the listener.
Taken altogether, "Karate" is a song that emphasizes perseverance and inner strength, drawing inspiration from martial arts and the spirit of fighting. BABYMETAL's signature blend of heavy instrumentation and catchy melodies makes the track stand out and energizes the listener into feeling confident in their own abilities to keep moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
セイヤ セ セ セ セイヤ
Preparing for battle, with focus and agility
セイヤ セ セ セ セイヤ
A chant of confidence and readiness to fight
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
A call to enact the moves, and attack with might
ソイヤ ソ ソ ソ ソイヤ
To strike with full force into the fray
(押忍!) 涙こぼれても
Despite tears falling, still pushing forward with great determination
(押忍!) 立ち向かってゆこうぜ ひたすら
Continuing to stand up and enduring the fight
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
A command to fight with power and might
拳をもっと 心をもっと
To strengthen both the body and mind to win the fight
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
Sharpening every skill and ability to the highest degree
まだまだ セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
Ready and willing to keep fighting with more to give
悲しくなって 立ち上がれなくなっても
Even when sad, still ready to rise up and face the foe
Ah 押忍! 押忍!
A battle cry of determination to win
(wow wow wow)
Emphasizing that the fight has just begun
走れ
Run with all speed
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ (wow wow wow)
To fight with all power and full force
ひたすらセイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
With dogged determination, continue to fight with focus and the will to win
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして (wow wow wow)
To perfect every move and skill to win the fight
まだまだ セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ
Ready and willing to keep fighting with more to give
悲しくなって 立ち上がれなくなっても
Even when sad, still ready to rise up and face the foe
走れ
Run with all speed
セイヤ ソイヤ 戦うんだ (wow wow wow)
To fight with all power and full force
全部 全部 研ぎ澄まして
To sharpen every skill and hone every ability to emerge victorious in the fight
(Wow wow wow)
Echoing the resolute spirit of the fight
(Wow wow wow)
A reminder to keep pushing forward relentlessly
(Wow wow wow)
To battle with all might and soaring confidence
(Wow wow wow)
To use every skill and tactic that one has to win
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Takehiro Mamiya
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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