Kung Fu Fighting has been the subject of numerous remixes,and Carl has made appearances on cover versions of the song. He now resides in Germany where he runs a publishing company that co-ordinates films, documentaries, and advertisements. As of 2005, his website said he is in the process of recording new material to release, but could not tour due to injuries sustained in an auto accident.
When Douglas first arrived in the U.K. around 1964, he hit the UK charts in 1964 with the single Crazy Feeling that went to #21. He also cut the Northern Soul classic, Serving A Sentence For Life. This is, indeed, the same Carl Douglas as the man who recorded Kung Fu Fighting.
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Kung Fu Fighting
Carl Douglas Lyrics
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Those kicks were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
They were funky China men from funky Chinatown
They were chopping them up and they were chopping them down
It's an ancient Chinese art and everybody knew their part
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those kicks were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they fought with expert timing
There was funky Billy Chin and little Sammy Chung
He said here comes the big boss, let's get it on
We took a bow and made a stand, started swinging with the hand
The sudden motion made me skip now we're into a brand knew trip
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those kicks were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
But they did it with expert timing
Keep on, keep on, keep on, keep on
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Those kicks were fast as lightning
In fact it was a little bit frightening
Make sure you have expert timing
Kung-fu fighting, had to be fast as lightning
Keep on, keep on, keep on
"Kung Fu Fighting" was a hit song released by Carl Douglas in 1974. The lyrics describe a group of skilled martial artists who are fighting with "expert timing." The song is set in Chinatown and references the "ancient Chinese art" of kung fu. The lyrics describe the fighters' fast and powerful moves, which are "a little bit frightening" to those watching.
The song is ultimately an upbeat celebration of martial arts and the culture surrounding it. While the lyrics do reference violence, the overall tone is not aggressive or threatening. Rather, the song celebrates the skill and dedication required to master kung fu.
In addition to its catchy beat and memorable chorus, "Kung Fu Fighting" has become an iconic pop culture reference. The song has been covered and parodied numerous times over the years, appearing in movies, TV shows, and commercials. It is often used as a shorthand for martial arts and has become a part of the larger cultural landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody was kung-fu fighting
Everyone was fighting with kung-fu techniques.
Those kicks were fast as lightning
The kicks the fighters used were very fast, like lightning.
In fact it was a little bit frightening
The speed and skill of the fighters was impressive and perhaps a little intimidating.
But they fought with expert timing
Despite the fast pace of the fight, the fighters had precise timing and skill in their movements.
They were funky China men from funky Chinatown
The fighters were Chinese men who came from a funky, lively neighborhood called Chinatown.
They were chopping them up and they were chopping them down
The fighters were using chopping movements to defeat their opponents both high and low.
It's an ancient Chinese art and everybody knew their part
Kung-fu is an ancient Chinese fighting art that the fighters knew well and had mastered their techniques.
From a feint into a slip, and kicking from the hip
The fighters were able to deceive their opponents with fake movements (feints) before quickly changing their direction, and throwing powerful kicks from their hip area.
There was funky Billy Chin and little Sammy Chung
Two of the fighters were named Billy Chin and Sammy Chung and they had a funky style of fighting.
He said here comes the big boss, let's get it on
One of the fighters noticed that the leader of the opposing team (big boss) had arrived and challenged him to a fight.
We took a bow and made a stand, started swinging with the hand
The fighters took a moment to acknowledge each other and then began to use their hands to punch and attack their opponents.
The sudden motion made me skip now we're into a brand knew trip
The sudden movement of the fight forced one of the fighters to dodge and now the fight is in a new phase.
Make sure you have expert timing
To be successful in kung-fu fighting, precise timing and execution of technique is essential.
Kung-fu fighting, had to be fast as lightning
The key to kung-fu fighting is speed and the ability to execute techniques quickly and efficiently.
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