1) A Korean male duo featurin… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists named Chess.
1) A Korean male duo featuring Kim Woo Joo.
2) A early 90's Eurodance/Europop group who had minor success in Europe with a cover of the Chicago song "If you leave me now".
3) Chess is an edgy, sassy young performer. Coming to England all the way from Malta to further her career, Chess has taken dance and singing lessons since she was really young and surrounded by a loving and musically influenced family she has grown into the pop sensation that she is today. She blends Rn’B with Pop music to create something uniquely her own, tying in influential stars like Prince and Freddie Mercury into her daily playlists help her to keep a focus on what she’s all about.
4) Jason Williams (born July 6, 1991), better known by the stage name OG CHESS, is an American rapper from Houston, TX. In his early career OG CHESS was a former partner of Travi$ Scott a recent Grand Hustle & Good Music signee. Since then CHESS has branched off and worked with other well known and emerging (artists/producers) such as A$AP Ferg, Maxo Kream (Kream Clicc Gang) Cardo (TGOD Producer), RMB Justize (TGOD Producer), Vinny Cha$e and Rockie Fresh (MMG) just to name a few. The Houston native has been featured on several blogs including The Source, 2DopeBoyz, Earmilk, HotNewHipHop, HipHopDX, BOI-1DA.com, Hypebeast, and many more.
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Chess Lyrics
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And the city don't know that the city is getting
The creme de la creme of the chess world in a
Show with everything but Yul Brynner
Time flies, doesn't seem a minute
Since the Tirolean spa had the chess boys in it
All change, don't you know that when you
It's Iceland, or the Philippines, or Hastings, or,
Or this place!
One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
And if you're lucky then the god's a she
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
One town's very like another
When your head's down over your pieces, brother
It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city
Whaddya mean? Ya seen one crowded, polluted, stinking town
Tea, girls, warm, sweet
Some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite
Get Thai'd! You're talking to a tourist
Whose every move's among the purest
I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walking next to me
Siam's gonna be the witness
To the ultimate test of cerebral fitness
This grips me more than would a
Muddy old river or reclining Buddha
And thank God I'm only watching the game, controlling it
I don't see you guys rating
The kind of mate I'm contemplating
I'd let you watch, I would invite you
But the queens we use would not excite you
So you better go back to your bars, your temples, your massage
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One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
A little flesh, a little history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walking next to me
The song "One Night In Bangkok" by Chess is a commentary on the intense and competitive world of professional chess. The song describes the city of Bangkok as being an "Oriental setting" where the "creme de la creme of the chess world" comes to compete. The city is portrayed as being unaware of the high-stakes tournament that is taking place within its borders. The lyrics suggest that the chess players are the true celebrities of the city, overshadowing even the famous actor Yul Brynner.
The second verse of the song suggests that playing at this level is not an ordinary feat, as it takes place in exotic locations like Iceland, the Philippines, Hastings, and even Bangkok. The lyrics then describe the nightlife in Bangkok, painting a picture of wild parties and beautiful women. The singer describes being a tourist who enjoys his time above the waistline, implying that he is not partaking in the more risqué activities the city has to offer.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble" and suggests that there is not much between despair and ecstasy. It warns the listener to be careful with their company, as the city can be dangerous at night. The song ends with the singer suggesting that the ultimate test of cerebral fitness is taking place in Bangkok and thanks God that he is only watching the game and controlling it.
Line by Line Meaning
Bangkok, Oriental setting
Bangkok, a city in Thailand with an Eastern culture
And the city don't know that the city is getting
The city of Bangkok is unaware that some of the best chess players in the world are coming to compete
The creme de la creme of the chess world in a
The very best chess players are going to Bangkok for this competition
Show with everything but Yul Brynner
The show has everything except the actor Yul Brynner, who has starred in Thai-themed musicals
Time flies, doesn't seem a minute
Time has passed quickly and the chess players have arrived in Bangkok before they know it
Since the Tirolean spa had the chess boys in it
It feels like just yesterday that the chess players were at the Tirolean spa for a tournament
All change, don't you know that when you
Things have changed a lot since the last tournament, and the chess players should know that at this level of competition, the venue will always be extraordinary
Play at this level there's no ordinary venue
At a high level of competition like this, there will be no ordinary or typical venue, they will always be special or unique
It's Iceland or the Philippines, or Hastings, or, Or this place!
In past competitions, the venue has been in Iceland, the Philippines, Hastings or like this place in Bangkok
One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
Just one night in Bangkok can make you feel like you can conquer anything, the world is at your feet
The bars are temples but the pearls ain't free
In Bangkok, bars are sacred places, but drinks and other pleasures must be paid for
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
You can find something divine in every beautiful and inviting place in Bangkok
And if you're lucky then the god's a she
If you're fortunate enough, you may find a woman that's divine
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
The singer can feel like he is being blessed
One town's very like another
Many towns and cities in the world can be very similar to each other
When your head's down over your pieces, brother
When you're focused on the chess game, you may not notice the unique qualities that make a place special
It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
It's regrettable that one would miss out on experiencing a new place by remaining focused on the game of chess
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city
To miss out on the unique culture and experiences offered by different cities while only looking at a chessboard is a waste
Whaddya mean? Ya seen one crowded, polluted, stinking town
To someone who is only focused on chess and has seen many cities, they may all begin to look the same
Tea, girls, warm, sweet
The artist welcomes the warm and welcoming culture of Bangkok along with its beautiful women and tea
Some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite
Some of the players are staying in the Somerset Maugham suite, a luxurious residence named after the famous author who wrote about his experiences in Southeast Asia
Get Thai'd! You're talking to a tourist
The artist is encouraging others to embrace the Thai culture and to realize that they are tourists in this foreign country
Whose every move's among the purest
The singer is a pure and respectful tourist, with good intentions and honest in his demeanor
I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine
The artist is not interested in visiting questionable establishments and is content with a fun and interesting experience that doesn't involve anything questionable
One night in Bangkok makes a hard man humble
Even the most dedicated and confident person can be humbled by Bangkok after only one night
Not much between despair and ecstasy
The emotions between regretful and overjoyed are just a small step apart
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Even the roughest and most confident individuals can be taken down and humbled by Bangkok after just one night
Can't be too careful with your company
The artist is wise and cautious about who he spends his time with in Bangkok
I can feel the devil walking next to me
The artist feels both blessed and tempted while in Bangkok
Siam's gonna be the witness
Siam (an older name for Thailand) will be the location where a highly skilled cerebral challenge will take place
To the ultimate test of cerebral fitness
The competition will test the chess players' intelligence and problem-solving skills to the ultimate degree
This grips me more than would a
The competition is highly gripping and exciting compared to looking at a typical visual or cultural sight like an old river or Buddha statue
Muddy old river, or reclining Buddha
A lifeless and common sight like an old river or Buddha statue would not excite the artist, but the cerebral challenge of the competition does
And thank God I'm only watching the game, controlling it
The artist is relieved that he is only observing and controlling the chess game rather than being a player who experiences the stress and pressure of competing
I don't see you guys rating
The singer does not believe the other people there know what makes a good chess game
The kind of mate I'm contemplating
The artist believes he is working on a plan to win the competition
I'd let you watch, I would invite you
The singer is willing to allow others to see his plan to win the game, even inviting them to watch
But the queens we use would not excite you
The singer believes that even though he is willing to share his plan with others, they will not understand the complexity or excitement of the game
So you better go back to your bars, your temples, your massage parlors
The singer suggests that people who don't understand the intricacies of chess may prefer to return to typical pleasures like bars, temples, and massage parlors
And if you're lucky then the god's a she
If you're lucky while in Bangkok, you may find a beautiful woman to spend your time with
A little flesh, a little history
The good things about Bangkok include its beautiful women and rich cultural history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
The singer feels like he is being blessed once again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Tim Rice, Benny Goran Bror Andersson, Bjoern K. Ulvaeus
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Verse 1]
Bangkok, Oriental setting
The city don't know what the city is getting
The crème de la crème of the chess world
In a show with everything but Yul Brynner
Time flies, doesn't seem a minute
Since the Tyrolean Spa had the chess boards in it
All change, don't you know that when you
Play at this level, there's no ordinary venue?
It's Iceland, or the Philippines, or Hastings, or
Or this place
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[Chorus]
One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples, but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
And if you're lucky, then the god's a she
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
[Verse 2]
One town's very like another
When your head's down over your pieces, brother
It's a drag, it's a bore, it's really such a pity
To be looking at the board, not looking at the city
What do ya mean?
You've seen one crowded, polluted, stinking town
Tea girls, warm and sweet (Warm, sweet)
Some are set up in the Somerset Maugham suite
Get Thai'd! You're talking to a tourist
Whose every move's among the purest
I get my kicks above the waistline, sunshine
[Chorus]
One night in Bangkok makes the hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walkin' next to me
[Verse 3]
Siam's gonna be the witness
To the ultimate test of cerebral fitness
This grips me more than would a muddy old river
Or reclining Buddha
And thank God I'm only watching the game, controlling it
I don't see you guys rating the kind of mate I'm contemplating
I'd let you watch, I would invite you
But the queens we use would not excite you
So you'd better go back to your bars
Your temples, your massage parlours
[Chorus]
One night in Bangkok and the world's your oyster
The bars are temples, but the pearls ain't free
You'll find a god in every golden cloister
A little flesh, a little history
I can feel an angel sliding up to me
One night in Bangkok makes the hard man humble
Not much between despair and ecstasy
One night in Bangkok and the tough guys tumble
Can't be too careful with your company
I can feel the devil walkin' next to me
@roosreviews472
Hands down, the greatest song ever written about playing chess in Thailand.
@meghanelaraby277
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@hollygolightly649
😂😂😂
@ReaperRob
As a lover of overly narrow superlatives, I believe this is the best comment ever made by a guy names Rudy on a video sharing platform about a video from a musical about Chess.
@RighteousBrother
Ah but what about..... No you're right!
@christinerush2351
:)
@nl_kripp
I played this song today when I was on a train that was entering Bangkok at night time. Third class, fully packed, no A/C, hot as fck, city lights outside and this playing on the headphones. It was something else.
@AlisonBryen
I love playing music in context!
@twinalphathree9147
I was a young man in 84 when I heard this. I thought this song was so bizarre yet enticing and enchanting. You couldn't help but like it. Some 40 years later and it still transports me back to those carefree days.
@markmunroe-hz8rf
Your words hit me. Born in 1978, I am glad to live through the magical and fun 80s and the laid back and cool 90s.