LIVE in Baghdad
Cowboy Bebop [Yoko Kanno] Lyrics
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Missing in the wanting
Any else comb tease?
Missing in the wanting
Chaka Khan, canine
Tell us, cold eel
Can you have an eye out?
Ever on a phone tree?
Missing since the fourteenth
Annie has cow cheese
Missing in the wanting
Shanghai, canine
Tell us, cold eel
Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear
On this, by this
Bend this, shin this
I don't intend to be so bold
B&B, if only I had money
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
Ever eaten crabtree?
Missing in the wanting
Any else comb tease?
Missing in the wanting
Chaka Khan, canine
Tell us, cold eel
Can you have an eye out?
Tell us, oh dear
On this, by this
Bend this, shin this
I don't intend to be so bold
B&B, if only I had money
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
On this, by this
Bend this, shin this
B&B, if only I had money
Ever eaten crabtree?
Missing in the wanting
Any else comb tease?
Missing in the wanting
Chaka Khan, canine
Tell us, cold eel
Can you have an eye out?
Lay out, oh dear
On this, by this
Bend this, shin this
B&B, if only I had money
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
E-X-U-P
Excuse me
The lyrics to "Live in Baghdad" by Yoko Kanno, which was featured in the anime series Cowboy Bebop, are cryptic and hard to decipher. The lyrics seem to be a combination of nonsensical sentences and random phrases, but they create an eerie and haunting vibe that perfectly captures the show's tone. The repeated phrases of "missing in the wanting" add to the feeling of melancholy and longing.
The mention of Chaka Khan and a "cold eel" may be references to Japanese pop culture or simply added to create a surreal atmosphere. The line "On this, by this, bend this, shin this" may refer to different martial arts movements, which would fit with the show's aesthetic. The acronym "E-X-U-P" is repeated several times throughout the song, but its meaning is unclear.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever eaten crabtree?
Have you ever experienced something bizarre or unexpected?
Missing in the wanting
Feeling unfulfilled and wanting something more
Any else comb tease?
Have you ever been teased or deceived by someone?
Chaka Khan, canine
Referring to a famous singer and a type of dog, representing an eclectic mix of things
Tell us, cold eel
Asking for advice or knowledge from someone who is indifferent or unfeeling
Can you have an eye out?
Can you keep watch and lookout for me?
Tell us, oh dear
Asking for help from someone who is well-meaning but potentially ineffective
Ever on a phone tree?
Have you ever been caught in a long chain of communication and unable to get a direct answer?
Missing since the fourteenth
Unable to be found or located since a specific date or time
Annie has cow cheese
Referring to a specific person or event that may be insignificant or irrelevant
Shanghai, canine
Referring to a city and a type of dog, representing an eclectic mix of things
On this, by this
Referring to a specific action or object
Bend this, shin this
Instructions to manipulate or move a specific object or body part
I don't intend to be so bold
Expressing hesitation or reluctance to take a risk or confront a situation
B&B, if only I had money
Expressing a desire or regret for something that is currently unattainable
E-X-U-P
Possibly an abbreviation or acronym with unknown meaning or significance
Lay out, oh dear
Requesting space or time to think and reflect
Excuse me
An interjection used to politely interrupt or get someone's attention
Contributed by Micah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@robertflinch2447
"Hey, can you make a soundtrack for us?"
"Sure, what genre you want?"
"All of em."
@sequorroxx
Yoko. Fucking. Kanno.
@phoenix81293
"Sure, what genre u want?"
"Yes"
@zeltzamer4010
@@phoenix81293 You wrote the same exact comment as me and somehow got more likes.
@SlayerSeraph
BEST COMMENT !
@johnfraraccio99
In fairness to Kanno-san I'd call the Cowboy Bebop OSTs more a group effort than, say, those for Stand Alone Complex and Terror In Resonance. Same could be said for Escaflowne and Wolf's Rain. And that's by no means an exhaustive list. But I can this for only a precious few other composers: If it has Kanno-san's name on the label it's a lock.
@CakeJerry
Faye: And will you turn down this repulsive music!
VT: This music is actually pretty soothing. It's called "heavy metal", by the way
@matthewpeters2062
Grey Sabbath I prefer the Japanese version here, "shit-loud noise"
@PeterLegler
VT: When in Rome do like the Romans.
@scrapking6117
I love your response definitely a big fan of the show myy