Samurai
Handsome Devil Lyrics
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Learned Karate and Kung Fu
And Judo because you know
CHORUS
I'm a f**kin' Samurai from the Darkside
Eating fried rice, and I lie
I'm not Bruce Lee, I'm not Chinese
In Nagasaki, I'm drinking Saki
And watching hockey in my jockeys
And I'm a servant to technology
CHORUS
In my Nissan, I put the Priest on
And I head out on the highway to Budokan
I'm metal basted and domo wasted
CHORUS
The song "Samurai" by Handsome Devil tells the story of someone who has traveled to Japan to learn various martial arts and has become a "Samurai" from the "Darkside." The singer mentions having spent time in Tokyo training in a dojo, where they learned karate, kung fu, and judo. However, they also tell us that they are not Bruce Lee and not Chinese, signifying their departure from traditional stereotypes associated with these martial arts.
The chorus of the song is a proclamation of their identity as a "f**kin' Samurai from the Darkside," eating fried rice and lying about their true nature. They also state that they are free and not trapped by any societal constraints. The singer mentions drinking Saki in Nagasaki while watching hockey in their jockeys, which portrays a seemingly relaxed lifestyle. Nevertheless, they still serve technology and remain connected to the modern world. The final lines of the song describe the singer's journey in a Nissan as they head out to see a concert at Budokan, having become "metal basted and domo wasted," signifying their love for rock music.
Line by Line Meaning
I did some time in Tokyo In a dojo
I spent some time in Tokyo learning martial arts in a training center
Learned Karate and Kung Fu
I gained knowledge in both Karate and Kung Fu martial arts styles
And Judo because you know
Additionally, I also learned Judo due to its effectiveness
I'm a f**kin' Samurai from the Darkside
I'm a skilled and powerful warrior, coming from a dark, mysterious place
Eating fried rice, and I lie
While indulging in fried rice, I might tell some white lies
I'm not Bruce Lee, I'm not Chinese
I'm not like Bruce Lee, nor do I come from China
I'm on the Trapeze, and I'm free
I'm living life without restrictions, as if I'm on a trapeze
In Nagasaki, I'm drinking Saki
In Nagasaki, I'm drinking traditional Japanese rice wine called Sake
And watching hockey in my jockeys
Casually observing a hockey game while wearing jockeys (undergarments)
And I'm a servant to technology
I'm heavily dependent on technology to go about my daily life
In my Nissan, I put the Priest on
While driving my Nissan car, I listen to music by a band called Priest
And I head out on the highway to Budokan
I drive along the highway, heading to the Nippon Budokan martial arts venue
I'm metal basted and domo wasted
I'm enjoying metal music while being heavily intoxicated
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANNY WALKER
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