TOKYO BROTHERS
I Don't Like Mondays. Lyrics


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Hey brother! sing a song louder
Roar like a juger be a freak and go
Let's clappa it's like a jet cracker
We are the rock'n roll baby

This city is the nest for pretty
Girls get so sweaty, it makes us crazy ha
I'm so sorry oh papa and mama yo!
We are the rock'n roll baby

Hot party now! hot party now!

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the rock'n roll baby
T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the super stars!

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the funk'n roll baby
T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the No.1!

Hey buddy this is "boom party"
All the girls want it 'cause I'm too hot baby
I'm so sorry oh papa and mama yo!
We are the rock'n roll baby

Hot party now! hot party now!

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the rock'n roll baby
T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the super stars!

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the rock'n roll baby
T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the super stars

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the funk'n roll baby
T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the superstars
We are the superstars
We are the No.1!

We are the Tokyo brothers
We are the rock'n roll baby




T-O-K-Y-O brothers
We are the super stars!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "TOKYO BROTHERS" by I Don't Like Mondays. celebrate the energy and excitement of Tokyo nightlife. The song is an anthem for the brothers of Tokyo, urging them to sing loudly, be fearless, and embrace their rock 'n roll spirit. The city is depicted as a vibrant and bustling place, where pretty girls dance with such vigor that it drives the brothers crazy. The singer acknowledges his apologies to his parents for his wild nature but expresses pride in being part of the rock 'n roll lifestyle.


The chorus emphasizes the camaraderie and unity among the Tokyo brothers. They are described as superstars, the No.1, representing the vibrant music culture that thrives in Tokyo. The lyrics capture the essence of a big, energetic party scene, where the heat is rising, and the excitement is contagious.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey brother! sing a song louder
Addressing a close friend and encouraging them to express themselves through music with increased intensity


Roar like a juger be a freak and go
Unleash a powerful and unrestrained sound, embracing one's unique characteristics and moving forward fearlessly


Let's clappa it's like a jet cracker
Applaud enthusiastically, creating explosive excitement akin to a firework bursting in the sky


We are the rock'n roll baby
Identifying as individuals who embody the spirit and energy of rock and roll music


This city is the nest for pretty
Referring to the urban environment as a place where attractive individuals thrive


Girls get so sweaty, it makes us crazy ha
Expressing the exhilaration and excitement felt when observing women becoming perspirational and how it drives them wild


I'm so sorry oh papa and mama yo!
Acknowledging remorse towards one's parents for the lifestyle and behavior chosen


Hot party now! hot party now!
Indicating the presence of a vibrant and lively social gathering happening in the immediate moment


We are the Tokyo brothers
Emphasizing the group identity as individuals hailing from Tokyo and sharing a strong bond


We are the rock'n roll baby
Reiterating the group's association with the energy and rebelliousness of rock and roll music


T-O-K-Y-O brothers
Spelling out the letters of the city name, symbolizing their connection and pride in their Tokyo heritage


We are the super stars!
Asserting their status as highly successful and adored individuals, shining brightly like stars


We are the funk'n roll baby
Declaring their affinity for a fusion of funky and rock and roll music styles


Hey buddy this is 'boom party'
Addressing a close friend, emphasizing the explosive and intense nature of the current celebration


All the girls want it 'cause I'm too hot baby
Suggesting that the singer's attractiveness and desirability make them irresistible to the opposite sex


We are the No.1!
Proclaiming their top position and superiority in their chosen field or realm


We are the superstars
Reaffirming their status as immensely famous and celebrated individuals




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: I Don't Like Mondays.

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