He is a founding member of the New York synth rock outfit Jupiter One, as well as a touring member of Georgia based indie rock group of Montreal and has also toured with Regina Spektor, predominantly as a violinist.
Kishi Bashi is Kaoru Ishibashi's self-recorded and self-produced project started in 2011 with his first EP; Room For Dream, released in May 2011
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The Ballad of Mr. Steak
Kishi Bashi Lyrics
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The savory ending wasn't drowned in salt and pepper
And as we danced together, I cried a funny smile
As I felt you awake in the heat of feast
Now you're gone forever now inside myself here we go
Ooh Mr. Steak you were Grade A
He'll do anything that will come to his mind
And like that, Mr. Steak was in love every minute of his mind:
He's stepping left and right cha-cha
He came to me in a package of delight
Every other meal paled in his shadow ooh
He picked me, not the other way around
He came bursting at the seams
He pranced around la la
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were Grade A
Mr. Steak, he's such a bachelor at heart
He'd never met another cut that likes to booty booty shaky shake
Do you believe that a steak couldn't love
Or is hard to manage the fact of meat jerkin to the beat
But Mr. Steak he is practically an animal of joy
The rarest of all cuts: tenderloin
It was a tragedy of unimaginable fate his legend lives across the land
Hand in hand here we go he brought the 1
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were great, eh?
"The Ballad of Mr. Steak" by Kishi Bashi tells the story of a man who fell in love with a steak named Mr. Steak. The song opens with the singer questioning whether fate mistook them for star-crossed lovers, suggesting that their connection may seem unusual to others. Despite this, the singer reflects that their meal together was perfect and not over-seasoned with salt and pepper. As they danced together, the singer felt a mixture of emotions, including a “funny smile” and the sensation of being awakened by the heat of the feast. However, Mr. Steak is gone forever, leaving the singer to cherish the memory of their time together.
The song then dives into the character of Mr. Steak, describing him as an embodiment of joy, love, and dance. The singer personifies Mr. Steak, portraying him as if he is a lover who will do anything that comes to his mind. Mr. Steak “pranced around” and brought the rhythm to the dance floor with a “1 2 3” and a “four on the floor”. He was the center of attention, and nothing else could compete with his tender, juicy flavor. Mr. Steak was the rarest and greatest cut of meat that ever existed, and even though his time was brief, his legend will live on.
Overall, “The Ballad of Mr. Steak” is an eccentric love song that explores the connection between a man and his steak. The song balances dark humor with sincere admiration for the taste of meat and happiness it brings to a meal. Despite the song’s strange premise, it creates a captivating world that listeners can lose themselves in.
Line by Line Meaning
Did fate mistake us for a pair of star crossed lovers?
Mr. Steak and the singer had an intense connection, but was it fate or a coincidence?
The savory ending wasn't drowned in salt and pepper
Despite being seasoned, Mr. Steak ended on a high note and was still delicious.
And as we danced together, I cried a funny smile
The singer was happy and emotional while dancing with Mr. Steak.
As I felt you awake in the heat of feast
The artist could feel the energy of Mr. Steak and the meal heating up.
Now you're gone forever now inside myself here we go
Mr. Steak is gone forever, but the artist will always have the memory of their time together.
Ooh Mr. Steak you were Grade A
Mr. Steak was the best of the best.
I believe when a man's in love he'll do anything he wants
When someone is deeply in love, they will act on their impulses without fear or hesitation.
He'll do anything that will come to his mind
When in love, someone will go to great lengths to express their feelings.
And like that, Mr. Steak was in love every minute of his mind:
Mr. Steak was passionate and full of life, and made the most of every moment.
He's stepping left and right cha-cha
Mr. Steak was full of energy and rhythm, always moving and dancing.
He came to me in a package of delight
Mr. Steak was a delicious and delightful surprise to the singer.
Every other meal paled in his shadow ooh
Mr. Steak outshined all other meals and was the clear favorite of the artist.
He picked me, not the other way around
It was fate or coincidence that the singer ended up with Mr. Steak.
He came bursting at the seams
Mr. Steak was overflowing with energy and excitement.
He pranced around la la
Mr. Steak was carefree and happy, prancing and dancing without a care in the world.
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
Mr. Steak was a skilled dancer, bringing all the right moves to the table.
He loved to move he was everything and more
Mr. Steak was full of life, always moving and dancing, and so much more than just another meal.
And every bite just made him dance more and more
The more the singer ate, the more energy and excitement Mr. Steak seemed to exude.
Mr. Steak, he's such a bachelor at heart
Mr. Steak was independent and carefree, enjoying life on his own terms.
He'd never met another cut that likes to booty booty shaky shake
Mr. Steak was a unique and rare cut, full of energy and fun.
Do you believe that a steak couldn't love
The artist wonders if people can believe that a meal, like Mr. Steak, could be full of love and joy.
Or is hard to manage the fact of meat jerkin to the beat
It may be difficult to accept the idea of a meal being so full of energy and excitement, dancing to the beat of its own drum.
But Mr. Steak he is practically an animal of joy
Mr. Steak was full of life and joy, living in the moment and enjoying every second.
The rarest of all cuts: tenderloin
Mr. Steak was unique and special, one of a kind, just like a tenderloin cut.
It was a tragedy of unimaginable fate his legend lives across the land
Although Mr. Steak is gone, his memory will live on forever, as a legend of energy, excitement, and joy.
Hand in hand here we go he brought the 1
The singer and Mr. Steak shared a special moment, dancing and enjoying life together, hand in hand.
Mr. Steak you were great, eh?
Mr. Steak was truly great, the best meal the singer had ever experienced.
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Written by: Kaoru Ishibashi
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Nikita
Did fate mistake us for a pair of star crossed lovers?
The savory ending wasn't drowned in salt and pepper
And as we danced together, I cried a funny smile
As I felt you awake in the heat of feast
Now you're gone forever now inside myself here we go
Ooh Mr. Steak you were Grade A
I believe when a man's in love he'll do anything he wants
He'll do anything that will come to his mind
And like that, Mr. Steak was in love every minute of his mind:
He's stepping left and right cha-cha
He came to me in a package of delight
Every other meal paled in his shadow ooh
He picked me, not the other way around
He came bursting at the seams
He pranced around la la
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were Grade A
Mr. Steak, he's such a bachelor at heart
He'd never met another cut that likes to booty booty shaky shake
Do you believe that a steak couldn't love
Or is hard to manage the fact of meat jerkin to the beat
But Mr. Steak he is practically an animal of joy
The rarest of all cuts: tenderloin
It was a tragedy of unimaginable fate his legend lives across the land
Hand in hand here we go he brought the 1
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were great, eh?
brian cornwell
he said at Lava Music Fest last saturday that on a recent visit to tokyo, he found that this song was "on every karaoke machine" and proceeded to get drunk and sing it three times at karaoke bars. they apparently grade you on lyric accuracy and tone. he claimed that he did not receive a score higher than 84% on his three attempts. true story
Julian Jaffe
this anecdote makes me feel so happy
Teresa Knecht
Ha! I was at LAVA too, had forgotten he said that!
Mood Infinite
@brian cornwell Hahahha that's so great
Pin-Tsun Huang
Watching this was a big misteak
Corey O'Bryan
Jason Huáng are you proud of that?
Joe Mama
Great song! Super catchy! Love the song topic and lyrics, very few artist branch out of the contemporary and write songs about things that are just funny! This is my new groove!
Nikita
Did fate mistake us for a pair of star crossed lovers?
The savory ending wasn't drowned in salt and pepper
And as we danced together, I cried a funny smile
As I felt you awake in the heat of feast
Now you're gone forever now inside myself here we go
Ooh Mr. Steak you were Grade A
I believe when a man's in love he'll do anything he wants
He'll do anything that will come to his mind
And like that, Mr. Steak was in love every minute of his mind:
He's stepping left and right cha-cha
He came to me in a package of delight
Every other meal paled in his shadow ooh
He picked me, not the other way around
He came bursting at the seams
He pranced around la la
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were Grade A
Mr. Steak, he's such a bachelor at heart
He'd never met another cut that likes to booty booty shaky shake
Do you believe that a steak couldn't love
Or is hard to manage the fact of meat jerkin to the beat
But Mr. Steak he is practically an animal of joy
The rarest of all cuts: tenderloin
It was a tragedy of unimaginable fate his legend lives across the land
Hand in hand here we go he brought the 1
He brought the 1 2 3 he brought the four on the floor
He loved to move he was everything and more
And every bite just made him dance more and more
He loved to
Mr. Steak you were great, eh?
Patrick Mulligan
Ha "did fate mistSTEAK us." no wait most of this song is meat puns. Even the grade A part.
A AM
this was wholesomely inspiring