LIVE in Baghdad
Masaaki Endo Lyrics

Ever eaten crab tree?
Have you ever tasted something so strange and obscure? It feels like something is missing in my life, something I cannot describe.

Missing in the wanting
I have this feeling of emptiness and incompleteness that I can't shake off; it's like something is not present that should be there.

Any else comb tease?
Have you ever played games with your hair comb, combing and teasing your hair until it's untangled and styled? It's another thing I've missed or forgotten.

Chaka Khan, canine
Whatever happened to Chaka Khan and her uplifting music? Her songs used to make me so happy that I could dance all night long. The barking of a dog, perhaps canine, seems like a fitting contrast to the rhythm of her music.

Tell us, cold eel
I wonder if anyone knows the answer to the perplexing questions that consume my mind. It feels like I'm swimming in cold water, just like a slippery eel.

Can you have an eye out?
Is there a way to see or perceive the world in a different light, a new perspective that would leave me in awe? Can someone help me find that hidden treasure of insight?

Ever on a phone tree?
Have you ever felt lost in a labyrinth of phone menus and automated responses, never reaching a real human being? It feels like a nightmare that keeps repeating itself.

Missing since the fourteenth
There's something else missing from my life, a significant piece that I lost a long time ago on a certain day, perhaps the 14th of a month. It's still haunting me.

Annie has cow cheese
This probably means nothing, just a random thought or memory that pops up in my mind. But why Annie? And why cow cheese? There must be something significant about it.

Shanghai, canine
Shanghai has always sounded like a mysterious and exotic place to me, full of secrets and untold stories. Why not juxtapose that with the barking of a dog, as if guarding or warning against something?

On this, by this
This phrase is ambiguous, like a blank canvas that can mean so many things. Perhaps it's referring to the present moment or the current situation, emphasizing the here and now. Or maybe it's pointing to some object or idea that's nearby or relevant.

Bend this, shin this
Again, this phrase is open to interpretation. It could be a request or an instruction to someone, asking them to bend or shape something. Or it could be a self-talk, a reminder to stay flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances. And what does 'shin this' mean? Is it something like 'shine this' or 'thin this'?

I don't intend to be so bold
I'm not trying to be arrogant or presumptuous, but I feel like I need to express myself honestly and openly. It's not easy, and it may not be well-received, but it's necessary for my own sake.

B&B, if only I had money
Bed and breakfast sounds like a nice escape from the daily routine, a place where I can relax and enjoy some peace and quiet. But alas, I don't have enough money to afford such luxury. It's a pity.

E-X-U-P
This could be an acronym for something, or just a random letter sequence. Maybe it's meant to be a catchy phrase or a vocalization that adds rhythm to the song. Who knows?

Lay out, oh dear
This phrase is a variation of the previous one ('Can you have an eye out?') and has a similar meaning. It's like saying 'lay it out for me, my dear', asking someone to clarify or explain something that's confusing or vague.

Excuse me
This is a common phrase used to apologize for an inconvenience or to ask for attention. It could be a way of ending the song, as if the singer has finished expressing their innermost thoughts and feelings and is ready to move on.