Samurai
Michael Cretu (later Enigma's frontman) Lyrics
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You never show a sign
No devotion could ever change your mind
No illusion when your work is done
Nobody knows you
Nobody knows your name
Nobody knows you
Samurai samurai
Did you ever dream
Hesitate wonder why
At all the anger you have seen
Oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh
Samurai samurai
Does your blood run cold
No light shines in your eyes
No burning flame in your soul
Oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh
Your commission was written in the sand
No emotion could ever stay your hand
No consolation no word of love or praise
Your fight is over
Your enemies are gone
Your fight is over
The lyrics to "Samurai" by Michael Cretu seem to depict the life of a samurai warrior who is lonely and unknown to the world. The first verse implies that the samurai keeps his emotions close to his heart and never shows any sign of loneliness, even though he may be lonely deep inside. The second verse talks about how the samurai's duty is his life and he doesn't have any illusions or doubts about his work. The chorus questions the samurai's inner thoughts and feelings, wondering if he ever dreams or ponders about the anger he has seen in his life. The lines "Does your blood run cold/ No light shines in your eyes/ No burning flame in your soul" seem to imply that the samurai may have become numb to the world, with no passion or fire left in his heart. The last verse talks about the samurai's fight being over and his enemies being gone, thus implying that his life's mission has been fulfilled.
Overall, the song gives a poignant and melancholic feeling, capturing the essence of the samurai's way of life, duty, honor, and loyalty to their lord. The lyrics seem to pose deep questions about the samurai's life and character, wondering if their stoicism and devotion to their mission came at the cost of their personal emotions and relationships. The chorus seems to lament the samurai's isolation and lack of connection with the world, questioning if their life was worth the sacrifice.
Line by Line Meaning
If you're lonely
Despite being lonely, you don't let it show through any signs.
You never show a sign
No matter how lonely you are, you never give any hint to others about it.
No devotion could ever change your mind
No amount of love and devotion from anyone would be able to change your determined mind.
No illusion when your work is done
After you've completed your work, there's no room for any illusions or delusions.
Nobody knows you
Even though you're lonely, nobody truly knows you beyond the surface level.
Nobody knows your name
You're not just unrecognized, people don't even know your name.
Samurai samurai
A reference to the title character and theme of the song - a brave, determined and solitary samurai warrior.
Did you ever dream
Have you ever wondered or thought about another way of life beyond the warrior code?
Hesitate wonder why
Have you ever felt unsure or doubted the path you're on?
At all the anger you have seen
Have you ever been affected by all the violence and anger around you?
Does your blood run cold
Are you emotionless and unfazed even in the most challenging of moments?
No light shines in your eyes
You're completely focused and determined and there's no room for any hesitation or confusion.
No burning flame in your soul
Even though you're fighting to protect your honor, there's no passion or joy in it.
Your commission was written in the sand
Your purpose and mission in life is fragile and fleeting, similar to words written in the sand that'll disappear soon enough.
No emotion could ever stay your hand
Your determination and grit are unbreakable, and no display of emotions could change your course of action.
No consolation no word of love or praise
Even after completing your mission, you don't expect any consolation or words of love and praise from anyone.
Your fight is over
Your battle is done and dusted.
Your enemies are gone
You've defeated your enemies and come out victorious, but at what cost?
Your fight is over
A repetition of the earlier line, emphasizing that the warrior's fight is indeed over.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MARIO KILLER, MICHAEL CRETU
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