How to Do It
Miyagi Lyrics


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Out! Now! Out! Now! Leads You Out
Isolation multiplies medication of your lies
Pay attention, only this one guy will save you in the night
Good intentions will destroy bad inventions like a toy
Let me mention there is one thing you need to know boy
All the nice girls uglify their appearance when they smile constantly and all the time, always, forever
So now come on, dance with people
Head up to the steeple
Mister Disco sees you
Mister Disco leads you out
Oh, don't you keep control over your skin
You should better hand over control to him
Look up to the spotlight and you will see that Mister Disco turns you into what you wanna be
Degradation of esteem, less ovation for your team
My oration contains one big promise: well, follow the beam
His positions sum up your situation so be sure, his relation to the wisdom and size will be your cure
And if your life doesn't fit to the picture, not a bit constantly and all the time, he knows how to do it
Come on, dance with people
Head up to the steeple
Mister Disco sees you
Mister Disco leads you
Out! Now! Out! Now! Leads you out!
Oh, don't you keep control over your skin




You should better hand over control to him
Look up to the spotlight and you will see that Mister Disco turns you into what you wanna be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Miyagi's song "How to Do It" are filled with metaphors and hidden meanings, making the song open to different interpretations. The first verse talks about the adverse effects of isolation and lies on a person and how they can lead to a need for medication, which can only be saved by one person. The second verse speaks of the importance of appearances and how people uglify themselves to please others, and then proceeds to urge the listener to dance and follow Mister Disco, an allegorical figure who can turn them into what they want to be.


Mister Disco represents the allure of the flashy, hedonistic lifestyle, and the song urges the listener to follow him blindly, essentially surrendering their free will to him. The song is particularly critical of the idea of appearances, where people are expected to look and behave in a certain way to fit in. It suggests that people are often willing to give up their individuality to conform to social norms, which is an endlessly recurring cycle.


Overall, "How to Do It" is a warning about the dangers of conformity, and how it can lead one to lose themselves in the pursuit of fitting in. It urges people to live their lives on their terms and to beware of the trap of appearances and conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

Out! Now! Out! Now! Leads You Out
A call to action to leave behind negativity and follow a leader.


Isolation multiplies medication of your lies
Being alone makes it easier to deceive yourself.


Pay attention, only this one guy will save you in the night
There is one person who can provide salvation in moments of danger or fear.


Good intentions will destroy bad inventions like a toy
Having good intentions can have the power to dismantle harmful creations and actions.


Let me mention there is one thing you need to know boy
An introduction to a piece of important information.


All the nice girls uglify their appearance when they smile constantly and all the time, always, forever
Society often puts pressure on women to appear attractive at all times, causing them to hide their natural appearance with a constant smile.


So now come on, dance with people
An invitation to participate in a community event.


Head up to the steeple
A direction to go towards a high point, possibly for a better view or perspective.


Mister Disco sees you
Acknowledgement of a presence or participation in the event.


Mister Disco leads you out
A call to follow the lead of a charismatic figure.


Oh, don't you keep control over your skin
A warning against controlling your outward appearance too strictly.


You should better hand over control to him
Suggesting that the charismatic leader is better equipped to control one's appearance and actions.


Look up to the spotlight and you will see that Mister Disco turns you into what you wanna be
The spotlight and the charismatic leader can give you the confidence and resources to become the person you want to be.


Degradation of esteem, less ovation for your team
As your confidence degrades, so does the support you receive from those around you.


My oration contains one big promise: well, follow the beam
The singer believes in a single direction or goal and recommends following it.


His positions sum up your situation so be sure, his relation to the wisdom and size will be your cure
The leader's experience and understanding of the situation can provide a solution to one's problems.


And if your life doesn't fit to the picture, not a bit constantly and all the time, he knows how to do it
If your life doesn't conform to societal expectations, the charismatic leader has the power to help you find your place.


Out! Now! Out! Now! Leads you out!
Reiteration of the call to leave behind negativity and follow a leader.




Writer(s): Daniel Ortega Jan Macke, Joern Kruessel, Stefan Matysick, Jan-Felix Prescher, Axel Schinkel

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Tony Gallagher

Yeah, it's funny. There is no Kusanku kata in Goju-ryu. It suggests that one of Miyagi's ancestors cross-trained.

Karate Matsu Kai

Yeah 🤣, they took anything and put it on the film. I don't think they were interested in being detailed with that

The Maverick Black Belt

If we want to stay within the universe, it probably means that Daniel set-up a Zoom class with someone to teach them Kankudai. (I think they aren't doing Wado Kushanku.)

matt m

@The Maverick Black Belt yeah they aren't doing wado kusanku

Eva Orlitová

​@The Maverick Black Belt That absolutely sounds like something Daniel would do haha

Adam Anthony

Kanku Dai!

bery

It was taught to me as the outside brush, it works very well if you add head movement

Wendy VanWey

Beautiful! You are so fast. Yusuke Sensei! 💥

Bill Lester

If only they did more traditional Goju katas 😢 and did them right lol

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