Smoke
Mr. Ed Jumps the Gun Lyrics
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We find ourselves in Osaka, there are playin' some dudes
Two times Ian, Roger, Ritchie and John
They let the water burn till everybody is done
An old sailor called Taylor, the cuties here got their cans queer
J.D. the believer, is that right my dear
Arrigato Mr. Mato knows where to check it out
But the geishas, they are leaving us deep in doubt
Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky
Freeze ninety degrees
Freeze all Japanese
At Tampopo's the ball fish on a small dish our favorite food
Phat taste no waste and it smells really good
Mr. Ho, J.D., Big H and me the M-C-O so
Listen up, we got the Japanese flow
Conichiwa, three feet high madame butterfly
Teach me Thai chi ha and don't be so shy hush hush
Smoke on the water
Freeze ninety degrees
Ooh here comes Godzilla
Come on and rock the house
Ooh here comes
Smoke on the water
The lyrics to Mr. Ed Jumps The Gun's song Smoke provide a nostalgic recollection of the band's trip to Osaka in 1972. The lyrics present a journey through time and space, narrating the band's experience in Osaka through the sights and sounds, as well as some humorous interactions with locals.
The first verse of the song takes the listener through a time tunnel back to 1972 and lands in Osaka where the band finds themselves at a gig where Ian, Roger, Ritchie, and John are playing. The lyrics paint a picture of some odd characters, including an old sailor called Taylor, some cuties who got their cans queer, and J.D. the believer. The chorus then kicks in with the iconic riff "Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky," which describes the surreal atmosphere of the gig.
The second verse is set in Tampopo's, a restaurant where the band enjoys some Japanese delicacies like ball fish on a small dish. The lyrics introduce other characters such as Mr. Ho, J.D., and Big H, who are part of the MC's crew. The chorus repeats, followed by a reference to Godzilla, a nod to the Japanese pop culture phenomenon of the time. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus.
Overall, the song's lyrics capture a playful, lighthearted narrative of the band's trip to Osaka, punctuated by the theme of smoke and fire.
Line by Line Meaning
The time-tunnel kicks us back to nineteen seventy-two,
We are transported to 1972 via the time-tunnel we are in.
We find ourselves in Osaka, there are playin' some dudes
Once in 1972, we realize we are in Osaka and someone is jamming music.
Two times Ian, Roger, Ritchie and John
The names of the musicians playing the music are given.
They let the water burn till everybody is done
The band keeps playing and letting the music flow until the end.
An old sailor called Taylor, the cuties here got their cans queer
An old sailor named Taylor is around and the women present have their drinks spiked.
J.D. the believer, is that right my dear
J.D. is introduced as a believer, asking if that is correct.
Arrigato Mr. Mato knows where to check it out
Mr. Mato is thanked for taking us to the location.
But the geishas, they are leaving us deep in doubt
However, the geishas present cast a shadow of doubt over the situation.
Smoke on the water, and fire in the sky
This is a line from the famous Deep Purple song that the band is likely playing.
Freeze ninety degrees
This could be an instruction to freeze or stop at a certain angle while doing a certain activity.
Freeze all Japanese
Potentially another instruction to halt all activity.
At Tampopo's the ball fish on a small dish our favorite food
At Tampopo's restaurant, the ball fish served on small plates are a popular food choice.
Phat taste no waste and it smells really good
The fish tastes amazing and there is no waste. The scent is also pleasant.
Mr. Ho, J.D., Big H and me the M-C-O so
The singer introduces themselves along with a few other people present.
Listen up, we got the Japanese flow
The group of people have a certain rhythm or vibe from being in Japan.
Conichiwa, three feet high madame butterfly
A greeting is given to someone with a reference to Madame Butterfly and height.
Teach me Thai chi ha and don't be so shy hush hush
The artist is requesting to be taught something called Thai chi ha and is telling the instructor to not be shy about it.
Ooh here comes Godzilla
The famous monster Godzilla is coming.
Come on and rock the house
An invitation to play loud and dance is given.
Ooh here comes, Smoke on the water
A callout that the band is starting or continuing to play the song Smoke on the water.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID COTTEN, VINCE WELNICK, WILLIAM EDMOND SPOONER
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Dennis Espiritu
Why is this not on Spotify 🥺
Ji-soo Kim
One of the greatest remix ever!!
Habanecro
I remember this song from DDR... oh my lordy.... the memories.... the love of this song's beat.... AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
조사장
지금들어도 미쳤어 진짜ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ
CorporalDanLives
I always sing this whenever I'm walking around Osaka
Mekon Headed Freak
Which is never, weeaboo.
Ingrid Mejia
Nominated for eurovision song contest
Hicknopunk
I miss this song.
ArkThePieKing
Man I wish this was on modern DDR games
Seunghyeon Lee
Gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood!