He has travelled widely performing and has released the following albums:
• Swings and Roundabouts (2010)
• Songs for Big Little People (2007)
• Brave Faces (2005)
• Mouth to Mouth (2000)
• Lullabies for Big Babies (1997)
• Travelling Home (1992)
• Footsteps and Heartbeats (1989)
• Kicking The Sawdust (1986)
• Angry Love (1985)
Rory's songs are invariably big-hearted story-like ballads about family, justice, racism, poverty, immigration, traveling and love. His live shows are particularly impressive - it's hard to believe he performs with such a full and busy sound when there's only him on the stage.
http://www.rorymcleod.com
A Foreigner Forever
Rory McLeod Lyrics
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哈囉GIRL 晚上一起跟MAN陽明山一下
放我最喜歡的HIPHOP你們懂我意思嗎
嗨完跟我回家 外國浴缸又白又大
白天時候 我長時間都待在長頸鹿
有時候跟MY HOMIE騎腳踏車在馬路
我唱饒舌也傳教 國小英文我也教
我來自外國 什麼語言都難不倒我
世界各地我都有去過WOO 我來自外國 地球村的女孩都愛我
什麼膚色我都有用過WOO meri Ameri A A America
Ameri Ameri A A America
Ameri Ameri A A America
Ameri Ameri A International
我在韓國賣人蔘 偶爾也種種高麗菜YO
跆拳道比賽的時候我幫台灣加油
現在我開整形診所 不管要改什麼都有
來自星星的我 會送泡菜給你吃油
안녕하세요(韓文的'妳好')姑娘請你吃顆哈密瓜
안녕하세요(韓文的'妳好')你跟我說감사합니다(韓文的'謝謝')
歐吧帶你吃東西 歐吧帶你看電影
等我放假歐吧帶你來去南部弄假牙
我來自外國 什麼語言都難不倒我
世界各地我都有去過WOO 我來自外國 地球村的女孩都愛我
什麼膚色我都有用過WOO Kore A Kore A A A Korea
A Kore A Kore A A A Korea
A Kore A Kore A A A Korea
A Kore A Kore A International
Rory McLeod's song "A Foreigner Forever" is a celebration of multiculturalism and cross-cultural exchange, as the lyrics detail the experiences of a global traveler and his interactions with people from different countries and cultures. The lyrics are delivered in a mixture of Mandarin Chinese, Korean, and English, reflecting the diverse background and experiences of the singer.
The song opens with the singer boasting of his physical strength and inviting girls to come and join him for an evening of hip-hop music and relaxation in a big foreign bathtub. The second verse describes the singer's daily routine of hanging out with his friends and teaching English to children, while also expressing his attraction to Taiwanese girls. The third verse references the singer's experiences in Korea, from selling ginseng to cheering on Taiwanese martial artists in Taekwondo competitions. The song ends with the singer proclaiming his love for foreign girls and cultures, declaring himself a citizen of the world.
Overall, "A Foreigner Forever" celebrates the beauty of cultural diversity and encourages people to embrace different cultures and traditions. It is a fun, upbeat song that blends different musical and linguistic influences to create a unique and memorable experience for listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
我有強壯的肩膀 姑娘都過來不要怕
I am strong and ready to carry the weight of the world, don't be afraid to come to me.
哈囉GIRL 晚上一起跟MAN陽明山一下
Hey girl, let's go to Yangmingshan with my homies tonight.
放我最喜歡的HIPHOP你們懂我意思嗎
Play my favorite hip-hop music, you know what I mean?
嗨完跟我回家 外國浴缸又白又大
After we have fun, come home with me to my big, clean bathtub.
白天時候 我長時間都待在長頸鹿
During the day, I spend a lot of time in my giraffe costume.
有時候跟MY HOMIE騎腳踏車在馬路
Sometimes I ride my bike with my friends on the road.
我唱饒舌也傳教 國小英文我也教
I rap and teach English to elementary students.
台灣的女孩 讓我有點想要CHECK OUT
Taiwanese girls make me want to check them out.
我來自外國 什麼語言都難不倒我
I come from a foreign land, no language can stop me.
世界各地我都有去過WOO 我來自外國 地球村的女孩都愛我
I've been all over the world, and girls from every corner of the earth love me.
什麼膚色我都有用過WOO meri Ameri A A America
I've been with girls of all skin colors, from America to India.
A International
International.
我在韓國賣人蔘 偶爾也種種高麗菜YO
I sell ginseng in Korea and sometimes grow Korean cabbage.
跆拳道比賽的時候我幫台灣加油
I cheer for Taiwan in Taekwondo competitions.
現在我開整形診所 不管要改什麼都有
Now I have a plastic surgery clinic, I can change anything you want.
來自星星的我 會送泡菜給你吃油
I, an alien, will give you Korean pickled vegetables to eat.
안녕하세요(韓文的'妳好')姑娘請你吃顆哈密瓜
Hello girl, please eat a piece of cantaloupe.
안녕하세요(韓文的'妳好')你跟我說감사합니다(韓文的'謝謝')
Hello, thank you for saying 'thank you' to me.
歐吧帶你吃東西 歐吧帶你看電影
I'll take you to eat and watch a movie.
等我放假歐吧帶你來去南部弄假牙
When I have time off, I'll take you to the south to get dentures.
Kore A Kore A A A Korea
Korea, Korea, Korea.
A Kore A Kore A A A Korea
Korea, Korea, Korea.
A Kore A Kore A A A Korea
Korea, Korea, Korea.
A Kore A Kore A International
Korea, Korea, International.
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Tom-gr4em
There is nowhere near enough Rory Mcleod on YouTube, Thankyou!
@deankinsella8250
Lovely stuff Rory. Great song with your usual high levels of empathy.
@kirstyjordan3791
this is so great- seems to be an acoustic performance? Multiple camera angles, and no microphone in the way. What a treat, I can never understand how people can keep still at a Rory gig. Hope theres more. considering he may never come back to Australia…
@Toupret
I agree wholeheartedly with you about being still at a Rory gig! Impossible to stay still in my own home when hearing him. Do you have the album 'The Glee and The Spark'? If not, please let me recommend it X