TOKYO DRIFT
TERIYAKI BOYZ® Lyrics


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I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Irasha ii, omachidou sama,
kenso mamire no konomachi no ensou dama,
tamani ichido tsuite oide,
sekaijyu miru yo suruhodona goukana,
Japan, Ichiban,
Jump around saruchie no deban,
Teriyaki Boyz in the place to be,
Misete yarou (hai!) in the VIP.

Many many diamonds danglin,
Bag full of money we stranglin,
Hate me, fry me, bake me, try me,
All the above 'cause you can't get in,
I don't want no problem,
Because me professional,
Make you, shake your ketsu, (Thank you!)
Haters take it personal.

Like Kanada tai tetsu o now,
Drop it on lets go now (now),
Na nachima maeni netsu wo hassan,
Lets not chiki chima over, lets go nets go,
Tsuki iro over every color, esgo (e' sugoi)
Need you, 'walk out' jyanai, negro,
New dekisora watashi mo big boy.

I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you see me then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Hai, Watashi Teriyaki Boyz!,
Atteyuuma ni fukitobasu, noise!,
Manshini shitemasu de ghe-tto!
Banou kazumo fuete imasu,
Beishiku wa surprise, DE,
Maji mainichiga abunai, TTE,
Ninja fuu Kenja fuu, dakedo (Geisha!),
Wait! From the rocks say, tada no shita.

You should see me in the parking lot,
7-11 is the spot,
Fights with wings and shiny things,
And lions, tigers, bears, oh my ride,
We're furious and fast,
Super sonic like JJ Phat,
And we rock 'cause the wheels are fly,
Can't beat that with a baseball bat.

Like a ka(ahn)kiyou tokasa,
Mateba ii zehi soap site yo,
Intercept shite fuck site,
teki hanzai wa banzai,
Hora pants down,
From a back up on the post,
Dou itasu? kyou wa four points,
From far east coast to dousa sai (watashi no gaisudou!)

I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Yea, Japan mainichi doki doki desu,
Heat island tobi tobi de,
Moeruyou ni shite bochi bochi na,
Tamanegi dasasou kochi kochi eh
Heat up de dou risou,
Machijyu subette no-rikon.
Mecha kawarimondante sa?
fool, gocha gocha fast an' furious!

It's gotta be the shoes,
Gotta be the furs,
That's why ladies choose me,
All up in the news,
'Cause we so cute,
That's why we so huge,
Harajuku girls know how I feel,
They respect, I keeps it real.
Not a Chinaman 'cause I ain't from China man...
I am Japan man.

(Wa ta shi wa, tokyo suki, wa ta shi no, Kuruma suteki)
You see me go coming out of the black Benz SLR.
(A na ta mo, tokyo suki) I wonder where he get that kind of money?
(A na ta no, kuruma suteki) Don't worry about it, lets go

I wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Wonder if you know,
How they live in Tokyo,
If you seen it then you mean it
Then you know you have to go.




Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)
Fast and furious! (Kitaa!) (Drift, Drift, Drift)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Teriyaki Boyz's song "Tokyo Drift" describe the lifestyle and energy of Tokyo, particularly in the context of fast car racing and drifting. The song embodies the speed and thrill of Tokyo's streets, with the repeated chant of "Fast and furious!" conveying the sense of constant movement and excitement. The lyrics describe the colorful and vibrant atmosphere of Tokyo, with references to diamonds, money, and Harajuku girls. The verses touch on various themes, such as the city's cleanliness, gang violence, and the difficulty of getting into exclusive places. The chorus frequently repeats the idea that if you've seen Tokyo, you know you have to go (back), keeping up the energy of the constantly-moving city.


The song was created for the film soundtrack of "The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift" and became a hit in 2006. It features many Japanese and English lyrics, exemplifying the influence of Japanese culture on global pop culture. The use of Japanese phrases like "Irasha ii, omachidou sama" and "Beishiku wa surprise, DE" further adds to the song's authenticity and embodiment of Tokyo's culture. "Tokyo Drift" also showcases a unique blend of rap and rock music, with the incorporation of guitar riffs and rock concert energy throughout the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I wonder if you know
I am curious if you are aware


How they live in Tokyo (はい)
The lifestyle and culture in Tokyo


If you seen it, then you mean it
If you have witnessed it, then you understand its significance


Then you know you have to go
You realize that you must visit


Fast and Furious! (キタ) (drift, drift, drift)
The excitement and intensity of racing and drifting


へいらっしゃい! おまちどうさま
Welcome! Thank you for waiting


喧騒まみれ この街の演奏
The chaotic symphony of this city


黙ったまま一度ついておいで
Quietly accompany me once


世界中魅了するほどに豪華な
Extravagant enough to captivate the world


Japan (what?) 一番 (what?)
Japan is the best


Jump around さぁ うちらの出番
It's time for us to jump around


Teriyaki Boyz in the place to be
The Teriyaki Boyz are here


見せてやる (はい!) オリジナル V.I.P (はい!)
Let me show you the original V.I.P experience


Many many diamonds danglin'
Lots of sparkling diamonds


Bag full of money we stranglin'
Carrying a bag filled with money, we are thriving


Hate me, fry me, bake me, try me
People may hate, criticize, or test me


All the above 'cause you can't get in
All of these actions are because you can't join


I don't want no プロブレム (ah)
I don't want any problems


Because me プロフェッショナル (ah)
Because I am a professional


Make you, shake your ケツ thank you
I'll make you dance and thank me


Haters take it パーソナル
Haters take my actions personally


Like a 金田 対 鉄雄 Neo Tokyo 滅亡?
Like a battle between Jin Kazama and Heihachi Mishima in Neo Tokyo's downfall?


無くなっちまう前に 熱を発散しきっちまおうぜ let's go 熱望
Before it disappears, let's fully unleash our passion, let's go


ズヒルギロッポン ラボからエスコート「エエ!? スゴイ」
Escorting from Zuhl Guild's Lab, 'Wow, incredible'


26号じゃない NIGO
Not Number 26, it's NIGO


入力ソルの座標ピンポイント
Entering the coordinates pinpointed


ハイ! ワタシ テリヤキボーイズ
Yes! I am Teriyaki Boyz


「あっ」という間吹き飛ばすノイズ
Blowing away the noise in an instant


邁進してます んでっゲとる
Progressing and getting popular


ペンの数も増えてます
The number of pens is increasing


ベーシックはサプライズで
The basics are full of surprises


マジ毎日が危ないぜ!
Seriously, every day is dangerous


忍者風 賢者風だけど芸者
Ninja-like, wise-like, but geisha-like


BAPEの惑星からの使者
An emissary from the BAPE planet


You should see me in the parking lot (ah)
You should see me in the parking lot


7-11 is the spot (ah)
7-11 is the place to be


Bikes with wings and shiny things
Motorcycles with wings and shiny accessories


And lions, tigers, bears, oh my ride
And lions, tigers, bears, oh my, my ride is like that


We're Furious and Fast
We are full of anger and speed


Supersonic like J.J. Fad and
Super fast like J.J. Fad


We ride 'til the wheels are flat
We ride until our wheels are worn out


Can't beat that with a baseball bat (uh)
Nothing can defeat us, not even a baseball bat


Like a 公安九課 トグサ
Like the Public Security Section 9 member Togusa


マテバ 良い是非即採用
Mateba, a good choice without hesitation


インターセプターして国際的犯罪はバンザイ
Intercepting international crimes, hooray


ホラ hands up
Hey, hands up


ファレルが Bomb落とすと
When Pharrell drops the bomb


踊りだす今夜の 4Boyz
Tonight's 4Boyz start dancing


From ファーイーストコースト
From the Far East Coast


どうささやく ワタシのゴーストは?
What does my ghost whisper?


Yeah, Japan 毎日ドキドキです
Yeah, Japan is exciting every day


ヒートアイランド "とびとび"で
In the heat island, it's scattered and unique


萌える容姿で「ぼちぼちね」
With a charming appearance, saying 'slowly but surely'


手招きで誘う「こっちこっちへ」
Inviting with a beckoning hand gesture, saying 'come over here'


ヒートアップで踊りそう
About to dance in the heat


町中すべってのりこむ
Sliding and riding around the town


めっちゃ変わり者だってシャッフル
A total weirdo, shuffling around


ごちゃごちゃの Fast and Furious!
The chaotic and fast-paced Fast and Furious!


It's gotta be the shoes
The shoes make a difference


It's gotta be the furs
The fur clothing sets me apart


That's why ladies choose me
That's why ladies prefer me


All up in the news 'cause we so cute
Being featured in the news because we are adorable


That's why we so huge
That's why we are so successful


Harajuku girls know how I フィール
Harajuku girls know how I feel


They respect, I keeps it リアル
They respect me because I keep it real


Not a China-man 'cause I ain't from China, man
I'm not from China, so don't call me a 'China-man'


I am Japan man
I am from Japan


(私は Tokyo好き)
(I love Tokyo)


You see me go coming out of the black Benz SLR (私の車すてき)
You see me coming out of the black Benz SLR (My car is fantastic)


(あなたも Tokyo好き) I wonder where he get that kind of money?
(You also love Tokyo) I wonder how he obtained that much money?


Don't worry about it, let's go (あなたの車すてき)
Don't worry about it, let's go (Your car is fantastic)


Wonder if you know
I wonder if you know


How they live in Tokyo (はい)
The lifestyle and culture in Tokyo


If you seen it, then you mean it
If you have witnessed it, then you understand its significance


Then you know you have to go
You realize that you must visit


Fast and Furious! (キタ) (drift, drift, drift)
The excitement and intensity of racing and drifting


Fast and Furious! (キタ) (drift, drift, drift)
The excitement and intensity of racing and drifting




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ryo-Z, Keisuke Ogiwara, Pharrell Williams, Seiji Kameyama, Yongi Ryuu

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@Frlegendsontop

Lyrics:

I wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
へいらっしゃい おまちどうさま
喧騒まみれ この街の演奏
黙ったまま一度ついておいで
世界中魅了するほどに豪華な
Japan (what?) 一番 (what?)
Jump around さぁうちらの出番 (what?)
テリヤキ・ボーイズ in the place to be
見せてやる (はい!) オリジナル in the VIP (はい!)
Many-many diamonds dangling
Bag full of money, we strangling
Hate me, fry me, bake me, try me
All the above 'cause you can't get in
I don't want no problem
Because me professional
Make you, shake your ケツ, thank you
Haters take it パーソナル
Like a 金田 対 鉄夫
Neo Tokyo 滅亡 無くなっちまう前に
熱を発散しきっちまおうぜ let's go 熱望
ズヒル木六本ラボからエスコート (ええ すごい)
26 号じゃない Nigo
入力「SOL!」 私のピンポイント
I wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
はい わたし テリヤキボーイズ
あっという間吹き飛ばすノイズ
邁進してますんでゲとる!
ファンの数も増えてます
ベーシックはサプライズで
マジ毎日が危ないぜ
忍者風 賢者風だけど芸者
BAPEの惑星からの使者
You should see me in the parking lot
7-11 is the spot
Fights with wings and shiny things
And lions, tigers, bears, oh my god!
We're furious and fast
Supersonic like JJ Phat
And we rock 'cause the wheels are fly
Can't beat that with a baseball bat
Like a 公安九課 トグサ
マテバ 良い是非即採用
インターセプターして
国際的犯罪は万歳
ホラ hands up
ファイルが Bomb 落とすと
踊りだす今夜の 4-Boyz
From ファーイーストコースト どうささやく (私のゴーストは?)
I wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Yeah, Japan毎日 ドキドキです
ヒートアイランド とびとびで
萌える容姿で ぼちぼちね
手招きで誘う こっちこっちへ
ヒートアップで踊りそう
街中すべってのりこむ
めっちゃ変わり者だってシャッフル
ごちゃごちゃの fast and furious
It's gotta be the shoes, gotta be the furs
That's why ladies choose me
All up in the news 'cause we so cute
That's why we so huge-e
Harajuku girls know how I feel
They respect, I keeps it real
Not a China-man 'cause I ain't from China, man
I am Japan-man
私は東京好き (you see me go)
私の車すてき (coming out of the black Benz SLR)
あなたも東京好き (I wonder where he get that kind of money?)
(Don't worry about it) あなたの車すてき (let's go)
I wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Wonder if you know
How they live in Tokyo (はい!)
If you seen it, then you mean it
Then you know you have to go
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)
Fast and furious (drift, drift, drift)



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@kpl3757

this song: plays
car:

(chuckles)
"I'm in danger"

@Dale_Ross97

kpl thank you for making my day a whole lot better

@patatas9385

XD

@lunazazaza6614

lmaooo

@DarthG3nesis

So your car is Ralph Wiggum?

@Deathly66

It's eurobeat your thinking of

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Driving exam

radio plays this song
Instructor: don't even think about it

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