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Jackie Chan Does Kung Fu
Thee Headcoatees Lyrics
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He's sweet and mean but his heart is too
Jackie Chan he chop a man down
With the edge of his bare hand
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
He'll stand and fight 'til he's black and blue
Jackie Chan he's quick as a whip
Jackie Chan he kicks from the hip
Yeah, Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
He's flesh and bone and tough sinew
He's got ten sweet little toes
And he's gone one cute little nose
You'll see him walking on hot coals
You'll see him swimming in ice floes
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
He'll break a girl's heart clean in two
Kung Fu, not good for you
Drum attack
Ah, ribcage crack
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
Kung Fu, not good for you
Jackie attack
Ribcage crack
Jackie Chan he'll chop a man down
With the edge of his bare hands
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
He'll stand and fight 'til he's black and blue
Jackie Chan he's quick as a whip
Jackie Chan he kicks from the hip
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
He's flesh and bone and tough sinew
Kung Fu, not good for you
Jackie attack
Ribcage crack
The lyrics to Thee Headcoatees's song, "Jackie Chan Does Kung Fu," glorify the martial arts achievement of Jackie Chan, the Chinese actor. The song details his physical prowess and toughness, as well as his swift kicks and punches, and gives a warning that Kung Fu is not a good thing to pursue. Jackie Chan's character is described as sweet and gentle on the inside but also has the ability to take down a person with the edge of his bare hands. He is swift, standing his ground and fighting until he is black and blue. The lyrics suggest that his abilities can even break a girl's heart in two.
The chorus "Jackie Chan does Kung Fu" is repeated over and over to emphasize Chan's martial arts achievements. The last verse repeats the warning that Kung Fu is not good for you, and the drumming and sound effects suggest that physical combat is brutal and damaging to the body. In conclusion, the song praises Jackie Chan's martial arts abilities and at the same time warns against the physical harm caused by Kung Fu fighting.
Line by Line Meaning
Jackie Chan does Kung Fu
The song talks about Jackie Chan's ability to perform Kung Fu.
He's sweet and mean but his heart is too
Although he has a tough exterior, Jackie Chan has a kind heart.
Jackie Chan he chop a man down
With the edge of his bare hand
Jackie Chan has the ability to use his bare hands to defeat an opponent by chopping them down.
He'll stand and fight 'til he's black and blue
Jackie Chan will never give up and will continue to fight even if he gets hurt.
Jackie Chan he's quick as a whip
Jackie Chan he kicks from the hip
Jackie Chan is known for his quick movements and the strength in his legs during kicks.
He's flesh and bone and tough sinew
Jackie Chan is human with a tough exterior made up of flesh, bones, and sinew.
You'll see him walking on hot coals
You'll see him swimming in ice floes
Jackie Chan is capable of performing dangerous stunts such as walking on hot coals or swimming in ice floes.
He'll break a girl's heart clean in two
Jackie Chan has the ability to not only break a man's bones but also a girl's heart.
Kung Fu, not good for you
The song warns about the potential dangers of Kung Fu.
Jackie attack
Ribcage crack
The song refers to Jackie Chan's fierce attacks, capable of causing severe injuries such as a cracked ribcage.
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Billy Childish
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