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Walking Through Tokyo Lyrics

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Walking through Tokyo
Visions of the Samurai
Walking through Tokyo
Looking through the dragon¹s eye

I had a dream about the mighty shogun
Faded visions of the Samurai
Mist of silk reflections of the city
Dance across the silver blade
Silent temples driving my emotions
Voices whisper from another time
Mystic dreams stretching out before me
Take me through the dragon¹s eye

Chorus

I¹m drifting slowly on the winds of Kamikaze
To the emperor on wings of gold
Cryptic lessons from a long forgotten city
Guard the passage to the inner soul
Sacred pountains reaching to the heavens
Holds the secret in its frozen hand
Standing proud silent and majestic
Cast its spell far across the land

Chorus
Guitar solo

In my dream I can see the darkness
Draws the veil across the painted sky
As the Geisha gives on dying pleasure
I leave the magic in the land of jade

Chorus repeat
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Cover art for Walking Through Tokyo lyrics by Saxon

This song paints a vivid picture of one's journey through the bustling city of Tokyo, being a looking glass into ancient Japanese culture, mysticism, and its rich history. There are references to the mighty Shogun and Samurai in a show of great respect towards Japan's historical warriors. It also details a quest for inner knowledge and enlightenment, with sacred mountains symbolizing the spiritual heights one can reach in the city. Lastly, they refer to Geisha as offering a fleeting moment of pleasure, with the imagery of the painted sky and the land of jade conveying a sense of transience and fragility, highlighting the fleeting nature of beauty and pleasure in Tokyo. Overall, the track shows a great deal of respect for the history, mesmerizing mystical spiritual beliefs, and its ancient culture.

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