Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Samurai! (Go kill yourself, cur!!)
Dancing in the night, on this floor
Sorry, but I'll have to cut down anyone who can't keep the rhythm
Dancing in the night, in these times
I'm gonna start a fight - Viva Samurai! (Hyaa!)
There are those who rule from the top
And those who squirm at the bottom
I'm neither of those
I just keep on dancing
If you're born as a man in our little Japan
Don't stop until you rule the land
Let nothing hold you back
Dancing in the night, no matter what the beat
If I can't keep the rhythm I'll cut myself open
Dancing in all the night, in these times
I'm gonna kick up a storm
Dancing Samurai! (Hyaa!)
The pretty girls I pass by in the town
Are still too quick for an amateur like me
Though I call out to them
All they do is ignore me
Oh, I'll climb to the top, the greatest warrior
And those who would stand in my way,
I'll slice them in two before they know what hit 'em
Dancing at the place, no matter where
If I can come up with a rhythm I'll have a happy life
Dancing with your pace, no matter when
If I don't give it my all, I'm a Useless Samurai! (Hyaa!)
Dancing in your life - Even at the end,
As long as there's music I'm happy
Dancing all your life - And in that time,
Everyone will notice me
Dancing Samurai! (Hyaa!)
Dancing in the night, on this floor
Sorry, but I'll have to cut down anyone who can't keep the rhythm
Dancing in the night, in these times
I'm gonna start a fight - Newbie Samurai!
One of these days I'll be a real Samurai
Samurai! (Go kill yourself, cur!!)
Dancing in the night, on this floor
Sorry, but I'll have to cut down anyone who can't keep the rhythm
Dancing in the night, in these times
I'm gonna start a fight - Viva Samurai! (Hyaa!)
There are those who rule from the top
And those who squirm at the bottom
I'm neither of those
I just keep on dancing
If you're born as a man in our little Japan
Don't stop until you rule the land
Let nothing hold you back
Dancing in the night, no matter what the beat
If I can't keep the rhythm I'll cut myself open
Dancing in all the night, in these times
I'm gonna kick up a storm
Dancing Samurai! (Hyaa!)
The pretty girls I pass by in the town
Are still too quick for an amateur like me
Though I call out to them
All they do is ignore me
Oh, I'll climb to the top, the greatest warrior
And those who would stand in my way,
I'll slice them in two before they know what hit 'em
Dancing at the place, no matter where
If I can come up with a rhythm I'll have a happy life
Dancing with your pace, no matter when
If I don't give it my all, I'm a Useless Samurai! (Hyaa!)
Dancing in your life - Even at the end,
As long as there's music I'm happy
Dancing all your life - And in that time,
Everyone will notice me
Dancing Samurai! (Hyaa!)
Dancing in the night, on this floor
Sorry, but I'll have to cut down anyone who can't keep the rhythm
Dancing in the night, in these times
I'm gonna start a fight - Newbie Samurai!
One of these days I'll be a real Samurai
Samurai! (Go kill yourself, cur!!)
Lyrics submitted by Lichery
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