no place for disgrace

Far to the east
Ruled the Samurai
Mystic warrior class
Honorable brave
Bark armoured man
Donning hideous mask
700 years of reigning Japan
The masters of attack
Dominators of the isle of dragons
Fearsom military caste

In battle no prisoners for the enemy
Noble self-sacrifice
Crooked crowns sentenced to die
Pay the bloody price
Sacred rites held close by the fighters
No place for disgrace
Taught to stand with dignity
While staring in death's face

Honor even in death
Soldiers glorified
The dagger plunges deep
Slashes side to side
Honor even in death
Digrace is defied
The end they never fear
Give their life before their pride
Honor even in death
Soldiers glorified
The dagger plunges deep
Slashes side to side
Honor even in death
Diarace is defied
The end they never fear
Give their life before their pride

Gracefully, with steady hand
He takes the dagger that lays before him
Collects his thoughts for the last time
And plunges the dirge from left to right
No sign of pain on his face
With the final cut withdraws the blade
Loval companion by his side
Lifts the sword to help him die
Lightning flash
One swift blow
Honor is done
Warrior's head rolls

In a mans glory
His spirit is stored
His very being inside
Dignity respected
Courage is shown by his ritual suicide
No room for dishonor
In hari kari's dagger
Gashing side to side
Under the rising sun
The core is exposed to reveal a new life

Honor even in death
Soldiers glorified
The dagger plunges deep
Slashes side to side
Honor even in death
Digrace is defied
The end they never fear
Give their life before their pride
Honor even in death
Soldiers glorified
The dagger plunges deep
Slashes side to side
Honor even in death
Diarace is defied
The end they never fear
Give their life before their pride