Karate Kid Lyrics Translation (in English): Taiki

TAIKI, along with Bankroll Got It and SKY-HI, collaborates on ‘KARATE KID,’ a track that mixes martial arts discipline with hip-hop energy. The trio writes and produces the song, creating a beat that mirrors the intensity of a karate match. The lyrics focus on determination and respect, bringing a unique edge to the music.

Karate Kid Lyrics Translation (in English): Taiki
Released: September 6, 2023

KARATE KID

Taiki

Lyricist
Bankroll Got It, Sky-Hi, Taiki
Composer
Bankroll Got It, Sky-Hi, Taiki

KARATE KID Meaning & Lyrics (Taiki)

The narrator of ‘KARATE KID’ talks about tightening their ‘dougi’ belt and facing their opponent head-on. Bankroll Got It mentions, ‘If you’re surrendering, just say you surrender,’ highlighting the no-nonsense attitude of the song. The lyrics also recall past struggles, like crawling back up through the basics, to show the importance of persistence.

Dougi wo kite obi wo shimeruI put on my ‘dougi’ martial arts uniform and tighten my belt,
Massugu na mewith a direct gaze
Aite wa masshoumenat the opponent right in front of me.
Mou nigerareneeThere’s no running away now,
Kakugo wo kimeteso I’ve made up my mind.
Next gameNext game,
Otagai ni reiwe both ‘rei’ bow with respect,
Tte dono aite mo mou oteagebut every opponent’s already thrown up their hands.
Kousan nara kousan tte ie yoIf you’re surrendering, just say you surrender,
This is KARATE KIDthis is KARATE KID.
OK ano toki murasaki obiOK, back then I had a purple belt,
Sakki to iki wo dasuand just now I let out a breath.
A little bit mm (biito) shika susundenai noniEven though I’ve only moved forward a little bit on the beat,
Kehai kanji bibitte nigeru mawarieveryone around me senses my presence, gets scared, and runs.
Let get it chanpion beruto janaiLet’s get it, it’s not a champion belt,
Joudan geri shiteru zou ga nokkatteru torofiit’s a trophy with a figure doing a high kick.
Get suru tame ni playI play to get it,
Toosu shinnen nankai mo reviserevising my unwavering conviction over and over.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the ‘heikou dachi’ parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tatRat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
1 2 31 2 3.
Obi wo shinobaseruI keep my belt hidden,
Wasuretenai ano toki no asenever forgetting the sweat from that time.
I don’t even know the nameI don’t even know the name,
Haiagatte kita kiso wa nankaimehow many times have I crawled back up through the basics?
Seiseidoudou anna kabe nante easy mata saki de aou yoFair and square, a wall like that’s easy, let’s meet again further ahead.
Bankroll ga gen sutokku katana janakute kobushi de shoubuBankroll’s the stock, I don’t use a ‘katana’ sword, I fight with my fists.
Hora miroLook at that,
Mou monku nai waratteta aitsu mothere are no more complaints, even from that guy who was laughing,
Aita kuchi ga fusagattenaihis jaw’s still dropped.
Devotion to gloryDevotion to glory,
Aim for the topaim for the top.
Nani mo wakatteinasasouIt seems like you don’t understand anything,
Migaita maete no hayasa dewith the speed of a polished lead hand,
Dare yori mo saki ni toru maikuI’ll take the mic before anyone else.
Donna monHow’s that?
Ore yori saki ni dekiru nara yatte minaIf you can do it before me, then go ahead and try,
Dare mo tsuite korenai darou na BoyI bet nobody can keep up, boy.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tatRat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
1 2 31 2 3.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Rat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tatRat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat-tat.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
Heikou dachi youiprepare the parallel stance.
OsuOsu,
Wax on Wax offWax on, Wax off,
1 2 31 2 3.

KARATE KID Music Video

If you want to understand ‘KARATE KID,’ the lyrics celebrate resilience and focus on the journey to the top. TAIKI’s performance, paired with Bankroll Got It and SKY-HI’s production, makes the song a powerful anthem for anyone chasing their goals.