| Far to the east ruled the Samurai, mystic warrior class,
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| Honorable brave, bark armoured man, donning hideous mask.
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| 700 years of reigning Japan, the masters of attack,
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| Dominators of the isle of dragons, fearsom military caste.
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| In battle no prisoners for the enemy, noble self-sacrifice,
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| Crooked crowns sentenced to die, pay the bloody price.
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| Sacred rites held close by the fighters, no place for disgrace,
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| Taught to stand with dignity while staring in death’s face.
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| chorus:
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| Honor even in death, soldiers glorified,
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| The dagger plunges deep, slashes side to side.
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| Honor even in death, digrace is defied,
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| The end they never fear, give their life before their pride.
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| Honor even in death, soldiers glorified,
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| The dagger plunges deep, slashes side to side.
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| Honor even in death, digrace is defied,
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| The end they never fear, give their life before their pride.
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| Gracefully, with steady hand,
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| He takes the dagger that lays before him.
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| Collects his thoughts for the last time,
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| And plunges the dirge from left to right.
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| No sign of pain on his face,
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| With the final cut withdraws the blade.
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| Loyal companion by his side,
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| Lifts the sword to help him die. |