No Place for Disgrace

Far to the east ruled the Samurai, mystic warrior class

Honorable brave, dark armored man, donning hideous mask

700 years of reigning Japan, the masters of attack

Dominators of the isle of dragons, fearsome 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) Disgrace is defied

(The end, they never fear) Give their life before their

(Honor even in death) Soldiers glorified

(The dagger plunges deep) Slashes side to side

(Honor even in death) Disgrace 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 dirk from left to right

No sign of pain on his face

With the final cut withdraws the blade

Loyal companion by his side

Lifts the sword to help him die

Lightning flash, one swift blow

Honor is done, warriors head rolls

In a mans glory, his spirit is stored, his very being inside

Dignity respected, courage is shown by this ritual suicide

No room for dishonor in hara-kiri'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) Disgrace is defied

(The end, they never fear) Give their life before their

(Honor even in death) Soldiers glorified

(The dagger plunges deep) Slashes side to side

(Honor even in death) Disgrace is defied

(The end, they never fear) Give their life before their pride