No Place for Disgrace

[01:23.07] Far to the east ruled the Samurai, mystic warrior class,
[01:27.50] Honorable brave, bark armoured man, donning hideous mask.
[01:32.73] 700 years of reigning Japan, the masters of attack,
[01:37.21] Dominators of the isle of dragons, fearsom military caste.
[01:42.51] In battle no prisoners for the enemy, noble self-sacrifice,
[02:02.68] Crooked crowns sentenced to die, pay the bloody price.
[02:07.10] Sacred rites held close by the fighters, no place for disgrace,
[02:12.65] Taught to stand with dignity while staring in death's face.
[02:18.55] Honor even in death, soldiers glorified,
[02:30.25] The dagger plunges deep, slashes side to side.
[02:32.95] Honor even in death, digrace is defied,
[02:35.68] The end they never fear, give their life before their pride.
[02:39.22] Honor even in death, soldiers glorified,
[02:41.02] The dagger plunges deep, slashes side to side.
[02:43.73] Honor even in death, digrace is defied,
[02:46.48] The end they never fear, give their life before their pride.
[02:56.43] Gracefully, with steady hand,
[03:24.40] He takes the dagger that lays before him.
[03:28.02] Collects his thoughts for the last time,
[03:30.73] And plunges the dirge from left to right.
[03:35.28] No sign of pain on his face,
[03:37.97] With the final cut withdraws the blade.
[03:41.65] Loyal companion by his side,
[03:45.29] Lifts the sword to help him die.
[03:48.83] Lightning flash, one swift blow,
[03:52.47] Honor is done, warriors head rolls.
[04:03.26] In a mans glory, his spirit is stored, his very being inside,
[04:48.35] Dignity respected, courage is shown by his ritual suicide.
[04:53.74] No room for dishonor in hari kari's dagger gashing side to side,
[04:58.25] Under the rising sun the core is exposed, to reveal a new life.
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