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Steely Dan Bodhisattva Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8/10 [1 vote]Album: Countdown to Ecstasy / Original Release Date: 1973-07Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 18 sec
STEELY DAN
- Bodhisattva Lyrics / with translationsBodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Can you show me the shine of your Japan
The sparkle of your china, can you show me
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Can you show me the shine of your Japan
The sparkle of your china, can you show me
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva,Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Can you show me the shine of your Japan
The sparkle of your china, can you show me
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand
Can you show me the shine of your Japan
The sparkle of your china, can you show me
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva,Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Facts about Bodhisattva
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Bodhisattva is written by Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker.
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It is first released on July 01, 1973 as part of Steely Dan's album "Countdown to Ecstasy" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Bodhisattva' by Steely Dan talks about a person who searches for enlightenment through a Bodhisattva who has started his journey to Buddhahood. The lyrics express a willingness to let go of material possessions and worldly attachments in exchange for spiritual growth and the promise of a brighter future which the shine of Japan and the sparkle of China represent. Bodhisattva lyrics mostly emphasize love, spirituality, inspiration, hope, and joyful expressions. The song establishes two paths through which people can achieve enlightenment: spiritual direction and sacrificial dedication. The lyrics contain no offensive language, mature themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. They are suitable for all ages.
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Bodhisattva falls under the genre Rock.
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Bodhisattva song length is 5 minutes and 18 seconds.
Who wrote Bodhisattva lyrics?
Bodhisattva is written by Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl Becker.
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When was Bodhisattva released?
It is first released on July 01, 1973 as part of Steely Dan's album "Countdown to Ecstasy" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Bodhisattva lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, the song 'Bodhisattva' by Steely Dan talks about a person who searches for enlightenment through a Bodhisattva who has started his journey to Buddhahood. The lyrics express a willingness to let go of material possessions and worldly attachments in exchange for spiritual growth and the promise of a brighter future which the shine of Japan and the sparkle of China represent. Bodhisattva lyrics mostly emphasize love, spirituality, inspiration, hope, and joyful expressions. The song establishes two paths through which people can achieve enlightenment: spiritual direction and sacrificial dedication. The lyrics contain no offensive language, mature themes, or depictions of violence, nudity, or drug use. They are suitable for all ages.
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Which genre is Bodhisattva?
Bodhisattva falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Bodhisattva?
Bodhisattva song length is 5 minutes and 18 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donald Jay Fagen, Walter Carl BeckerRecord Label(s): 1973 UMG Recordings, Inc
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