Gangnam Style, performed by South Korean singer, Psy, is an undisputed worldwide hit. It currently has over 1.25 billion views on YouTube and was able to surpass Justin Bieber’s “Baby” to claim its spot as the world’s most watched YouTube video. Following the song’s success, there have been a number of Gangnam Style parodies. Now here’s another one to add to the bunch.
“Gaijin Style” details the lifestyle of foreigners living in Japan and features a gaijin Psy lookalike horse dancing across the screen.
Here’s a sample of the lyrics:
I don’t speak Japanese
And when I’m on the trains, no one sits next to me.
I’m loud and drunk and rude and I don’t even care who sees.
I’m a rock star here but just a loser in my own country
in my own countryThe girls all think that I look like Brad Pitt
my big ego (hey), my big ego(Hey)
As you might guess, this video is being met with mixed reviews. Here’s what the net is saying about Gaijin Style:
“I couldn’t laugh. It was all too true.”
“That was hilarious and amazing. I’m so proud.”
“This is unfortunately, true.”
“There aren’t enough words to express how much I love this. <3”
“I will never tire of this video”
“Probably, it is joke. But,it so shudders. We are not prostitutes. It is very impolite to us. From a Japanese woman.”
“It is a joke. And the message is: don’t sleep with gaijin just because you think they are cool. Check what kind of person they are.”
What are your thoughts on the video? Is it simply a fun parody or an offensive video? What do you think about the lyrics? Give us your thoughts in the comments section below.
Full lyrics:
I live gaijin style
gaijin style
Woke up in the morning with a wicked hangover
Got drunk again at HUB and found a last-ditch lover.
I hope she ain’t pregnant, cause we didn’t use a rubber
and she thinks my name is Danny Glover!
I teach english,son
used to have a job at Nova that was so much fun
making yen and going on dates, and fucking everyone
but then I knocked up two girls, and so I had to run
so I had to run!
Sometimes I model, when they need white guys
I’m so suteki, I’m ikemen.
And the girls here, they don’t know better
I’ll never leave (hey) , I’m here to stay(hey) !
And Japan is now mine with which to play! (play, play, play)
Living Gaijin Style!
Gaijin Style
L, L, L Living Gaijin Style!
Gaijin Style
L, L, L Living Gaijin Style!
Hey! despearte ladies!
L, L, L Living Gaijin Style!
Hey! Married ladies!
Gai, Gai, Gai, Gaijin
I left my country so I didn’t have to see another whitey
But when it’s time to pick up chicks I head right to Roppongi
I tell girls I’m a banker, or I manage funds at Barclay
But I teach at Macdonald’s nightly.
I don’t speak Japanese
And when I’m on the trains, no one sits next to me.
I’m loud and drunk and rude and I don’t even care who sees.
I’m a rock star here but just a loser in my own country
in my own country
The girls all think that I look like Brad Pitt
my big ego (hey), my big ego(Hey)
I complain so much, why don’t I go home?
But I cant!(hey) I love it here (hey)
If I can get a visa, I will stay (stay, stay stay)
Living Gaijin Style!
Gaijin Style
L-L-L- Living Gaijin Style!
Gaijin Style
L-L-L- Living Gaijin Style
Hey, single ladies
L-L-L- Living Gaijin Style
Hey, foolish ladies
Gai, Gai, Gai, Gaijin
Need a wife, or someone to sponsor me
Baby baby
I will give you sex for free.
Got no life, but I ain’t go no doubts
Baby baby
I’m a gaijin and that’s what counts.
You know what iÅfm saying
Living Gaijin Style!
Hey, living the fantasy
L-L-L- Living Gaijin Style!
Hey, some one punch me
L-L-L- Living Gaijin Style!
[ Read in Japanese ]

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