no place for disgrace

Writer(s): Smith, Gilbert, Carlson, Newsted, Knutsen
Far to the east ruled the Samurai
Mystic warrior class
Honorable brave, bark armoured man
Donning hideous mask
700 years of reigning Japan
The masters of attack
Dominators of the isle of dragons
Fearsom 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 deaths 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 pride
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 dirge 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 his ritual suicide
No room for dishonor in hari karis 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 pride
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