There Are Actually Japanese Lyrics To The Super Mario Bros. Theme
One of video gaming's most iconic themes actually has lyrics! While English speaking audiences will read that and immediately start singing "Do The Mario," the Japanese will confirm there were actual written lyrics for the original Super Mario Bros. theme. Hypebeast tells the story, which is actually more interesting than the lyrics!
Initially, Nintendo did fully intend for the song to be strictly instrumental, but then a Japanese radio station held a nationwide contest encouraging fans to write lyrics. The following song was submitted to Nintendo, and they loved it so much they made it canon and released it on vinyl. The track currently is up on the 3DS Joysound karaoke app, or below.
Here's the translation if your Japanese is a bit rusty...
Super Mario Bros. Theme (Lyrics)
Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
Go save Princess Peach! Go!
Today, full of energy, Mario runs
Today, full of energy, jumping!
Today, full of energy, searching for coins
Today, keep going, Mario!Get a mushroom – it’s Super Mario!
Get a flower – it’s Fire Mario!
Goomba! Troopa! Buzzy Beetle! Beat them all!
Mario is always full of energy and strong!
Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
Go and beat the Koopa tribe, go!Today, full of energy, Mario runs
Today, full of energy, jumping!
Today, full of energy, searching for coins
Today, keep going, Mario!Get a star – become invincible!
Quickly, go save Princess Peach!
Lakitu! Blooper! Cheep Cheep! Beat them all!
Mario is always full of energy and strong!Today, full of energy, Mario is still running, running
He’s made it to the castle and gets fireworks!
Lightly sidestepping the Hammer Bros.
Show the last of your power, Mario!
It’s been a long journey but it’s nearly at an end
You’ve done it, you’ve done it! You’ve defeated Bowser!Princess Peach says “Thank you”
Mario’s got a great big heart!
Mario’s adventure is over for now, but
Mario’s dream lives forever…
Not exactly catchy in English, but you get the idea. I keep hearing B.E.T and Yakuza when I listen, so that makes me laugh.
