Lyrics
Thrilla! Is the defender of the city
Thrilla is portrayed as the defender of the city.
Thrilla! The one and only, means no harm
Emphasizes that Thrilla is the sole defender and has no malicious intent.
Thrilla! And his roar will make you shiver
Thrilla's roar is powerful enough to evoke fear.
Thrilla! Just a warning to mankind
Thrilla's presence serves as a warning to humanity.
Do you remember?
A call to recall past events or moments.
Coming from ocean to city
Describes Thrilla's arrival from the ocean to the city.
The city that rises the sun, hear the roar
Highlights the city that welcomes the sunrise and the impact of Thrilla's roar.
A buzzing reactor, a meeting committee
Mentions a buzzing reactor and a meeting committee, possibly referring to technological advancements.
Even when rockets were raining, he would raid
Even during challenging times, Thrilla continues to defend the city.
And times they were crazy, playing blamers' game
Recalls a period of chaos and blames being placed on others.
"Staying will end up real gritty", they say
Warns about the difficulties of staying in such circumstances.
And even the emperor's heir, he acts like a pawn, unaware
Even those in power may act unwittingly, like pawns.
And the suits they talk with flair
Suits, possibly representing authority figures, communicate with style.
Thrilla! Is the defender of the city
Reiterates Thrilla's role as the defender of the city.
Thrilla! The one and only, means no harm
Emphasizes Thrilla's harmlessness and uniqueness.
Thrilla! And his roar will make you shiver
Reiterates the intimidating effect of Thrilla's roar.
Thrilla! Just a warning to mankind
Repeats the warning aspect of Thrilla's presence.
Do you remember?
Encourages recollection of certain events.
The blossomin' trees that were falling
Describes the falling blossoming trees, possibly symbolizing a tragic event.
Falling like troopers they send, it was the end
Refers to troopers falling and the impending end.
Mountains're rumbling, the talk of the city
Highlights the impact of man-made weapons and the city's response.
"This one's a man-made weapon", they say
Quotes the city acknowledging a weapon as the source of the threat.
And "How can that menace be our only hope?"
Questions the paradox of a menace being the city's only hope.
But there is a light shining brightly from the bay
Despite challenges, there is a bright light shining from the bay, indicating hope.
And even the three-headed king that would be the end of the day
Even a formidable threat, the three-headed king, fears a laser ray.
Fears a breath of laser ray
Suggests vulnerability even in powerful entities.
Thrilla! Is the defender of the city
Reiterates Thrilla's role amid challenges.
Thrilla! The one and only, means no harm
Emphasizes Thrilla's harmlessness and singularity.
Thrilla! And his roar will make you shiver
Reiterates the impact of Thrilla's formidable roar.
Thrilla! Just a warning to mankind
Reiterates the warning role of Thrilla.
Thrilla! Is the defender of the city
Reiterates Thrilla's role as the city's defender.
Thrilla! The one and only, means no harm
Emphasizes Thrilla's harmlessness and uniqueness.
Thrilla!
Concluding mention of Thrilla as the defender.
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