Turning Japanese
The Vapors
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I've got your picture Of me and you You wrote "I love you" I love you too I sit there staring and there's nothing else to do Oh it's in color Your hair is brown Your eyes are hazel And soft as clouds I often kiss you when there's no one else around I've got your picture, I've got your picture I'd like a million of you over myself I asked the doctor to take your picture So I can look at you from inside as well You've got me turning up and turning down and turning in and turning 'round I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I've got your picture, I've got your picture I'd like a million of them over myself I want the doctor to take your picture So I can look at you from inside as well You've got me turning up and turning down and turning in and turning 'round I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women No fun, no sin, no you, no wonder it's dark Everyone around me is a total stranger Everyone avoids me like a cyclone ranger Everyone That's why I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so I'm turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so (Think so think so think so) Turning Japanese I think I'm turning Japanese I really think so
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Written by: David Fenton
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12 facts about this song
Origin"Turning Japanese" is a song by English band The Vapors, from their debut album "New Clear Days", released in 1980.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached number 3 in the UK and number 36 in the US Billboard Hot 100. It was also a top hit in Australia and Canada.
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Misunderstanding in LyricsDespite the widespread belief that "Turning Japanese" is a reference to the face one makes during sexual pleasure, the band has always denied these claims.
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AuthorshipThe song was written by David Fenton, the band's vocalist and guitarist.
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Music Style"Turning Japanese" is known for its Oriental riff, a feature characteristic of its New Wave and Power Pop genre.
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Influence and CoversThe song has been widely influential, covered by numerous artists and used in various commercials, movies, and television shows.
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Belated SuccessThe Vapors never witnessed the success of their song in US as they never toured there during their original existence. However, the song later made them a "one-hit wonder" in the country.
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Cultural Impact"Turning Japanese" has been viewed as controversial due to perceived racial stereotyping, though the band has maintained that the title and lyrics were not intended to be offensive.
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Band's DislikeIronically, none of the band members liked the song initially and thought it was not in line with their style.
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Reunion PerformanceIn 2016, the band reformed and performed "Turning Japanese" at various concerts and festivals.
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Karaoke PopularityDespite the controversies surrounding the song, it is very popular in karaoke sessions due to its catchy tune and recognizable riff.
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Iconic Bass LineThe bass line of the song, played by Steve Smith, has been praised as an iconic element of its new wave sound.
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