Yakuza

The barking were the loudness of evils Extreme noises swarming the pretty dawn Shy of lights and abide Notorious philosopher of gangland Backdated from 17th century kabuki-mono (Outlandish samurai called the crazy ones) The infamous family tree Hatamoto-yakko (servants of Shogun) Machi-yokko (servants of town) Tekiya (street peddlers) Bakuto (gamblers) Gurentai (hoodlums) They are the nerves of Yakuza In arms and deadly With guts and machine guns Embroiled with conflicts And turmoil In numbers they come Dungeons and dragons Christopher Columbus of the land Bad boys of dark heroes Exploring new territory New monetary Their holy oaths and sacred vows Are distinct and vivid Devoted to tradition Of oyabun – kobun (father-child relationship) Made them virtually invincible Authentic kamikaze You’re not invited to become one You have to pursue Pricking your trigger finger Dripped the bloods onto holy picture of the Saint And burn it A symbol of loyalty Undivided Bloodied the samurai swords With your tongue