The Super Mario Theme Has Had Lyrics All This Time
Did you know the tune from World 1-1 of Super Mario Bros, the most famous video game music in history, has lyrics? “Swing….your….arms from side to side, come on it’s time to—” No, not those. The true lyrics date back to 1985, when the game was new. Apparently the lyrics were written by a fan for a Japanese radio station contest, and after the winner was chosen, Nintendo decided to make the lyrics official and they were sung on a Super Mario record that was released soon after. This record remained in obscurity until recently when it was discovered by American fans. Here is what the lyrics sound like: Is there an English translation? Of course, but in the process it loses the syllables required to fit into the song. 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 –