Sushi Ain't for Whimps

[Verse 1]
We rolled into the tiki bar about a quarter past nine
I ordered me a cold one, she ordered plum wine
The waiter brought a platter, said, "This one's on the house"
I saw a little green stuff and said, "How bad could it be now?"

I loaded up my chopsticks like a man who had no fear
Dropped that whole green mountain in and washed it down with beer
My eyes started watering, my nose began to drip
I learned a little lesson on a very spicy trip

[Chorus]
Sushi ain't for wimps, you better know what you're doing
One little dab of wasabi can lead to your undoing
Raw fish, rice, and seaweed, yeah, it's quite a tasty trip
But if you think you're tough enough, sushi ain't for wimps

[Verse 2]
My buddy ordered octopus, said, "Watch me be a man"
That tentacle stuck to him like it had a battle plan
He wrestled with his dinner while the whole bar cheered him on
By the time he finally swallowed it, his dignity was gone

Then somebody yelled, "Sake!" and we raised another round
Now we're eating mystery rolls with stuff we can't pronounce
There's eel sauce on my flip-flops, ginger on my lips
And everybody's learning while the whole place starts to slip

[Chorus]
Sushi ain't for wimps, you better know what you're doing
One little dab of wasabi can lead to your undoing
Raw fish, rice, and seaweed, yeah, it's quite a tasty trip
But if you think you're tough enough, sushi ain't for wimps

[Bridge]
California roll? That's beginner territory
Spicy tuna? Now you're moving up the ranks
But when the chef says, "Trust me," and won't tell you what he gave you
Brother, say a prayer and give thanks

[Verse 3]
There was a tiny piece of sushi sitting innocent and sweet
The chef just smiled and whispered, "Very spicy when you eat"
I said, "I'm Ronnie Tsunami, I can handle anything"
Thirty seconds later, I was crying like a king

I grabbed somebody's mai tai, then somebody else's beer
Put wasabi on my tongue and said, "Get that green stuff out of here!"
But tomorrow night I'll be back 'cause I'm stubborn as it gets
With my chopsticks held up proudly, I ain't learned my lesson yet

[Final Chorus]
Sushi ain't for wimps, it'll put you through your paces
Wasabi clears your sinuses and changes facial expressions
You can keep your steak and taters, give me tuna rolls and shrimp
But bring another mai tai 'cause sushi ain't for wimps

[Outro]
Yeah, bring another mai tai
Keep that wasabi just a pinch
I love me some sushi
But sushi ain't for wimps

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