Bodhisattva
Steely Dan * Track #1 On Countdown to Ecstasy
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Bodhisattva by Steely Dan
Performed by
Steely DanProduced by
Gary KatzWrited by
Donald Fagen & Walter BeckerAbout
In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is an enlightenment (bodhi) being (sattva). Traditionally, a bodhisattva is anyone who, motivated by great compassion, has generated bodhicitta, which is a spontaneous wish to attain Buddhahood for the benefit of all sentient beings.
According to Tibetan Buddhism, a Bodh...
Bodhisattva Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?
[Chorus]
Can you show me the shine of your Japan?
The sparkle of your China, can you show me?
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
[Verse 2]
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
[Chorus]
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes, I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?
Bodhisattva, would you take me by the hand?
[Chorus]
Can you show me the shine of your Japan?
The sparkle of your China, can you show me?
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
[Verse 4]
I'm gonna sell my house in town
Bodhisattva
I'm gonna sell my house in town
[Chorus]
And I'll be there to shine in your Japan
To sparkle in your China, yes, I'll be there
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Bodhisattva, Bodhisattva
Look out!
[Instrumental Outro]
Bodhisattva Q&A
Who wrote Bodhisattva's ?
Bodhisattva was written by Donald Fagen & Walter Becker.
Who produced Bodhisattva's ?
Bodhisattva was produced by Gary Katz.