The “One Piece Rap,” officially titled “One Piece Theme” and sometimes referred to as the “Gum-Gum Rap” or the “Pirate Rap” was the opening theme used in the 4Kids Entertainment dub of One Piece. It was rapped by Shawn Conrad – better known by his stage name Freshco – with singing parts by Russell V...
[Opening Monologue: Eric Stuart, Gold Roger]
There once was a man named Gold Roger, who was King of the Pirates
He had fame, power, and wealth beyond your wildest dreams
Before they hung him from the gallows, these were the final words he said:
"My fortune is yours for the taking, but you'll have to find it first
I left everything I own in One Piece..."
Ever since, pirates from all over the world set sail for the Grand Line, searching for One Piece;
The treasure that would make their dreams come true!
[Refrain: Freshco]
YO!
Ya-yo, ya-yo!
Dreamin'! Don't give it up, Luffy!
Dreamin'! Don't give it up, Zolo!
Dreamin'! Don't give it up, Nami!
Dreamin'!
Don't give it, give it up, give it up, give it up
Give it up, give it up, give it up, give it UP!
[Verse 1: Russell Velàsquez]
Here's how the story goes, we find out
'bout a treasure in the Grand Line, there's no doubt
The pirate whose eye is on it, he'll sing
I'll be King of the Pirates, I'm gonna be King!
Ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo, oh-ho
[Verse 2: Russell Velàsquez]
His name is Luffy!
(That's Monkey D. Luffy!)
Gonna be king of the pirates!
He's made of rubber!
(How did that happen?)
Yo-ho-ho, he took a bite of Gum Gum!
Ya-yo, ya-yo
[Verse 3: Freshco]
His name's Zolo, he's just like a samurai
And a L-A-D-Y, Nami's not shy
Usopp's doin' that marksman thing
Sanji's cookin', Chopper's doctoring!
Ya-yo, ya-yo, ya-yo, oh-ho
[Outro: Russell Velàsquez]
Set sail for One Piece!
It's the name of the treasure
In the Grand Line!
Ya-yo, ya-yo
Set sail for One Piece!
One Piece Theme “Gum-Gum Rap/Pirate Rap” was written by Norman J. Grossfeld & 4KIDS band & 4KIDS TV.
4KIDS TV released One Piece Theme “Gum-Gum Rap/Pirate Rap” on Sat Sep 18 2004.