Omg people are so stupid. People think this song is about sex or masturbation, but ur wrong. If u were smart, u would listen to the singer's interview. It's a love song! Get your facts right
Song is definitely about masturbation, but I really think someone turns Japanese when they take a shit. That's what I would've gotten from just the title alone.
I loved this song when I was little, now that I get the real meaning I laugh everytime I see this vid from when I was lil i said, "Mommy! Daddy's theme song is ' Turning Japanese'!" My mom laughed back then, now it's known why.
@peanutbutterballs420 the band actually said that was a rumor and never confirmed it,theres no interview or documents about it other than its supposed to insinuate various things but not actually say them
@peanutbutterballs420 Lol anyone else here realize this song has nothing to do with jacking off and that anyone that hasn't read what the song is really about is an idiot?
@Gtfoguy1 It is about jacking off though! "turning Japanese" = masturbating so hard that you start squinting and getting into it thus making you look Asian.
@peanutbutterballs420 It sounds like it's about masturbation but apparently wikipedia says that the guys who made the song claim it's not about masturbation.
@peanutbutterballs420 its not. Songwriter David Fenton explains: "Turning Japanese is all the clichés about angst and youth and turning into something you didn't expect to."
You know you've turned Japanese when after living in America for 4 years you move back to your home country, and because of your habits and food preferences people think you came back from Japan. XD
@vanman988 Actually, my comment was just directed at the fact there is more than one definited meaning of the song and the fact that I really don't care what that meaning is. I just think it's a damn good song.
@mrwonderful126 Whoa man, that's not what he's saying. I mean, I wouldn't tell that to the world @nicknick1963 , but you don't have to be an asshole about it mr. wonder
@NejiShino101 Even though they said that, I doubt that. The song is most definitely about masturbation by looking at the lyrics. I don't see anything about teen angst in the lyrics. They probably said that to avoid the question, or controversy, or whatever.
@diannarocks45 The Vapors band members were interviewed a few years ago and the lead singer basically said it was about teenage angst love, not masterbation.
@adamisajoker this song is about the face that people people when masturbating...and if u can guess peoples eyes kinda scrunch up which looks japanese lol
@Idtelos actually at first if you look a couple comments down, as said by (ironicly) stopbeatingoff. the band said it was about a girl but then a fan said it was about masturbation and they went with it.
I know nothing about music... but does anyone else there are parallels with Sophie Ellis Bextor's - Me and My Imagination? The chorus at least! They have that sound! They are both Pure Pop songs after all.
@njnick17 actually on FUSE's one hit wonders of the eighties the band said it was about a girl. but then they said a fan said it was about masturbation and they went with it.
@ChaosSwissRoll so he's looking at her picture, and he's thinking about her. he starts masturbating, and while he's reaching his climax he squints his eyes (not out of the ordinary). So that's when he thinks he's turning japanese.
haha just found my new ringtone :)
MGMetaltrax 1 month ago
My girl friend is turning Japanese......... not really great.....
skimaker 1 month ago
I was just turning Japanese but I got bored so I CAME to yt...
boxbreaker2011 2 months ago
all the dislikers turned chinese. XD
nemuanimation 2 months ago 2
WMG? Why Music Good?
DrDarq 2 months ago
It's not "I wrote me too" its " I rove you too"
chameleonclone 2 months ago
Actually, I think it's about being gay; turning Japanese. Eh, just my spin on it.
sammlovezyou 3 months ago
Turning Japanese > Kung Fu Fighting
acoolkid59 3 months ago
it's not 'cyclone ranger', it's 'psyched lone ranger'.
boyeatworld 3 months ago
Omg people are so stupid. People think this song is about sex or masturbation, but ur wrong. If u were smart, u would listen to the singer's interview. It's a love song! Get your facts right
beastybuster2 3 months ago
16 Candles tune!! WOOT!
Theredneckpicker 4 months ago
this...is my fricking theme song XD I am sooooooo turning japanese!!!!
GARRAxSHADOW 4 months ago in playlist Cool badass songs I like
It's talking bout the face u have while having sex
cdjp23 4 months ago
I don't get it, a 'meaning'? If someone could explain, that would be nice.
Awesome song, by the way. I listened to this several years ago and I've been wondering "I KNOW that 'Japanese' is in the title, but WTF do I search??"
DementedStudios9007 4 months ago
Cracked says: not actually about dolphin flogging!
DarkShive92 4 months ago
lol this is sexy hahah
shagg456 5 months ago
I'm only going to say this ONE more time...
THIS SONG IS ABOUT AUTOEROTIC FELLATIO.
The end.
69schil 5 months ago
I like turning japanese.
tpuglisi 5 months ago
Song is definitely about masturbation, but I really think someone turns Japanese when they take a shit. That's what I would've gotten from just the title alone.
I wonder what Hideki Matsui thinks of this song.
YankeeJet24 5 months ago
@YankeeJet24 GODZILLA!
pepper400 5 months ago
Toyota? No poneys, please.
1012611 6 months ago
Eff, this song just made me realize this... weird transformation I've been making...
KUSO! Nihongo wo benkyou suru tsumori dakara, nihonjin ja naiiiiiii! o[]O;;
ShiroJinja 6 months ago
It doesnt mean masturbation jst a stupid rumour to be honest and the vapors said themselves.
NeWvAmPiReZ 6 months ago
I really dont get how it means masturbation...i ish retard :/ but its so damn catchy!!!!
KawaiiNStuff 11 months ago
i know its about jackin off who cares listen to the damn song!!
100rocksinaboxx 11 months ago
I loved this song when I was little, now that I get the real meaning I laugh everytime I see this vid from when I was lil i said, "Mommy! Daddy's theme song is ' Turning Japanese'!" My mom laughed back then, now it's known why.
TheCatwoman27 11 months ago
"I want the DOCTOR to take a PICTURE so I can LOOK at YOU from INSIDE as WELL" ...... LMFAO :D
webguy21 11 months ago 2
does anyone here realize this song is about jacking off?
peanutbutterballs420 11 months ago 29
@peanutbutterballs420 the band actually said that was a rumor and never confirmed it,theres no interview or documents about it other than its supposed to insinuate various things but not actually say them
Taud 11 months ago
@peanutbutterballs420 No, it's about the cliches of youth and angst. You should of read the lyrics instead of the title.
clashrogers 3 months ago
@peanutbutterballs420 yea get with the times, everyone knew that years ago
clockwise3559 2 months ago
@peanutbutterballs420 Lol anyone else here realize this song has nothing to do with jacking off and that anyone that hasn't read what the song is really about is an idiot?
Gtfoguy1 2 months ago
@Gtfoguy1 It is about jacking off though! "turning Japanese" = masturbating so hard that you start squinting and getting into it thus making you look Asian.
LEDanimator 2 months ago
@LEDanimator No, that's racist. lol That has nothing to do with this song.
Gtfoguy1 2 months ago
@LEDanimator It's a rumor that you're talking about. It's not really about that, the band has said it themselves. Look it up.
Gtfoguy1 2 months ago
@peanutbutterballs420 It's actually about a guy that loses his girlfriend and is slowly going crazy O.o
MAstaCheez 1 month ago
@peanutbutterballs420 It sounds like it's about masturbation but apparently wikipedia says that the guys who made the song claim it's not about masturbation.
GouledXD 1 month ago
@peanutbutterballs420 is that a bad thing?
Cwally8 1 month ago
@peanutbutterballs420 its not. Songwriter David Fenton explains: "Turning Japanese is all the clichés about angst and youth and turning into something you didn't expect to."
SylarGrimm 1 month ago
why do people get their knickers in a twist over a song's meaning? lots of rock music is about sex. lots.
JanetEsq 11 months ago
jackass ftw
legomaster335 11 months ago 4
you either are or you aren't turning Japanese. There is no thinking about it, you'll know.
DimensionsofChange 1 year ago
You know you've turned Japanese when after living in America for 4 years you move back to your home country, and because of your habits and food preferences people think you came back from Japan. XD
BlackBirdZGTR 1 year ago
@BlackBirdZGTR You DO realize this song is about choking the chicken right?
bloodsuckingskater1 1 year ago 3
7 people didn't turn Japanese
chrissoi 1 year ago 17
@chrissoi original. clever.
rockerduff1231 1 year ago
japanese the greates samurai country in the world
theriversofidiotman 1 year ago
The Vapors Rock!
steel4u0987 1 year ago
This is theme tune to Justin Lee Collins: Turning Japanese :D
xxLoisKentxx 1 year ago
@gary3640 - Or even a cyclone ranger...
TheDanHimself 1 year ago
Ok seriously what does Turning Japanese have to do with Masturbating to an asian chick?
DimensionsofChange 1 year ago
@DimensionsofChange its the first step, of a 15 step program, to turning into a weaboo
FlCl3000 1 year ago
@FlCl3000 Ah yeah I like asian chicks as much as everybody else in East Lansing, but I still like the other flavors of woman
DimensionsofChange 1 year ago
Like a psyched lone ranger
gary3640 1 year ago
@vanman988 Actually, my comment was just directed at the fact there is more than one definited meaning of the song and the fact that I really don't care what that meaning is. I just think it's a damn good song.
day500champ08 1 year ago
i turned japenese after a couple puffs of the good this mornin woooooot
irishpker27 1 year ago 2
songs about masterbating :D
NinjaDemon909 1 year ago
@NinjaDemon909 :O
Tee Hee :P
TheBeatleChild 1 year ago
7 people think their turning chineese....
sorry =/
SBulletproof 1 year ago
@SBulletproof
I'm offended!
yllwVulcan88 1 year ago
@nicknick1963 so all of a sudden its cool to jack off?
mrwonderful126 1 year ago
@mrwonderful126 Whoa man, that's not what he's saying. I mean, I wouldn't tell that to the world @nicknick1963 , but you don't have to be an asshole about it mr. wonder
HellMaster548 1 year ago
I don't know. I think I saw a chino in there somewhere.
KUPO360 1 year ago
Japan rules! Exept some animes......
smartaliclee 1 year ago
i turned japanese this morning
nicknick1963 1 year ago
herd on jackass lmao i love jackass
gummybears4keely 1 year ago
i think those 7 ppl who disliked it are japanese
noahjordan23 1 year ago
I listen to this whenever I count how much money I have to go to Japan. Can't wait to go there!!!
SaigaEcano 1 year ago 3
Is this like the best song ever?
SKejtzazivot 1 year ago
Okay; there was an interview with the singer/songwriter.
He said; its not about that. He also said; mostly Americans think that.
So check out the interview and see what he says.
But this is a killer tune; awesome guitar riff.
song110beforgiving 1 year ago
JACKASS NIGHT PANDAS !!!!!1111einself!!!!!
xXx2pr04y0uxXX 1 year ago 2
0:10
KellyDaisy95 1 year ago
LOL this song is so catchy! Despite it being a weeaboo type of thing XD
Miepieish 1 year ago
Listening to this + reading an article about ninjas + eating noodles + playing old nintendo games = AWESOME!
skyhawk431 1 year ago
I wanna go to Japan and eat Chinese food, learn Muay Thai and see the Gobi Desert and try and sort out this problem with the North.
kwelboss 1 year ago
pandas on jackass hahahahaha
Letsgoflyerzzzz 1 year ago
Beverly hills ninja was the first time I heard this song xD
MrJDred 1 year ago
@MrJDred hahahha xD
Konataluver 1 year ago
I DONT GET IT DX WHATS WITH THIS WIERD SECRET MEANING?? O_o
PartyInUKsPants25 1 year ago
@PartyInUKsPants25 Jacking off, n00b!
Superchief422 1 year ago
@Superchief422 Hey!U dont have to call me a noob!I was just asking because my dirty mind wasnt on whenever i listen to this!
PartyInUKsPants25 1 year ago
@PartyInUKsPants25 I was just kidding around, it is about jacking off though.
Superchief422 1 year ago
@Superchief422 is the song really about jacking off
TheThenerdanotor12 1 year ago
@TheThenerdanotor12 No, it isn't. The band has openly denied that rumor and said it's about teen angst and turning into what you wouldn't expect
NejiShino101 1 year ago
@NejiShino101 Even though they said that, I doubt that. The song is most definitely about masturbation by looking at the lyrics. I don't see anything about teen angst in the lyrics. They probably said that to avoid the question, or controversy, or whatever.
NaughtyCockWildDog69 1 year ago
@NaughtyCockWildDog69 -yeah i don't see anything about angst either
Bakersfieldsucks777 1 year ago
EWWW! someones fapping to it XD I love this song
SandraCluts 1 year ago
Thumps if you think this is a damn good song, regardless of the meaning.
day500champ08 1 year ago 134
@day500champ08 What is tha meaning?
diannarocks45 4 months ago
@diannarocks45 The Vapors band members were interviewed a few years ago and the lead singer basically said it was about teenage angst love, not masterbation.
day500champ08 4 months ago
@day500champ08 Its about wanking man.
Redkrovy 3 months ago
@Redkrovy Look up True Spin and Turning Japanese. The band's lead singer tells you it isn't. And he wrote it.
day500champ08 3 months ago
@Redkrovy It has nothing to do with that. lol Why does everyone say that? Because of the face japanese have? That's not racist, totally. /sarcasm/
Gtfoguy1 2 months ago
samaria is chines i think or is that ninja
oblivikid 1 year ago
@oblivikid Both are Japan. Samurai, and Ninja.
totallynotafangirl 1 year ago
@totallynotafangirl nope ninja came from china
Konataluver 1 year ago
@Konataluver lmfao
jcpro17 1 year ago
@Konataluver No, i've been studying ninja and samurai for the last few months. Both are definatly Japanese. China has awesome fighting monks.
skyhawk431 1 year ago
the kirsten dunst video dancing around japan to this song was made in japan :P
TheDemonictoaster 1 year ago
At 2:35 to 2:45 sounded really creepy to me as a kid. Made me think of drugs and being drugged out. lol.
TonyShow82 1 year ago
I think im turning japanese!!!!!! XD i double<3 japan!!!!!
TheAkemiSan 1 year ago
Theoretically: The Weeaboo theme song. LOLZ! :P
2POWERFUL 1 year ago 49
Oh fgs... POCKY, PEOPLE!
sallytracey 1 year ago
That opening jingle is Chinese.
tremmortrevor 1 year ago 2
@tremmortrevor EPIC WIN
TheBeatleChild 1 year ago
so is this song really about masturbating coz i heard somewhere it was about his girlfriend or something but masturbating makes more sense
wilson69r 1 year ago
@wilson69r It's not P: It's about like, the feeling you get while you're young and full of angst, and you start changing into something unfamiliar.
It's funny though, the masturbation thing.
6hisano9 1 year ago
@wilson69r a lot of people think that "turning japanese" is the face guys make when they cum...
so this song definitely makes sense with that idea
MihaelNateLawliet 1 year ago
@MihaelNateLawliet Yeah..... No.
The band claims that's not what the song's about. (Altough it's great everyone thinks that.)
tehwat94 1 year ago
@tehwat94 I kno.. thats why I said "a lot of people"... not specifically the band.
MihaelNateLawliet 1 year ago
@wilson69r yes, it is lol. it's about jerking off and the face you make when cuming, turning japanese lol
capricornfox 1 year ago
this reminds me of jackass night pandas lolza XD
MegaVikingsrule 1 year ago
Lol, me and My friend Devynn LOOOVE to sing this song together. I think I'm turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese. I really think so! XD
MixMatchedSox 1 year ago
@MixMatchedSox ..... lol....... this song was so punk in the 80`s when it came out ..... i really loved hearing it again !
joesteelpro 1 year ago
What's the name of the original song of this?
freestylesphynx 1 year ago
how exactly is he turning japanese?
adamisajoker 1 year ago
@adamisajoker this song is about the face that people people when masturbating...and if u can guess peoples eyes kinda scrunch up which looks japanese lol
theshindigproduction 1 year ago 2
This song is about being a jail sail and beating off to pic of your girl.
Idtelos 1 year ago
@Idtelos actually at first if you look a couple comments down, as said by (ironicly) stopbeatingoff. the band said it was about a girl but then a fan said it was about masturbation and they went with it.
dewybmt 1 year ago
@Idtelos beating off??
GirtopolisArashiki 1 year ago
woooooooooohhhhhh
mabiang1 1 year ago
He obviously Desu alot...
rusty5707 1 year ago
@rusty5707 WAIT lulwat? >_>
Onizuka190 1 year ago
Yeah, apparently "Turning Japanese" refers to the face you make when you masturbate. Food for thought ;)
Oorah007 1 year ago
I wouldn't mind turning japanese. ^_^
ultimateanimefighter 1 year ago
@ultimateanimefighter lmao this song is about the guy masturbating to a picture of his girlfriend xD
moldypanda 1 year ago 2
@moldypanda Best song concept ever. XD
ultimateanimefighter 1 year ago
Woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh .
canonex14 1 year ago
my friend told me and he is asian so he is always right
blabsalote456 1 year ago
i meant masturbation
blabsalote456 1 year ago
you know this is a song about masurbation
blabsalote456 1 year ago 2
after hearind and reading the lyrics, i had to say, i think this song about masturbation..
fufsayd 1 year ago
I LOVE THIS SONG :)) X
SmithyyXxX 1 year ago
I don't know why but I can see someone can-caning to this.
ShatterPalm 1 year ago
I know nothing about music... but does anyone else there are parallels with Sophie Ellis Bextor's - Me and My Imagination? The chorus at least! They have that sound! They are both Pure Pop songs after all.
italotter 1 year ago
This music is completely about love. Love is a really important thing.
MADCastro2010 1 year ago
@MADCastro2010 No, if you watch VH1 specials, it's about the face made right before climax.... a self induced climax.
harobike123 1 year ago
@harobike123 I just saw it, they said it was not about that, they said it was just makin fun of japs
njnick17 1 year ago
@njnick17 actually on FUSE's one hit wonders of the eighties the band said it was about a girl. but then they said a fan said it was about masturbation and they went with it.
stopbeatingoff 1 year ago
But will it blend?
nitric6 1 year ago
This songs about Masturbation...
burnerthief 1 year ago
@burnerthief
It's about adolescence according to the band. That's just a rumor.
ThePickledTheif 1 year ago
@burnerthief no it's not
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kitos555 1 year ago
i remember this from the night pandas scene in jackass the movie that was my favorite movie
albinolucario 1 year ago 2
i dont think im turining japanese i am ;)
epicninja3 1 year ago 3
dammit! this song is very addicting!
MeBePressleyJ 1 year ago 4
I finaly understood some of the lyrics when watchin Beverley Hills Ninja hence why I looked this up
blkdrag1 1 year ago
I'm seriously turning Japanese. Lolz, but really I am.
SuperSakiChi 1 year ago 2
A song about jerking of.... Awesome.Stuff.
SmasherMasher14 1 year ago
@SmasherMasher14 Well they denied that but I don't belive them
blkdrag1 1 year ago
lana-YOU KNOW, JAPANESE PEOPLE ARE PRETTY COOL. I WANT TO TURN JAPANESE.
roxannemunoz31 1 year ago
@roxannemunoz31 Nice use of the 'CAPS LOCK IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL' rule.
SpeciallyInfected 1 year ago
You know.... maity... apprentice baiter....master baiter...LLLOL!!!
godaddict 1 year ago
that was racist,
chrismora31 1 year ago
i love this song i really think im turning japanese lol
PressleyJohnson 1 year ago
is this song reeeally about masturbating to a picture?
bmthbtf 1 year ago
@bmthbtf yes XD
cutekinpoge1 1 year ago
3:31 sailor moon!!!
VMKforever101 1 year ago
"Turning Japanese" is another old term for saying "I'm going crazy"...
VisualKeiArtist13 1 year ago
call me, dumb or oblivious but just how is this song about masterbation? :/
ChaosSwissRoll 1 year ago
@ChaosSwissRoll so he's looking at her picture, and he's thinking about her. he starts masturbating, and while he's reaching his climax he squints his eyes (not out of the ordinary). So that's when he thinks he's turning japanese.
cutekinpoge1 1 year ago
@cutekinpoge1 xD Thanks
ChaosSwissRoll 1 year ago
@ChaosSwissRoll LOL! No problem X3
cutekinpoge1 1 year ago
night pandas xD i did that in florida but i did night panthers xD
xbeast133 1 year ago
i do think im turning japanese. lolz
PressleyJohnson 1 year ago
Isn't 1:47 chinese for "hate" or something? O__o
MysteryMisery123 1 year ago
i love this song!!!! lmao i laugh everytimei hear it lmaoooo
XGypsyTiannaX 1 year ago
I don't understand.... What is 'Japanese ' in here supposed to mean? Somebody who really knows please explain....
emitheoptimist 1 year ago
@emitheoptimist It's when you're jerking off and your eyes become slanty, like an asian or in this case japanese person.
cashmoneyboi1411 1 year ago
How is this about masturbation? I don't get it.
GenesisandFriends 1 year ago
y'know I've been thinking the intro of this song, where is originally from?
Jepopo 1 year ago
What the heck does this song mean?!!?!?!?
effscreamo 1 year ago