Chinese Way

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About Chinese Way

The Chinese Way is a single released in 1983 by the British band Level 42. It was the third single from their album, The Pursuit of Accidents, which was the band's most successful album up to that time. It became Level 42's first top-30 single in the United Kingdom.


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1985
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Take a journey back in time
Leave the western world behind
Cross the mountains to Peking
Where the paper laterns gently swing

The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows

My eyes wide open
I feel a breeze
Words softly spoken
In Cantonese

Standing at the master's side
The with patience he confides
Secret knowledge - sacred ways
Paerls of wisdom from the dragon days

I could never lie
For honour I would lie
Following the Chinese way

So many years ago hero's ruled the world
(Some died for love in a cruel world)
They were the only ones in a cruel world

I could never lie
For honour I would lie
Following the Chinese way

From the mountains to Peking
Where the paper laterns gently swing

The Chinese way
Who knows what they know
The Chinese legend grows

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Level 42

Level 42 are an English pop rock and jazz-funk band who had a number of worldwide and UK hits during the 1980s and 1990s. more »

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Written by: WALIOU JACQUES BADAROU, PHILIP GABRIEL GOULD, MARK KING

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"The Chinese Way" was first released as a single by the British band Level 42 in January 1983.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 24 in the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for eight weeks, making it one of Level 42’s most successful releases during the early part of their career.
Band Lineup
The band lineup for this song featured Mark King on vocals and bass, Mike Lindup on keyboards and vocals, Boon Gould on guitar, and Phil Gould on drums.
Album Featuring
It is the third single from their third studio album, "The Pursuit of Accidents".
Relationship with China
Despite the name, the song does not have much of a direct connection to China or Chinese culture. The lyrics do not contain any specific references to Chinese tradition or history.
Music Genre
The song, similar to much of Level 42’s music, falls under the genre of pop-rock but it also integrated the heavy slap-bass technique and funk elements.
Video Filming
The music video for "The Chinese Way" was filmed in Hong Kong, complementing the song's title. The video features numerous sights and scenes from the city.
Lyricist and Composer
Mr. Pink, a song about Mark King's admiration for Francis Monkman's skill at playing the saxophone, was inspired by the song and hence the lyrics were written and composed by Mark King, Boon Gould, Mike Lindup, and Phil Gould.
Cover Versions
A few well-known artists, such as George Anderson, Pete & Royce and The Urbane, have covered "The Chinese Way".
Legacy
Despite not being the band's highest-charting single, "The Chinese Way" remains a fan favorite and is often included in Level 42's live performances.

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