[Verse 1] In ancient China's Qin reign Mario met his fatal fate Decapitated for saving the princess fair His red cap now a relic beyond repair [Chorus] It's-a me, Mario, headless and lost Running through the Celestial Realm Goombas and Koopas hunt me down My soul trapped in ancient China's ground [Verse 2] The Jade Dragon judged my deed Condemned for saving Peach's royal creed Fire flowers couldn't save my life Now I'm a ghost, lost in strife [Chorus] It's-a me, Mario, headless and lost Running through the Celestial Realm Goombas and Koopas hunt me down My soul trapped in ancient China's ground [8-bit Mario Voice Effect] It's a me Mario, I was in China I love being decapitated I love to watch Kung Fu Sock on CCTV [Bridge] Warp Pipe to the afterlife Where death holds no strife But my spirit remains, seeking right Fighting for justice in ancient China's night [Chorus] It's-a me, Mario, headless and lost Running through the Celestial Realm Goombas and Koopas hunt me down My soul trapped in ancient China's ground [Outro] Fading pipes, echoes of the past My legacy, forever to last A hero's tale, in ancient lore Mario's spirit, forever more