Okajima, Okie-Dokie!
Because game time is upon us. Because great musical compositions deserve an audience. Because … well, we don’t need a reason to bring you what is, without a doubt, the most fantastic song a relief pitcher has ever chosen to accompany him as he enters a game.In case you haven’t been paying attention, Red Sox reliever Hideki Okajima recently debuted this little ditty, called Okajima Okie-Dokie.
If you haven’t already, give it a listen.
Okajima Okie-Dokie.
And you might want to check this out, too. Just because.
October 15th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
Coley! I’m so glad you found this. At last, I can sate my heretofore unsatiable thirst for this song, which I had previously only been able to hear at Fenway itself!
I must point out that this song was written by Okajima’s translator, who clearly can quit his day job any time he likes.
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October 16th, 2007 at 10:47 am
This is incredible. I had no idea this existed. And I am so delighted that it does.
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October 16th, 2007 at 12:03 pm
You can buy this song on iTunes for a buck. It’s entirely worth it, if I do say so myself. If you think I’ll ever throw another party where this song isn’t played, you’re sorely mistaken.
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October 16th, 2007 at 3:05 pm
In case you’re wondering, here’s the link to the iTunes store where you can find the song.
(Warning, it’ll open iTunes)
Tatami - Okajima Oki-doki
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October 16th, 2007 at 3:51 pm
Behold, the lyrics of genius:
O! K! A! J! I! M! Aaaaaa!!!
Okajima!
Okajima! Oki-doki!
Okajima! Oki-doki!
Okajimaaaaaa!
Oki-dokiiiii!
That’s some serious wabi-sabi, mono-no-aware shit going on there.
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October 16th, 2007 at 4:03 pm
I must say, it kinda grows on you…
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October 16th, 2007 at 5:32 pm
Nick, you’re missing the all-important “WHOOP, WHOOP!”
And it also may be the first time that anyone has used the term “mono-no-aware” and “shit” side-by-side. So congratulations.
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October 26th, 2007 at 4:41 am
I’m delighted to know that H.Okajima be loved like your surporters .
As a represent for one of the japanesase
MLB fans, I say “thanks !”
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April 17th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
That is seriously the dumbest song in the history of life itself. The fact that he comes out to this song is embarassing.
Nice job sox. Win a few rings and now you’ve gone pop. sick.
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April 17th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Dude, where the hell did Okajima come from… so awesome, he is. He can forkball my baseball obsession, ANYTIME!
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April 24th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I was at the game today,4-24-08 and heard this when okajima came in. this is awesome! i am glad i found it on the computer
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April 26th, 2008 at 4:53 pm
best. song. ever.
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