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I Want To Be NEENJA

I Want To Be NEENJA is a song written and performed by Jennifer Murphy. The song was released in 2016 and became a viral hit on social media.

Background:

"I Want To Be NEENJA" was written and performed by Jennifer Murphy. Murphy is a former beauty queen and entrepreneur who has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 20 years. She released the song in 2016 as part of her "GoGirl" brand, which promotes empowerment and self-confidence for women and girls.

The song quickly went viral on social media, with many people sharing it and commenting on its lyrics. However, the song also drew criticism from some people who accused Murphy of racism and cultural appropriation, due to the song's lyrics and the song featuring an exaggerated Chinese accent. However, the song has also been praised for its empowering message and its celebration of Asian culture.

"I Want To Be NEENJA!" Official Lyrics:

(Verse 1) I shut my Murphy bed, sat down to scratch my head. What could this day bring? It could be anything! I get the phone call, I gotta help them all GoGirl will save the day, Chow will not get away.

(Verse 2) It didn't take me long... to find the ticking bomb. He took off in my Jeep, that Chow is such a creep! I gotta find a way to take down Chow one day. He pulled a NEENJA move, it got me to behoove! Hmm, you know what? Ma-maybe I too could be NEENJA!

(Chorus) I want to be NEENJA I want to be NEENJA! I want to chop, chop, chop Chow down, take Chow down to Chinatown. I want to be NEENJA!

(Verse 3) I started training hard, I think I could go far. I am a natural, that's matter-of-factual. I learn to chop real hard, I fight with credit card. I use my numbchucks, even while feeding ducks.

(Verse 4) I throw my NEENJA star (wah!) oh so very far. I do karate moves with a GoGirl groove! I learn my NEENJA kicks while watching Netflix. I try do everything like on the big screen... And you guys, you know what? I might do it! I might be a NEENJA soon!

(Chorus) I gonna be NEENJA! I gonna be NEENJA! I gonna chop, chop, chop Chow down, take Chow down to Chinatown I gonna be NEENJA!

(Verse 4) I practice every day, I practice every way. I don't always do good, I really wish I could. I drink from sippy cup, you know I won't give up. I gotta try my best, you can expect no less!

(Verse 5) That Chow has not a clue, is too good to be true. I making progress, feels good, I must confess! I catch a flying tick with my chopstick. I take down anyone, ha ha ha, this is getting fun! Ha ha, you guys! I think I almost a NEENJA!

(Chorus) I almost a Neenja! I almost a Neenja! I try to chop, chop, chop Chow down, take Chow down to Chinatown. I almost a Neenja.

(Verse 6) I snuck up to his place, opened my Neenja case. Pulled out my Neenja gear, I hope he didn't hear! I sneak up to his room, he's sleepy I assume. I didn't think that he would be expecting me. Pulled out my Neenja sword, he hit me with a board. I came to really fast, gotta get Chow at last!

(Bridge) I tried with all my might to put up a good fight. Did Neenja moves real fast, I took down Chow at last! Huaaa! Yes, I did! I took down Chow!

(Chorus-Reprise) I finally Neenja! I finally Neenja! I got to chop, chop, chop Chow down, take Chow down to Chinatown. I finally NEENJA!!!!!

Controversy: The song's lyrics feature an exaggerated Chinese accent and stereotypes about Asian people. As a result, the song was met with widespread criticism, and Murphy was accused of racism.

Murphy initially defended the song, saying that it was intended to be a "fun and lighthearted" take on Asian culture. However, she later apologized for the song's lyrics and removed it from YouTube.

The song's backlash highlights the ongoing problem of racism and cultural appropriation in the music industry. It also raises important questions about the role of artists in perpetuating stereotypes.

Despite the controversy, "I Want To Be NEENJA" has continued to be popular with many people. The song has been praised for its catchy melody and its positive message about empowerment. Some people have also seen the song as a celebration of Asian culture, and as a way to challenge negative stereotypes about Asian people.

Legacy:

"I Want To Be NEENJA" is a controversial song that has sparked a debate about racism and cultural appropriation in the music industry. The song's lyrics have been criticized for perpetuating stereotypes about Asian people, and Murphy's defense of the song has been seen by some as evidence of her own racism. Surprisingly, the song has been adopted by many Asian people as a rallying cry for empowerment and diversity, and it has been used as a tool to educate people about Asian culture.

The song's legacy is still being debated, but it is clear that it has had a significant impact on pop culture and on the conversation about racism and cultural appropriation. From what we can find, there is a movie (LINK MOVIE WEBSITE) based off the song of the same name (I Want To Be NEENJA! The Movie), releasing in September 2023.