Little Japanese Baby

[@HPPrintervx4p5q]

Hey look it’s that one beatle that was born too late to be in the beatles

[@theyoutubeguy1]

The only problem is that he isnt from liverpool

[@sally232]

@@theyoutubeguy1 but he is bloody British

[@sally232]

@@lukeornothing5049 you didn't understand the joke you idiot

[@sally232]

@Corrvex I don't know man, maybe you're the idiot

[@genericembarrassingusernam7843]

Maybe we're all idiots

[@MisterAppleEsq]

For all Jay's humour and goofiness, this still manages to be sweet and heartfelt.

[@BrendanCalliesComposer]

Not one reply on this comment

[@konrad7572]

@@BrendanCalliesComposer lies

[@ThisIsNotAHairOnYourScreen]

That's what I was thinking

[@oddswizzle]

Tom Scott called, he wants his shirt back.

[@meetaverma8372]

It's not even Tom's shirt, it has a logo

[@munjee2]

He actually wore this shirt an year earlier when filling in for tom on the bench

[@zappawench6048]

There's a definite Japanese sound to the second part of the verse of this song. If it were to be played on a Koto it would really be obvious. I'm sure it's by design and demonstrates Jay's songwriting abilities.

[@andrewmarkham]

I think the melody is based on a pentatonic scale?

[@kayracan3663]

Can someone timestamp it please?

[@vehicleboi5598]

@@kayracan3663 0:24

[@kayracan3663]

@@vehicleboi5598 oh tytytytyytyt

[@tweer64]

I believe that was the "oriental riff" at 1:59.

[@kokorobertco]

Plot twist: His wife is Japanese.

[@נדב_חומסקי]

He is married?

[@meetaverma8372]

@@נדב_חומסקי he's engaged

[@DTL9164]

?

[@samotakundu6673]

Plot twist's plot twist: he didn't married

[@arwahsapi]

Twisted plot twist: his wife is not Yoko Ono

[@morganbiddlecom]

As someone who is not their dad's genetic offspring, this song was really touching. Also that last bit is the plot of a Chuck Polahniuk novel.

[@presidentofallfoodnice8113]

Their "dad's"

[@tomaspabon2484]

@@presidentofallfoodnice8113 I mean, there's a difference between biological offspring and children. One is a genetic donation and the other is a social obligation. Adpotive parents are still their children's parents.

[@adamuppsala1931]

I like Jay Foreman. he's very smart, entertaining, good looking and always puts a smile on my face. bless him!

[@Kovukingsrod]

This is such a sweet song

[@superrinusblick4222]

Hi Kovu, nice videos

[@Fakultet]

The chords and melody in this song is really beautiful. Well done!

[@liamsemicolon]

is the vocal melody on the verses really just the oriental riff holy smokes

[@JayForeman]

Well spotted!

[@liamsemicolon]

@@JayForeman i have a knack for those kinds of things. by the way, the unfinished london playlist description still says "8 episodes", is this an oversight of some sort?

[@HazelKnight34]

holy shit you're a genius lmao

[@TissueCat]

All of these people subbed for Map Men or Unfinished London. I subbed when he sang songs a syllable out of sync on a park bench with Tom Scott and Matt Gray.

[@woodfur00]

KZbin recommended him to me earlier than that, but I subbed when I learned he knew Matt and Tom.

[@calmfulspider]

TheFattestCat42 same

[@jodinha4225]

I subbed when he was on nerdcubeds Red Nose Day stream...

[@daMEGatron]

Tissue Cat That’s what got me too! 😁

[@Ultima2876]

Go and get your prize!

[@rhodriwilliams2599]

The line “I bet he was an evil nasty man” gives the song a completely different context to what I thought it was at first.

[@conradnal8934]

What did you think?

[@rhodriwilliams2599]

@@conradnal8934 I thought it was a simple affair but after that lyric is makes it seem that the relationship wasn’t entirely consensual, and that’s why the narrator stuck around. Bare in mind this is speculation of a song written 4 years ago, so I’m probably wrong but I like to think about these things

[@conradnal8934]

@@rhodriwilliams2599 I actually thought it was just related to his anger for the Japanese man in general, but your interpretation makes more sense. Not to mention the wife might have told him that as an excuse (lol sorry)

[@sebiga1207]

@@rhodriwilliams2599 nah it’s definitely just his jealousy and resentment towards the person his wife had an affair with

[@LeakyTrees]

@@sebiga1207 I'ma go with the rape one cause it adds more flavor, and allows for more nontraditional paths for the story.

[@criter96]

2:10 killed me more than the whole japanese baby song

[@johnfreeman7921]

Yeah it caught me off guard and was one of the best laugh I had in a long time

[@robcape]

Thank you! I was about to close the video and miss that gem until I saw your comment

[@allisoncactus7282]

Jay is such a unique artist, he's goofy and funny but he writes such good, quality stuff. Wish I could see him live.

[@KrieseboRigels]

Two videos in four days? Take care Jay, don't overwork yourself :p

[@insayno9959]

They are reuploads from years previous.

[@KrieseboRigels]

Blast, you're right! Though they're not just the same video, the quality has definitely improved here.So maybe not as impressive as I'd thought, but they do still serve a purpose at least. (And I hadn't heard the song before.)Here's to hoping we'll hear an entirely new song in the future. In the meantime, I still have some old ones to catch up on :D

[@real.sugarcone]

Kriesebo Stealing Food is a good one, if you haven't seen it.

[@KrieseboRigels]

sugarcone Since posting the second comment, I've gone on a personal pilgrimage, viewing all of jays videos. Thanks for the recommendation though, Stealing Food is indeed a good one :D

[@antonmightykim]

gonna be honest its less funny and more sad for me

[@JayForeman]

+Anton Kim Good. :)

[@kaliramg]

MEDIC!

[@bogdanserban3792]

I know

[@theoberliner1247]

Too personal?

[@spookykitty72]

MEDIC! needs a MEDIC!!

[@TheseUseless]

Little Japanese Baby: Is that my real father? Jay Foreman: He may be your father, but he ain't your daddy.

[@danlyle531]

This is the kind of song where I don't know whether to laugh or to be sad... And that's why I love it 😂

[@syabell3123]

Little Japanese baby What have you done to me My life will be so complicated now you have come to be. My wife went not so long ago on a business trip to Tokyo And came home with a nervous looking smile By the time she said we'll have a kid I completely forgot about what she did And thought I was your daddy for a while Little Japanese baby You look nothing like me My friends are going to point and laugh now you have come to be You probably should be really glad That you never met your real dad Cause I bet he was an evil nasty man Now don't be too demanding please Cause I'm afraid I don't speak Japanese But I will bring you up the very best I can Little Japanese baby Little Japanese baby Little Japanese baby

[@JayForeman]

*with a nervous looking smile

[@castema95]

"... But i'll bring you up the very best I can" I'm crying inside

[@dankaroor]

@@castema95 I'm crying on the outside for some reason Edit: well, i am inside, but I'm actually crying lol

[@conradnal8934]

Thanks!

[@BegbertBiggs]

Good to see this again in a higher-quality version.

[@devildoggo6012]

Although the song is silly and wacky, I genuinely love the melody being played by Jay here. Incredible playing and funny humour as always!

[@yruijnaosd6645]

Damn, this literally made me tear up. Well done, Jay!

[@Knight_Astolfo]

That didn't make me laugh, Jay... *sniff* well, it did - but I was crying too!

[@jonm3915]

Seraephus nu male.

[@Hushey]

Jay is the perfect musical performer

[@jaytea4390]

I'm Japanese-English, and I can confirm this is 100% gold

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Konneechy wah!

[@BaddaBigBoom]

(that's Jenglish ...a bit like Franglaise, but completely different)

[@Unadulteratedmadness]

This is probably my favourite Jay Forman song, it’s just beautiful

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Aw damn ..that made me go all teary of the eye!

[@mimikal7548]

Jay's songs are up there with the classics imo.

[@samvidas9599]

Thought this would be a joke song but I got a beautiful one instead. Thanks, Jay! Another winner!

[@camhalls9366]

It’s 4am, I’m on a tour of my old KZbin history. Worth it for this!

[@KaathKilo]

Yes

[@1234q-q8x]

Kaath Kilo No

[@josefbaldisimo5333]

I guess

[@anon3837]

nyez

[@iamcicada1392]

Evet

[@turner.n]

bittersweet and heart warming song, I really like it from Tokyo👶

[@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy]

who cares.....every Japanese leave a comment with "I'm Japanese" or "I'm from Japan"....who cares ,mate

[@Mettling3974]

@@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy git

[@The_Crimson_Lion]

@@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy Shut up, I bet your from Manchester

[@spelcheak]

@@KINGCRANK.Topsy-Turvy it's a good thing your taking it well

[@TheHepplewhite]

Make more content please it's incredible!

[@hektur6770]

Well that was more emotional than I expected... was actually kinda sappy

[@olafmuller4506]

Hello Mr Foreman. Great song, catchy and funny and generally very pleasing to my ears. Cheers!

[@LucasBenderChannel]

This is still so frighteningly beautiful

[@gnomethy]

Ah, I really like this one. I thought it deserved a high quality upload :) thanks for posting.

[@paulwiehe8354]

Finally a song we all can relate to.

[@Peter-xm7fz]

Such a poignant song, thanks for making this video!

[@Just_some_dude11121]

You make me want to pick up my dusty guitar and spill out my weird thoughts. Thanks.

[@java4656]

A beautifully written song about the truth of parenthood.

[@Imnovon]

My wife's son

[@1234q-q8x]

Jes *somewhat Italian voice* but you a wamen!

[@EllaBananas]

1234567890q your point?

[@jamesrice21]

This is like Simon and Garfunkel, but better

[@georgelloydgonzalez]

Mark from Map Men should step in for Garfunkel

[@notalampshade6739]

The rhythm of this song is so similar to another song, and its driving me crazy that I can't think of it!

[@florencec1707]

Weird Al

[@florencec1707]

Skipper Dan!

[@justanotherdinosaur]

I need to stop crying from your other song. Thanks for sharing your music. It touches my heart.

[@ptptpt123]

You have sweetest most best perfect singing voice.

[@farisweiss2373]

I feel as though this song could be in a movie, trying to calm down a character into not doing something bad

[@wandereromur]

1:50 look at that alien left hand!

[@ravimusicuk]

Yes, I subscribed for the series. But dammit, I am staying for the songs. I'm not missing out on these gems! Also: that's a lovely guitar tone! Makes me wonder why I ever bought an electroacoustic... should have just put a mic in the soundhole of my acoustic!

[@robertdownes8223]

Funny song but like wow, actually a great song as well! If it wasnt comedic it would be amazing, with the humor, it's incredible! GREAT JOB!!!

[@Charlestic]

bless this man!

[@thekoifishcoyote8762]

The joke was obvious but that's where the heart comes in

[@kickwriteteach2313]

love all your other work. this is the song, though, that finally gets me to subscribe to your patreon

[@nicc7637]

Low key, the sound of this song is really nice.

[@braeduin]

Look on the bright side. Now that you have a little Japanese baby, you can watch all sorts of anime and not have to face the scorn and derision from any of your friends. "Seriously Jay, you're such a pathetic weeaboo." "Oh, er. Never mind, sorry".

[@GumSkyloard]

Cool, finally an excuse to watch anime!

[@sanvithas4724]

Nice excuse 😂

[@noahpalomino9634]

Im not gonna lie... that was a really good heartfelt song

[@VictorbrineSC]

Why is there water running down my eyes?

[@Aleph_Nul]

Im high rn and this shit is too fucking deep bro bout to cry

[@Aleph_Nul]

im sorry its to beautiful once you really listen to it so sweet jay would make a good dad

[@Aleph_Nul]

back here again boyz too sad

[@runswithbears3517]

1:58 That last lick sound familiar to anyone? =)

[@agargamer6759]

Oh lol that's the Oriental Riff, the stereotypical asian music lick. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oriental_riff

[@lotheeus]

@@agargamer6759 thank you both for bringing my attention to this , I don't think that I've noticed it the first time I watched this video .. so thank you Really though, I appreciate it.

[@EternalSushiMusic]

Anyone noticed the melody at 0:24 is the typical 'oriental' motif you hear in shows/movies?

[@JSR108]

Yeah it's everywhere in this song

[@elrancho8700]

this is actually a really nice song

[@TheophanyComedyGuru]

You Britts are hilarious!

[@MichaelTheGamer10]

I thank you haha

[@chocolatethunder686]

Cheers

[@Samtell]

like 70% of my school spells british with two ts

[@gobarn1877]

A prime example of the American education system, although half the people in my class think there's no difference between America and the USA...

[@aaaaa359]

Gobarn There isn't really a difference between the two. Mexico, Canada and the US are referred to as North America, then there's Central America, and finally South America. To all 3 people refer as "The Americas". Nobody really refers to anything but the US as just America anymore.

[@pitlempens1741]

I thought it was going to be revealed in the end his girlfriend was just japanese and it was actually his real child

[@hesteredwards8050]

gotta love this guy

[@beaucastaneda63]

He is such a good guy

[@GriesgramTV]

Warwick Arts Centre, so I guess this used to be a Town Hall.

[@LukeIdontKnow]

I love this song

[@akkar8726]

God I wish Jay Foreman made an album, he'd be perfect

[@JayForeman]

Here you go! www.jayforeman.co.uk/buy-my-cd

[@akkar8726]

@@JayForeman This is awesome!

[@chris1z142]

I love the assumption the Japanese baby is gonna speak Japanese

[@flop22222]

The lick at the very end is actually the best part, its a shame that it is so subtle

[@flop22222]

but maybe that's what makes it great

[@JayForeman]

Thanks! I am very proud of its subtleness.

[@fredstewart3770]

Based on a true story?

[@Leotique]

yes, on mine, and many other step dad's son's family

[@howtubeable]

Good question. Out of context, the song is rather disturbing.

[@jorgefoyld8538]

​@@LeotiqueYou have no shame. Absolute cuck.

[@hektur6770]

This could be an emotional comedy. Kinda like 'Instructions not Included'

[@dionysus06]

"If you should die whilst were having sex, by any chance, I'll first finish myself up before I call the ambulance" *hol' up*

[@The-Urban-Goose]

That ending!

[@pampapumpup4902]

id like to think this is how joseph felt about jesus

[@zaracampbell6091]

Well Christ came from God, so a little different bro

[@eoghan.5003]

A true Shakespeare, ending on a rhyming couplet. That last bit was brilliant though

[@raremarky]

I subbed for Map Men, little Japanese baby is alright I guess..

[@JayForeman]

+Burn Marks There will be more Map Men coming soon. Stay tuuuuuned....

[@raremarky]

OMG HE REPLIED!?! A GIFT FROM G O D

[@hektur6770]

MAP MEN MAP MEN MAP MEN MEN

[@daeho2]

Mahogany Mahogany!

[@howlingwestyseacaps8841]

MORE MIP MIN???

[@leandrolott8393]

lembrando dos tempos que a gente era amigo

[@MrSamulai]

I think the last line at 2:11 would have worked better if it was a question."If I die , will you..." etc. Makes a decent pickup line.

[@lucartola8308]

Reminds me of a Little bit of Nick Drake in the style and the chords, but the humor give a fantastic original style to this man. Greetings ahahah

[@persvenhede2371]

This is weirdly wholesome

[@EternalSushiMusic]

Wow, he uses the typical Asian motif/melody/jingle in the melody, nice touch

[@commandojoe123]

Dat ending

[@thatbadger8445]

What a mad lad

[@oscarmullan8237]

anybody know what tuning Jay's guitar is in? It doesn't seem conventional and I am doing my nut in trying to replicate it on my guitar.

[@JayForeman]

I always use standard tuning. Often with a capo, but never with altered tuning. Would make gigs too inconvenient. The chords for this song are here: www.jayforeman.co.uk/lyrics/little-japanese-baby

[@oscarmullan8237]

@@JayForeman Thank you - I think I was just getting confused by the bass notes as I thought they were on lower strings. You've done a really nice intro which I feel is key to the feel of the song so I'm trying to include those hammer-ons and your strumming pattern as I play. You must have a superhuman pinky finger to get it to the second fret!! Thanks for another great song. I think your bittersweet ones like this and Twingo are some of your best.

[@maninder23091991]

He loves his wife, no matter what.

[@tonchette7993]

OH I SEE WHAT HE DID IN THE END HAHAHAHAHHAHA ITS THE ASIAN RIFF THINGY THAT PLAYS WHEN SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO KUNG FU

[@nagarforestinfant]

His music reminds me of the Beatles.

[@GermanZindro]

Where does the melody at 1:59 come from? I heard it somewhere before but can’t put my finger on it.

[@christinahamilton7676]

Four years late, but that's the Oriental Riff.

[@mangakaar186]

I wonder where's the little japanese baby now.

[@PowerfullPillow]

I came for a laugh, what are these emotions?

[@timscheive413]

I'm almost certain I've seen another version of this by you somewhere else. Same song version but it was a different location a while back. Still a great song lmao

[@ScottKorin]

Part of the guitar rift sounds like Skipper Dan by Weird Al, which is just a student parody of Weezer.

[@florencec1707]

Oh thanks! Skipper Dan! I’ll spread the word throughout the rest of the comments section!

[@cameronvanatti]

Why isn't this in one of your song playlists

[@leandrolott8393]

te amo bebe

[@shifajahan6249]

Billy Butcher relates to this

[@maroon2210]

What's the chords for that last little song?

[@JayForeman]

+Armost Google it. The chords to this song are on my website.

[@JayForeman]

+Armost Oh, wait, the last song? That’s G, C, D, G-C-G.

[@maroon2210]

+Jay Foreman thanks Jay!

[@biometa6232]

hi Jay really like your chords. just wondering if you could put out a tab! haha

[@JayForeman]

Here you go: www.jayforeman.co.uk/lyrics/little-japanese-baby

[@biometa6232]

@@JayForeman chairs (cheers) btw do some history videos

[@JayForeman]

Here you go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJqWdJKGn6-ipK8

[@biometa6232]

@@JayForeman Scene that. Btw it was good

[@MustraOrdo]

I'd like some more politics unboringed and map men please

[@bibtebo]

a defiant skittle Oh shut up, at least the people at this show have paid for what they are getting

[@607]

Wow.