Verse 1
A crystal-clear stream in the deep mountains of Gangwon
My name is Salmon — nothing fancy, just a name
A little kid following the older ones, decided to run away from home
Whoa, look at that wide world out there — yes, it was the ocean
Fins up and proud, I rode the current into the big waters
I’ll be back someday, but for now — see ya!
The moment I touched the Pacific, goosebumps head to tail

Verse 2
I followed along but man, why is it so endlessly wide and deep?
Shrimp food spots, anchovy buffets — ate till I nearly burst
Before I knew it, my body was getting nicely plump
No thank you on the salmon sashimi front
When Big Brother Shark shows up — I slip right through his teeth
This ocean life is dangerous, every single day my heart’s pounding

Chorus
Heave-ho, heave-ho, Mr. Salmon coming through, past the crashing waves
Weaving in and out of the fishing nets
Hey, let me get home so I can find myself a bride
Leap leap, jumping high
One life, no brakes, no stopping now

Verse 3
The red Alaskan sunset — a true masterpiece, top-tier view
Riding emerald waves under a violet sky
Helped a crab peel his shell at a Hawaiian guesthouse
Even had a little something going with Ms. Mullet
Everything was beautiful, all saved in my heart
But then suddenly — that familiar smell drifting past my nose

Verse 4
No smartphone nav, no GPS
But the cold scent of my home river is calling me
Time to settle up with this ocean life I’ve grown so fond of
Enough of living far from home for so long
Triumphant return, coming home — I headed back to the river

Chorus
Here comes Mr. Salmon — clearing those fishing nets with ease
Listen up, I’m heading home to find my bride
Until my last wish is fulfilled
One life, no brakes, no stopping now

Bridge
Even as waterfalls come crashing down from above
Even if a towering dam blocks my entire path
Everything I have left — it’s all for today, I’m going all in
Power up the fins, jet engines on
Memories of the sparkling sea, give me courage now
Even I have to admit — I look absolutely incredible

Chorus
This Mr. Salmon is on his way out
Let me get home and find my bride
I won’t get tired, no brakes, no stopping now

Outro
Finally — my sweet room
Pebble beach, ocean view, crimson sunset
That one night at the hotel — I’ll never forget it
Met my beautiful bride, living happily ever after
Our little ones, just like us
Burned the last chapter bright white
Ocean, I’m so sleepy now
Ocean, I was so happy
I’m so glad I got to be ordinary
Goodbye, ocean
[Fade out]
[End]