I didn't see it coming
Creeping up from behind
I was almost swallowed whole

By the thrill of the fight
It wasn't for the money
And it wasn't just for fun

I wanted to make a mark
I just wanted to be someone
I heard the devil whisper

In my ear, uh huh
He made his message clear
When he said


Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny

Sweep the leg, Johnny
Oh good god, now you gotta believe me


It never really mattered
I was always under control
Monkey hear, monkey think

There is no fear in this dojo
I was a superhero
King of 1985

I showed no mercy
I was always Cobra Kai
But I caught a crane kick

To the face, uh huh
I guess he sealed my fate
When he said


Sweep the leg, Johnny
Sweep the leg, Johnny

Sweep the leg, Johnny
Oh good god, now you gotta believe me


Good god, you gotta believe me

I heard the devil whisper in my ear