Indo-Chinese Surprise

[Intro] [Instrumental solo] [Instrumental Build] [Verse] I met my friend from India, we were talking 'bout food He said he loves Indo-Chinese, I thought I understood I pictured kwetiau goreng, bakmi ayam, and bakso too But what he meant was something different, something new [Chorus] Indo-Chinese, oh what a surprise Not Indonesian, but Indian in disguise Hakka noodles, Manchurian delight We laughed and shared a meal that night [Verse repeats] In Indonesia, we call ourselves Indo, it's true So I thought he meant our flavors, our cuisine's hue But he was talking about a fusion, spicy and bold Indian-Chinese, a story to be told [Chorus repeats] Indo-Chinese, oh what a surprise Not Indonesian, but Indian in disguise Hakka noodles, Manchurian delight We laughed and shared a meal that night [Bridge] Cultural mix-ups, they happen every day But they bring us closer in a special way We learn and we grow, with every bite we take Friendship and food, a bond we won't break [Chorus repeats] Indo-Chinese, oh what a surprise Not Indonesian, but Indian in disguise Hakka noodles, Manchurian delight We laughed and shared a meal that night [Outro] So here's to friends and food, and stories we share No matter the mix-up, we always care Indo-Chinese, a fusion so fine Bringing us together, every single time [Long musical interlude] [Big finish]