At the time of their disappearance the band consisted of:
Raymond ''B.O.Dubb'' Ebanks - MC, writer.
Previously part of The Master Brothers. His previous nickname B.O.W. means "The Brother of Word".
Ville ''Mr. Wily'' Mäkinen - Bassist, singer, keyboardist.
Has been a bassist in many small Finnish bands, and has released many mixes on his own, mostly under the name of Will Power. Together with Riku and Okke he forms the DJ trio Skillstersplusone.
Riku ''Infekto'' Pentti - DJ, keyboardist.
Infekto is a Finnish breakbeat pioneer mostly known for the record Occam's Razor. Part of the DJ duo Skillsters, famous for their Skills? Plenty record, and of the DJ trio Skillstersplusone. Also known as Rico Tubbs.
Okke Komulainen - Keyboardist.
Famous both on his own, but more so for being part of the Skillsters and Skillstersplusone.
Ari ''A.T.'' Toikka - Drummer.
Has been playing the drums for 20 years, and has played in several smaller bands as well as being a jump-in.
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Previous members:
Ismo ''Gismo'' Lappalainen - Once a famous DJ in Tampere, Finland, DJ Gismo's life took a turn when Raymond Ebanks asked to rap on his records. Together they founded the Bomfunk MCs. In 2001 Gismo left the group to pursue his dreams, while remaining friends with the rest of the group, and joining Stonedeep.
We R Atomic
Bomfunk MC's Lyrics
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We are Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic
We are Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic
Once again
It's the renegades
Searching the soul
In this one age
Your building your thoughts
On what remains
The B, the O,
Knock it in place
The lies we live
The escalate
Cause what we give
Is what we gain
To the full extent
We gonna maintain
Risin' up
Till we reach your aim
Step by step
And stride by stride
Ain't no show 'cause
We learn to fly
We ain't gonna change
In the flick of an eye
But all we must do
Is give it a try
Understand
Where we comin' from
It's the new era
Rollin' strong
To keep it in the hand
You must play along
Play cheats on ya girl
And that was wrong
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
(Supersonic bass)
(One fat bass)
What we got
You take for granted
To get right here
Was where it demanded
Determination
From day one
Mind control
To over come
All the obsticles
Along the way
Battles for long
But still we stay
On our pad
Proud and strong
We knew we had a good thing
Goin' on
And we keep this up
Till we feel really good
We pushed even harder
We knew we could
Reach for something
Really unique
No matter how silly
cool, "whatisk", or neat
Just do your thing
And you will find
Your reward
Your own space of time
But not just you
On the ride
In reflex too
Only your kind
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
We are Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic
We are Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic
Rock, rock the crowd!
(Supersonic bass)
(One fat bass)
Yes we started
From the scratch
Like all new things
We knew we matched
Right away
like all-out bad
We were in the game
to beat the rap
No matter was something
No matter what tempt you
Just like that
We were comin' through
It's all about
the right attitude
See the badest
But play on through
And that's what it means
to pay your dues
Stakes are high
At the common rules
So we learn
And to got time
Feelin' once the turn
in the rhyme
So much props
for packin' this up
The posse and the crew
The ones we love
Couldn't have done it
without you
Now the funk is riding up on the groove
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
We are Atomic, (Atomic) Electronic, (Electronic) Supersonic (Supersonic)
We are Atomic, Supersonic bass
We are Atomic, One fat bass
Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic,
Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic,
Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic, Atomic,
Atomic...
In "We R Atomic," Bomfunk MC's celebrate their unstoppable, atomic sound. They declare themselves "Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic," repeatedly emphasizing their uncontainable energy. The song is a call to action for the listeners to join in and embrace their own power, live to their full potential, and push themselves to their limits. The lyrics encourage persistence, mind control, and focus on the goals to overcome obstacles along the way. The song is about leaving everything behind, overcoming fears, taking risks, and embarking on a new journey without any regrets.
The lyrics suggest that the band is determined to maintain their explosive sound until they attain their aim, and they will not change their passion and vision overnight. They urge people to find their unique voice, play by the rules, but be different while doing so. On one hand, the song is about self-belief tinged with a sense of defiance, encouraging listeners to claim their own space and identity, but on the other, it is also about teamwork, acknowledging that a group can achieve greatness together.
Line by Line Meaning
We are Atomic, Electronic, Supersonic
We are a force to be reckoned with, combining the power of atomic energy, the innovation of electronics, and the speed of sound all in one unstoppable package.
Once again, it's the renegades
We are a group of rebels who do things our own way, refusing to conform to conventional norms or expectations.
Searching the soul in this one age
We are on a quest to discover what makes us who we are in this rapidly changing world.
You're building your thoughts on what remains
You are constructing your worldview based on the remnants of the past, rather than embracing the limitless possibilities of the present and future.
The B, the O, knock it in place
We are putting things in order and making things happen, no matter what obstacles lie in our path.
The lies we live, they escalate
The falsehoods we tell ourselves and others tend to grow over time, becoming ever more pervasive and difficult to overcome.
Cause what we give is what we gain
We believe in the principle of reciprocity, knowing that everything we put out into the world will come back to us in some form or another.
To the full extent, we gonna maintain
We are committed to giving everything we have to achieve our goals, never giving up or backing down in the face of adversity.
Risin' up till we reach your aim
We are determined to climb higher and higher, overcoming all obstacles until we reach our ultimate destination.
Step by step and stride by stride
We are making progress towards our goals one small step at a time, each success building upon the last.
Ain't no show 'cause we learn to fly
We don't need theatrics or gimmicks to succeed, relying instead on our own skills and hard work to soar above the rest.
We ain't gonna change in the flick of an eye
Our goals and values are deeply ingrained, and we're not going to abandon them at the first sign of trouble or temptation.
But all we must do is give it a try
We know that success is never guaranteed, but we're willing to take a chance on ourselves and give it our all.
Understand where we comin' from
We want others to appreciate our roots and understand the experiences and struggles that have shaped us into who we are today.
It's the new era, rollin' strong
We are part of a new generation that is breaking free from the limitations and conventions of the past, forging a bold new path forward.
To keep it in the hand, you must play along
In order to maintain our success and influence, we need to be flexible and adaptable, working with others and respecting their needs and desires.
Play cheats on ya girl, and that was wrong
We believe in treating others with respect and fairness, knowing that dishonesty and infidelity will only lead to pain and heartache in the end.
What we got, you take for granted
Others often fail to appreciate just how much we have accomplished and how hard we have worked to get where we are today.
To get right here was where it demanded
We had to put in a tremendous amount of effort and dedication to achieve our current level of success, never wavered in our commitment to our goals no matter what challenges arose along the way.
Determination from day one
We have always been driven by a strong sense of purpose, never losing sight of what we were working towards.
Mind control to overcome
We have trained our minds to overcome any obstacles or distractions that might stand in our way, staying focused on our goals even in the face of adversity.
All the obstacles along the way
Despite the many hurdles we have had to jump and the setbacks we have faced, we have persevered and continued moving forward.
Battles for long but still we stay
We have engaged in countless struggles and conflicts over the years, but our resolve has never wavered and we have remained committed to our ideals and goals throughout.
On our pad, proud and strong
We stand tall and confident, proud of what we have accomplished and strong in our conviction that we can achieve even greater things in the future.
We knew we had a good thing goin' on
We have always been aware of the tremendous potential we possess, recognizing our own strengths and abilities and working to maximize them at every opportunity.
And we keep this up till we feel really good
We are never satisfied with the status quo, always pushing ourselves to achieve more and striving for greater success and satisfaction in all aspects of our lives.
We pushed even harder, we knew we could
Despite the many challenges we have faced and the obstacles we have had to overcome, we have never lost faith in ourselves or our ability to achieve our dreams.
Reach for something really unique
We are always seeking out new and innovative experiences and opportunities, striving to create something truly original and remarkable.
No matter how silly, cool, 'whatisk', or neat
We are open to exploring a wide range of ideas, concepts, and possibilities, even if they seem strange or unconventional at first glance.
Just do your thing and you'll find
We encourage others to follow their dreams and pursue their passions, knowing that true success and happiness can only be found by staying true to oneself.
Your reward, your own space of time
Everyone deserves to find their own place in the world, to define their own values and priorities, and to pursue their own version of success and fulfillment.
But not just you on the ride
Success and happiness are often shared experiences, and we believe in working together to achieve collective goals and aspirations.
In reflex too, only your kind
We seek out like-minded individuals and collaborators who share our values and priorities, knowing that working together is the key to achieving our ultimate objectives.
Rock, rock the crowd!
We are confident in our abilities and excited to share our message and our talents with the world, inspiring others to join us on our journey to greatness.
Atomic, Atomic...
We are a force to be reckoned with, pushing boundaries, exploring new frontiers, and achieving great things beyond what most people thought was possible.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jeremy Caylor
I remember listening to this in high school about 15 years ago and now here I am in 2021 still listening to it, such a great song.
Abiodun92
I remember this like yesterday, I got this album as my birthday present when I turned 10. Still so fresh, I can't believe it's been eleven years...... damn I'm getting old :D
TheCraftingMiner
this has to be one of the best songs ever made... it makes you feel soooo cool :D
electronika26
to byly czasy :) zajebiste
Mika
Good tracks never die...
mrmot123
To je ta muzika 90-ih,najjace doba! :)
Mirage MusicUk
They were sooooo good..BOMFUNK MC'S COME BACK!
NHJ1981
They are later this year.
jakiro
Almost 20 years ago i was setting Firebugs race on 100 laps just to listen this song over and over... still love it even now!
Cyprex
This is the music that I love... I still remember those years that I used to rock the floor