Since the London band's formation in 1993, they were subject to both critical acclaim, having been nominated for the 'Best New British Band' category at the Kerrang Awards in 1998 and then again under the 'Spirit of Independence' category in 2000, and the approval of a diverse fanbase, leading to them becoming one of the most highly respected bands to emerge from the UK ska punk scene at the time. King Prawn toured regularly with broad range of bands, varying from hardcore to traditional and two tone ska bands, and were widely regarded as one of the most exciting live bands of Britain. King Prawn songs often contained politically based lyrics that formed wry social commentary, which, along with the band's blending of genres, led to comparisons with bands such as Rage Against the Machine.
King Prawn played their final gig on December 21st 2003 at the pitz, Milton Keynes, and members have since moved on to various other projects, such as Babar Luck's solo project and the Household Name Records signed musical collective Suicide Bid.
Al Rumjen - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Melodica
Babar Luck - Bass, Vocals
Nikolai - Drums
Devil Hands - Guitar
~ Wikipedia
Day in Day Out
King Prawn Lyrics
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better watch your back
they're watching you with security cams
they watch you coming in and they watch you go again
they're watching you
everything you do
they spy on you and joe public too
a new world order taking over you
they poison you with their microwaves
they got you doing what they want and now you'll be their slave
SIS? MI6?
they zap you with ELFs
and now you're feeling sick
they're tracking you with their satellite
a secret microchip planted in your mind
info control=mind control
they got you acting like they want and you don't even know
The opening line of King Prawn's song, "day in day out, better watch your back," is an ominous warning of the surveillance society that we all inhabit. The verse highlights the omnipresence of security cameras, which monitor our movement both coming in and going out of buildings. The lyrics suggest that there is a third eye that is watching our every move and that this omnipotent force has remote viewing capabilities, which enable them to spy on us and Joe Public too. It is believed that this is a reference to the government's surveillance state and the potential abuse of power that this entails.
The song goes on to explore the idea that not only do we have security cameras to contend with, but also dangerously high levels of microwaves, that are being used to poison our bodies. King Prawn suggests that this is part of a wider conspiracy theory, implicating organizations such as MI6, SIS and the New World Order. The use of microchips implanted in our minds is also discussed, with the idea that information control equals mind control. The lyrics communicate how our actions may not be our own, but rather the result of programming that we have undergone without our knowledge.
Overall, the lyrics of "Day in Day Out" paint a powerful picture of a dystopian present, where everything is under surveillance and subject to manipulation. The song is a timely reminder of the potential of technologies to be abused, and the need for constant vigilance against such dystopian scenarios.
Line by Line Meaning
day in day out
Every day, consistently
better watch your back
You need to be aware of your surroundings and possible threats
they're watching you with security cams
People in authority are monitoring your movements with video cameras
they watch you coming in and they watch you go again
They observe you entering and leaving a place
they're watching you
You are being constantly monitored
everything you do
All of your actions and behavior
cos with their third eye they got a remote view
They have an all-seeing eye, a figurative term for being able to observe from a distance
they spy on you and joe public too
They secretly watch you and everyone else
a new world order taking over you
A powerful system is gaining control over your life
they poison you with their microwaves
These authorities are making you ill and harming your health
they got you doing what they want and now you'll be their slave
They manipulate you until you are beholden to them
SIS? MI6?
Likely references to British intelligence agencies
they zap you with ELFs
They use electromagnetic waves to harm you
and now you're feeling sick
Their actions have made you unwell
they're tracking you with their satellite
They monitor your location from space
a secret microchip planted in your mind
They have inserted a device in your body that affects your thinking and behavior without you knowing
info control=mind control
The power to control what you see and know can also influence your thoughts and actions
they got you acting like they want and you don't even know
Their manipulation has changed the way you behave and think, even if you are not aware of it
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Randy Toolbox
Pure talent.
Ryan
Filmed at the Underworld in Camden Town. Great night!
CRXcro
625 views? Jesus, at least 600 are from me
CRXcro
At 1800 now, my guess would be at least 900 are from me lol
King prawn is probably the most underrated band ever to have band.
Been a fan for like 20 years now and this shit never gets old, if nothing the lyrics to their songs have more meaning now than they ever had
David Lomax
Saw em at Deptford Free Festival.. Either 93 or 94..
I'd love to see footage!
William Stewart
How can so people have seen this