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
People Taking Over
King Prawn Lyrics
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People taking over
I know we can take it
People taking over
God and the devil are the same thing
Cheating the youth with ghetto mistruths
Violence works don't believe those hippy words
Blood on our hands and hate in our hearts
Ah yeah we tear it all apart
While we speak the truth while we die in youth
Why oh why oh why they treat us this way with lies
In "People Taking Over" by King Prawn, the lyrics speak to the idea of a revolution, where people are fed up with the lies they have been fed by those in power. The first two lines of the chorus express this frustration, saying that the people are taking over and won't take it anymore. The singer acknowledges that there will be struggle in fighting back against oppression, but believes that it is worth it and that they will succeed.
The verses of the song delve into the problems that the singer sees in society. They believe that the powerful are manipulating young people with lies and violence, and that we as a society have blood on our hands and hate in our hearts. The chorus serves as a call to action, urging people to rise up and take control of their own lives.
Overall, the message of "People Taking Over" is one of rebellion and hope for a better tomorrow. The song encourages listeners to question authority, fight for what they believe in, and not be content with the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
No more will we take it
We refuse to tolerate the way we've been treated any longer.
People taking over
We are standing up for ourselves and taking control of our lives.
I know we can take it
We have the strength and determination to overcome the obstacles before us.
God and the devil are the same thing
In this world, there is both good and evil, and they often overlap or are confused for one another.
Cheating the youth with ghetto mistruths
Those in power are misleading and deceiving young people living in poverty.
Violence works don't believe those hippy words
Some believe that violence is the only way to create change, while others advocate for peaceful methods. However, the singer argues for the former as it seems to produce results.
Why oh why oh why they treat us this way with lies
The singer questions why people in power continue to mistreat and deceive those who are vulnerable and powerless.
Blood on our hands and hate in our hearts
In our quest for change, we have become violent and resentful towards those who have wronged us.
Ah yeah we tear it all apart
We are tearing apart the old system that has kept us down and is built on lies and deceit.
While we speak the truth while we die in youth
We are speaking the truth about the terrible injustices we are facing, even though we may not live to see the change we seek.
Contributed by Jayce W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chezzers
Was at their last ever gig (for my first one) it was bloody mental. Great band!
AITV: ABINGDON INDEPENDENT
Great memories with this band around Surrender to the blender (excellent album). Saw them twice, seen a lot of gigs but hands down KP was the best atmosphere and performance.
dudersmart
I fukkin love this band.Saw them over ten times.I was gutted when they split up aswell. Could never understand why they never got the success they deserve. I guess that most people are content to be force fed the shit that gets played by the mainstream media.
EveKauai
Yo' - that's my bro'! - (the scary looking one; oh, wait - they're ALL scary looking! - I mean, the very tall one, on guitar, with my mouth!); amazing the way these guys kept a successful indie band going for nearly 20 year - finally, like most marriages after that much time, it fell apart...but they were incredibly dedicated for a really long time, and managed to make a lot 'happen', sans the assistance of any Big Label! Impressive.
PeteYourDoom
Such a good song, remember this being on a magazine compilation cd years ago.
Eric Ferrier
I didn't even know there was a video for this song! Awesome band - I was so sad when they split up.
Rudesby
Great band, was gutted when they split up. Cheers for uploading the video, first time I've seen it.
turt125
Cant wait to see these At slam dunk this year!
ukmachinehead
Met him few days ago at a gig in camden hes fucking cool. :-) well nice man.
D FITZY
Brilliant!