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
The Postman Song
King Prawn Lyrics
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Postman!
Don't be slow
Be like elvis
Go man go!
The Postman Song by King Prawn is a punk-ska musical masterpiece that seeks to inspire the postman to work faster and more efficiently. The song begins with a repeated call to the Postman, which is intended to grab his attention and motivate him to do better. The next line of the song, "Don't be slow," clearly shows that the postman's performance is not up to par, and he needs to improve.
When the song urges the postman to "Be like Elvis, go man go," it is clear that the desired level of performance is that of Elvis Presley, the king of rock and roll. Elvis was known for his energetic performances and the speed at which he moved on stage, and this is the goal that the postman should aspire to. The repetition of the phrase "go man go" is a further nudge to inspire the postman to get moving.
In summary, The Postman Song is a fast-paced, high-energy song that seeks to motivate the postman to work harder and faster. The use of Elvis Presley as an example of how the postman should strive to perform is a clever metaphor that captures the spirit of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Postman!
Hey, Postal Worker!
Postman!
Hey, Postal Worker!
Don't be slow
Don't take your time, we need our mail ASAP
Be like elvis
Move fast and sing it proud like Elvis did
Go man go!
Get moving, postal worker! We're counting on you!
Contributed by Alexander G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.