Aliases: Joan D'Arc, Sugar J, Zoskia
Former b… Read Full Bio ↴Real Name: John Gosling
Aliases: Joan D'Arc, Sugar J, Zoskia
Former bands: Psychic TV, Bassomatic, Zoskia
Genre: hip-hop/ techno / breaks / electronica/ industrial
Discography:
Piece of Work
Phatty's Lunchbox
Revenge of the Mekon
Welcome to Tackletown
Skool's Out
Something Came Up
Website:
www.mekon.me
What's Going On?
Mekon Lyrics
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M-E-K-O-N
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
It's been a long time since you heard the voice
Of the number one America and UK's choice
Mekon took a trip across the sea
To find me, Shantay the queen of MC's
Now that you know who exactly I be
The R-O-X-A-N-N-E
Last part Shantay
And I don't play
I hold it down overseas or around the way
Whether I speak English, parlez-vous Francais
People just can't help but love Shantay
And, what's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
Now you know just what I mean
Ten years off the scene but all hail the queen
With Mekon on my team everyone getting green
Ripping up the radio and the club scene
Let me think, pass me my drink
I heard the track, I just couldn't resist
To drop something like, this
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
It's a bloody shame that it's late in the game
All the ladies sound the same
Man, who's to blame
Career down the drain
One minute of fame
Going out like a flame
"Now you what's her name?"
I'm twice as nice as spice
I'm not scary or baby but I paid the price
There's, no need for me to brag, see
I'm like Austin Powers they all wanna shag me
But, What's going on Mekon?
You know what's to do so come on, bring it on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
M-E-K-O-N
M-E-K-O-N
M-E-K-O-N
M-E-K-O-N
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
What's going on Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
The song "What's Going On" by Mekon is a fusion of electronic beats and hip-hop that talks about the collaboration between Mekon, the UK based DJ, and Roxanne Shanté, the queen of MC's, from America. The lyrics talk about how Roxanne's voice had been missing from the music scene for ten years, and how she collaborated with Mekon to produce this hit song. The lyrics revolve around showcasing Roxanne Shanté's talent as a rapper and the need to bring her back into the music scene. The chorus of the song, "What's going on Mekon?" reiterates the need to keep the momentum going and to keep producing their music together.
The song starts with the repetition of Mekon's name, which sets the tone for the rest of the song. Roxanne then introduces herself as the queen of MC's and talks about her long absence from the music scene. She then goes on to say that with Mekon on her team, everyone is getting "green," meaning they are making money and gaining fame. Roxanne Shanté shows off her skills as a rapper and ends the song by repeating Mekon's name and asking him to bring it on.
Overall, the lyrics of "What's Going On" emphasize the importance of collaboration and how it can help bring fresh talent to the music scene. The fusion of electronic beats and hip-hop makes the song a unique and catchy hit that showcases both Mekon and Roxanne Shanté's skills.
Line by Line Meaning
What's going on Mekon?
What is happening, Mekon?
You told me put you on, so baby you're on
You asked me to feature you, and now you're in the spotlight
And in a little while baby I'll be gone
But I won't be around for long
So you better bring it on Mekon, bring it on
So make the most of it and show us what you've got, Mekon
It's been a long time since you heard the voice
It's been a while since I've been in the music scene
Of the number one America and UK's choice
But I used to be the top artist in both America and the UK
Mekon took a trip across the sea
Mekon came overseas to work with me
To find me, Shantay the queen of MC's
To work with me, the legendary MC Queen Shantay
Now that you know who exactly I be
Now that you know who I am exactly
The R-O-X-A-N-N-E
My name is Roxanne
Last part Shantay
My last name is Shantay
And I don't play
And I am not someone you can mess with
I hold it down overseas or around the way
I can handle myself anywhere, whether abroad or close to home
Whether I speak English, parlez-vous Francais
Whether I speak English or French
People just can't help but love Shantay
People just love me, Shantay
Now you know just what I mean
Now you understand what I am talking about
Ten years off the scene but all hail the queen
I may have been away from the music scene for 10 years, but I am still the queen
With Mekon on my team everyone getting green
With Mekon working with me, we are all making money
Ripping up the radio and the club scene
We are dominating the airwaves and the music clubs
Let me think, pass me my drink
Let me take a moment and have a drink
I heard the track, I just couldn't resist
I heard the music and just had to create something to it
To drop something like, this
To create something like this song
It's a bloody shame that it's late in the game
It is unfortunate that it is late in the music game
All the ladies sound the same
Many female artists in the industry sound similar
Man, who's to blame
Who is responsible for this issue?
Career down the drain
Their careers are struggling
One minute of fame
They only have a brief moment of fame
Going out like a flame
Their careers are ending as quickly as they started
"Now you what's her name?"
People are forgetting their names
I'm twice as nice as spice
I am twice as talented as anyone else
I'm not scary or baby but I paid the price
I am not a scary person, but I have worked hard to get where I am
There's, no need for me to brag, see
I don't need to brag, you can see for yourself
I'm like Austin Powers they all wanna shag me
I'm like Austin Powers in that everyone wants to be with me
You know what's to do so come on, bring it on
You know what the plan is, so let's get to work, Mekon
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD MC GUIRE, JOHN MILLER, JOHN GOSLING, LOLITA GOODEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PyroAnonymous
Who remembers driving out of bounds in ATV only to get blasted back to the area
@deadbrain6801
I totally forgot about that. On the level with the tornados
@_Roik
Haha bro that’s definitely in my child hood highlights
@sassyh1517
I do lmaooo
@johnedwardkerr7814
I think Frequency, Beat Hazard Ultra or Amplitude was my introduction to Mekon.
@austenevans6867
This is the only way i know this song!!!
@EvilestMinion
This song has been stuck in my head for 20 years
@bowlingprodogy
ATV offroad fury 2
@MrMammelipede
Thank you
@awsomrapper
yes