They have released three albums:
Outside The Simian Flock (2001)
Paradisiac (2005)
Sciencing (2017)
Paradisiac was produced by Josh Homme (of Queens of the Stone Age) and fine-tuned at fellow QOTSA member Alain Johannes' studio. The album saw the band creating a harder-edged sound with obvious influences from the Queens.
Josh noticed Millionaire opening for the Masters of Reality in the SMAK (Ghent) and was so impressed he asked them to support his band on their European and American tours. Millionaire have since toured with Muse and Foo Fighters and in the U.S. with the Taste Of Chaos 2006 festival.
The band released two tracks for the Ex-Drummer soundtrack, Mongoloid (Devo cover) and Deep Fish. In this movie, they are played by the fictional band "The Feminists". Tim has recently released his own solo album. On December 5th, 2008, the band announced they are working on a new album.
Wake Up the Children
Millionaire Lyrics
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Wake up the children
All for the noble cause
Just, just because
They don't know better
Doesn't mean you have to feed them shit
Wake up the peoples
All for a selfish reason
Just, just because
They don't know better
Doesn't mean you have to live with it
Shake it off, shake it off
Tell em to shake it off
Brake it off, brake it off
A feeling that is fruitless for them
Chin up, chin up
Chin up, be happy now
Nothing's ever worth not fighting for
Just just because
You've got the knowledge
Doesn't mean you don't have to share it
Wake up, wake up
Wake up the feeble
Do everything to make them see
Just , just because
They don't know better
Doesn't mean it isn't your duty
Dust
We're all dust
Oooooooh you're dancing baby, now
Dance around in the dirt
The feeling is mutual
And forever ours
The song "Wake Up the Children" by Millionaire is a call to action for people to wake up and take responsibility for educating and empowering those around them, particularly children and those who may be considered "feeble." The lyrics emphasize the idea that just because someone may not know better doesn't mean they should be fed misinformation or left in the dark. The song urges listeners to shake off the feeling of hopelessness and to fight for what they believe in, with the acknowledgement that we are all just "dust" in the grand scheme of things.
The repetition of the phrase "just because" is significant in the song. It highlights the idea that people should not use lack of knowledge as an excuse for not sharing information or taking action. The phrase "all for a selfish reason" also stands out, challenging listeners to consider their own motivations for waking up the children and the people around them. Is it truly for the greater good, or for personal gain?
Overall, "Wake Up the Children" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to take action and make a positive impact in their communities.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up wake up
It is time to wake up and take action
Wake up the children
It is important to involve and educate the younger generation
All for the noble cause
This call to action is for a worthy and respectable purpose
Just, just because
This is not a good enough reason for inaction
They don't know better
The people we are trying to help lack knowledge and understanding
Doesn't mean you have to feed them shit
We must provide genuine help and not undermine their potential
Wake up the peoples
It is time to motivate and inspire everyone
All for a selfish reason
This call to action is driven by self-interest
Doesn't mean you have to live with it
We have the power to change our situations
Shake it off, shake it off
It is time to let go of negative feelings and emotions
Tell em to shake it off
Encourage others to let go of negativity as well
Brake it off, brake it off
We must break out of patterns that hold us back
A feeling that is fruitless for them
Negative emotions will not lead to positive outcomes for anyone
Chin up, chin up
We must stay positive and determined
Chin up, be happy now
Happiness and positivity are within our control
Nothing's ever worth not fighting for
Everything is worth the effort and struggle
You've got the knowledge
Those who have knowledge and understanding have a responsibility to share it
Doesn't mean you don't have to share it
Sharing our knowledge can make a positive impact on others
Wake up the feeble
We must motivate those who are weak or vulnerable
Do everything to make them see
We must work towards helping others grasp the issue or solution
Doesn't mean it isn't your duty
We have a responsibility to help those who need it
Dust
We are all human and mortal
We're all dust
We are all the same and connected at a basic level
Oooooooh you're dancing baby, now
We should enjoy life and live in the moment
Dance around in the dirt
Embrace life's messiness and imperfections
The feeling is mutual
Our connection and understanding is shared
And forever ours
This understanding and connection will last indefinitely
Contributed by Mila K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.