The abbreviated name P.K.14 … Read Full Bio ↴P.K.14 - Beijing based post-punk band.
The abbreviated name P.K.14 is a continuous play on words. Primarily standing for Public Kingdom for Teens (青春公共王国), known to also stand for Pent Kilowatt One More Than Thirteen, Pelikan Kraut Seven Times Two and Psycho Killer Two Less Than Sixteen amongst others...
Vocals - Yang Haisong (杨海崧)
Guitar - Xu Bo (许波)
Drums - Jonathan (坛坛）
Bass - Shi Xudong (施旭东)
Founded 1997 in Nanjing by Yang Haisong, Sun Xia, Xu Feng and Yang Sen. P.K.14 played their first show in December of 1997 and since then they have released three albums and toured China and Europe extensively. Current line-up has gradually come together during the last seven years. The band is self managed and have released their material through Modern Sky, Sub Jam and Kuguabang.
P.K.14 occupies a space in Chinese music that might be analogous to that of Television or the Talking Heads in the New York of the 1970s. They are among the most thoughtful and self-referential of bands, with an enormous curiosity about music coupled with a complete inability to care about musical fashion. Among the older bands ( i.e. those formed before 2002) they have the greatest influence on Beijing's younger bands. But for all the love these bands have for P.K.14, and although they are at the heart of the Beijing scene and among the most loved and respected of the Chinese indie bands, at the same time they are unique and seem to be traveling in their own scene.
Timeline:
December 1997, plays first show in Nanjing.
1998, plays extensively in Nanjing and records various demos.
1999, first appearance in the Modern Sky music magazine. "Lanse De Yueliang" is included in the magazines' compilation CD.
May 1999, P.K.14 plays with The (International) Noise Conspiracy in Shanghai.
2001, first album "Shang Lou Jiu Wang Zuo Guai" is released by Sub Jam China / Empty Egg Canada.
2002, moves to Beijing, signs with Badhead, a Modern Sky label. "Guan Yu K" appears on the Modern Sky Vol. 4 compilation.
October 2004, second album "Shei Shei Shei he Shei Shei Shei" is released.
November 2004, P.K.14 tours China, playing 14 cities.
January 2005, P.K.14 invites The (International) Noise Conspiracy back to China.
January 2005, plays benefit show for the victims of the southeast Asian tsunami, together with Cui Jian, Muma and Tang Dynasty.
March, April and May 2005, P.K.14 tours Europe and Scandinavia. Shares stages with The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Ex Models, Isolation Years, The Deportees, Mullstation, Nitro Mahalia and Silverbullit. Clubs include Wild at Heart (Berlin), Kapu (Linz), Fluc Exil (Vienna), Cafe Central (Weinheim), Kafe 44 (Stockholm), Debaser (Stockholm) and Elm Street (Oslo).
June 2005, P.K.14 records in Sweden together with Henrik Oja (The Spacious Mind, Råd Kjetil, David Sandström, The Perishers, Moon Trotskij). Mastered by Pelle Henricsson (Refused, Isolation Years, Entombed, Silverbullit).
September 2005, third album "Bai Pi Shu" (White Paper in english) is released.
September 2005, P.K.14 embark on their second nationwide tour of China.
June 2006, the 6th annual Chinese Music Media Awards nominates P.K.14 for "Best Band" and "Best Rock Band".
July 2006, MTV Chi chooses "Ta Men" video as their 'Pick of the Week'.
July 2006, plays South China Rock Festival, together with MeiHao YaoDian, Tongku De Xinyang, Tang Chao, Cui Jian, Hei Bao and Xu Wei.
Bai Pi Shu / White Paper - 2005
Shei Shei Shei he Shei Shei Shei - 2004
Shang Lou Jiu Wang Zuo Guai - 2001
Various Demos - 1998-2000
A Tour of the Public Kingdom (documentary by independent filmmaker David Harris) – 2005
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P.K.14 Lyrics
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I guess I'm not so into you
It's unfortunate I'm not used to any other space
Lately I've been trying to erase me
See I'm not into hating me
I've already been driving me crazy, but I can concentrate
Reach me, 'cause I got you babe completely
Am I unsure? Absolutely
Truly I care about you so deeply
God I wish I believed me
I wonder you so much
I've been touched
I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
Just say so Give the word and I'm Vertigo
The existential Romeo
My emotions teach me well with a God complex
Teach me this anger tries to impeach me
And considerate idiosyncrasies damaged me so well
That I can't tell
'Cause I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
Well then Sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
Dr. Strangelove you should be Dr. Estrangedlove
Everything that ever was
You're so lucky you get to be you and you're all the time
I do everything with you despite you
See I don't dance but I try to
Apathy knows you well 'cause you're a superstar
And everything's okay I mean everything's alright
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
So if everything's okay I mean everything's alright
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
The lyrics to P.K.14's "Like You I'm Trying Hard to Get with You" seem to be talking about the challenges of pursuing a relationship and struggling with self-doubt. The opening lines reflect a sense of trying to connect with someone but feeling like it's not working out. The singer seems to be suggesting that this is due to feeling stuck in their own head and not being able to let go of their insecurities. They then describe wanting to erase themselves, not out of self-hatred but rather out of a desire to be free of these limiting thoughts.
The chorus takes on a more philosophical tone, as if the singer is questioning the idea of what it means for everything to be "okay" or "alright." They suggest that most people believe in God and love, which could be seen as optimistic or naive, depending on how you look at it. The use of the word "sympathy" in the final line could be interpreted as a call for empathy and understanding, or as a reference to the tendency to feel sorry for oneself.
The rest of the song continues with this theme of inner conflict and attempts to reconcile with the world. The line "My emotions teach me well with a God complex" suggests a struggle between wanting to be in control and acknowledging one's own limitations. The repeated refrain of "everything's okay" could be seen as trying to convince oneself of this fact in order to create a sense of stability in an uncertain world.
Overall, the lyrics of "Like You I'm Trying Hard to Get with You" reflect a sense of grappling with personal demons and trying to find meaning in a world that can often seem chaotic and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
Like you I'm trying hard to get with you
I am making an effort to connect with you, just like you are.
I guess I'm not so into you
Maybe I am not as interested in you as I thought.
It's unfortunate I'm not used to any other space
Sadly, I am not familiar with anything outside of my current thoughts and feelings.
Lately I've been trying to erase me
Recently, I have been attempting to remove myself from my own thoughts.
See I'm not into hating me
I am not interested in self-loathing or negative self-talk.
I've already been driving me crazy, but I can concentrate
I have been causing myself distress, but I can still focus on things.
Reach me, 'cause I got you babe completely
Please connect with me, I trust you completely.
Am I unsure? Absolutely
I am absolutely uncertain about something.
You contaminate me so well I believe you now
You have influenced me so deeply that I now trust you.
Truly I care about you so deeply
I genuinely have strong feelings of care for you.
God I wish I believed me
I wish I could truly believe my own words.
I wonder you so much
I ponder and think about you frequently.
I've been touched
You have affected me emotionally.
I think everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
I have the impression that everything is fine and alright.
Almost everyone I know believes in God and Love
Most of the people I know have faith in a higher power or love.
So if everything's okay I mean if everything's alright
If everything is truly okay and alright.
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
If you possess empathy in times of difficulty, you are a true superstar.
Just say so Give the word and I'm Vertigo
If you want, I am willing to take a chance and feel dizzy or confused with you.
The existential Romeo
I am like Romeo from the famous romance, except I am very philosophical and contemplative.
My emotions teach me well with a God complex
My feelings are a great teacher, and I sometimes feel like I have god-like qualities.
Teach me this anger tries to impeach me
Teach me how to handle anger, as it can bring me down.
And considerate idiosyncrasies damaged me so well
The unique personal habits and characteristics of others have deeply affected me.
That I can't tell
I cannot accurately discern how I have been affected.
Dr. Strangelove you should be Dr. Estrangedlove
You should change your name from Dr. Strangelove to Dr. Estrangedlove.
Everything that ever was
All that existed in the past.
You're so lucky you get to be you and you're all the time
You are fortunate to be yourself all the time.
I do everything with you despite you
I do everything with you, even though you may not be aware of it.
See I don't dance but I try to
I do not typically dance, but I am willing to make an effort for you.
Apathy knows you well 'cause you're a superstar
Because you are so talented, it is easy for you to become apathetic towards things.
And everything's okay I mean everything's alright
Once again, I feel like everything is alright.
Well then sympathy you should be the superstar that you are
If you are able to show sympathy towards others, you are truly a superstar.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ATTRELL STEPHEN JR. CORDES
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