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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声音
P.K.14 Lyrics
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幸福的开始
这是我昨天在收音机里听到的声音
我还在深夜的街头听到另一种声音
真正年轻的声音却唱着悲伤的
真正年轻的声音却唱着真正悲伤的
The lyrics to P.K.14's song "声音" (Shēngyīn) are about contrasting voices of optimism and sadness. The first verse talks about a proclaimed "next prosperity" being the start of happiness, which the singer heard on the radio. However, they also heard a different voice in the middle of the night on the street, one that sang of true sadness in a truly young voice. The lyrics imply a disillusionment with the messages of hope and happiness coming from mainstream media, and a recognition of the sadness that many young people feel.
The song reflects the punk and post-punk influences of P.K.14's music, with its raw sound and lyrics that speak to social and political issues. The stark contrast between the two voices in the lyrics highlights the band's skepticism of mainstream narratives and their desire to give voice to those who feel left behind or unheard. Overall, "Shēngyīn" is a powerful commentary on the emotional state of a generation that's often ignored by those in power.
Line by Line Meaning
他们宣称下一次繁荣将会是
他们声称经济繁荣会给大家带来幸福
幸福的开始
但是幸福是否真正开始还是未知数
这是我昨天在收音机里听到的声音
我在广播里听到的这个许诺是虚假的
我还在深夜的街头听到另一种声音
我听到街头真实的声音揭示的是现实中的不公和苦难
真正年轻的声音却唱着悲伤的
真正年轻的一代却面对着痛苦和哀伤
真正年轻的声音却唱着真正悲伤的
他们的声音是真实的，表达了他们内心真正的苦痛
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@elioheber
¡Amo esta canción! 世界在你的身體裏面
@voyager1860
十几年了，还是超爱这首歌。
@bezhea
Second stanza: How marvelous is this night / you're lying down but you can't sleep / within your body is the world / but ideas just can't be resisted / what a marvelous idea this is / so marvelous it makes you afraid / these ideas are all mine you say / nobody can steal them / but don't you know in a certain place a mile out / there's some terrible stuff that began just now, just now
@mike1313
First?
@bryliecakemagen
This is my favorite song, ever. The raw emotional intensity is what I crave.
@witzwang4544
曾經是我對p.k.14一見鍾情的歌曲。這是多麼美妙的夜晚 , 世界在你身體裡面但總是抵不上一個思想。
@davidchatelain5739
Love the bass line!
@NondescriptMammal
good stuff, keep rockin it dudes
@oceanskiies
Looking forward to their tour in the US!!!
@akranes
excellent, absolutely brilliant!