Members… Read Full Bio ↴Planet Funk is an Italian electronic dance musical ensemble.
Members are Sergio Della Monica, Alex Neri, Domenico GG Canu, Marco Baroni, Alex Uhlmann and Alessandro Sommella (the Ghost extra member), in addition to a series of guest singers in collaboration, like Dan Black, Sally Doherty, Raiz and John Graham. Alex Uhlmann joined as the band's latest lead singer in November 2010.
Their first single, "Chase the Sun", reached number five on the UK Singles Chart in 2001.[1] The song has enjoyed a rise in popularity ever since Sky Sports began using it during its coverage of the Professional Darts Corporation's major tournaments. The crowds in the venues are encouraged to chant and sing along to the song during the commercial breaks of matches, and the song has a cult following amongst darts fans. The song is also known to be chanted by supporters at the games of Australian football clubs Newcastle Jets and Adelaide United, as well as being the second half opening theme for the English Football League Championship team, Sheffield Wednesday. English Championship Football team, Watford F.C. also use the song for a goal song after they score a goal.[2] English Super League team Wigan Warriors are known to use the song following a successful drop-kick. The Melbourne spring racing carnival used the song during promotional TV advertisements during the mid to late 2000s.
Their second single, "Inside All the People", reached no. 9 in the Italian singles charts, but did better on the European dance charts. Their third single was "Who Said (Stuck In The UK)" which also gained significant commercial success. Their 2007 single release, "Static", appeared on FIFA 08.
They are also remixers, with their highest-profile work to date being New Order's "Waiting for the Sirens' Call".
In May 2006 they became the first musical group to release a single exclusively as a mobile phone download, with the release of "Stop Me" on the mobile network 3.[3]
In 2009 they released the single, "Lemonade", which is featured on their album Planet Funk.
During the autumn 2010 the single “Weightless” is due for release in Europe and the US. The song is a cooperation between Planet funk and the swedish artist Emilia de Poret.
Their forthcoming album "The Great Shake", featuring the new lead singer Alex Uhlmann, is set to release during the summer of 2011. The first single, "Another Sunrise" will be released in Italy in May 2011.
All Man's Land
Planet Funk Lyrics
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We can't see each other
We can't sense each other pain
Or hold out hands to touch fingers hold
It's as if our seas have walls
And will they ever merge?
And spread their liquid limbs
Spread themselves around me
I have a thought
I could unfold my pale hands
And then spill into the breeze
Spread my smooth and shining skin to hold us in
Hold us in
You should treasure me
I could embrace you all
I could smother you with pearls
I have enough tears to wash away the pain
And enough soil to build again
You have used and abused
You have used and abused
Call me call me
Call me mother
Call me
The song "All Man's Land" by Planet Funk is a reflection of the current state of society. The first few lines refer to the state of disconnection that we have reached in this era of electronic communication. Although we are constantly connected through technology, we are unable to truly sense each other's pain or reach out to physically touch one another. The reference to the sea having walls alludes to the division created by borders, language, and culture which prevent us from coming together and uniting as one society. The singer then has a thought of opening up her hands and becoming one with the breeze, representing the desire to break down the barriers that separate us and embrace each other.
The next part of the song speaks to the idea of nurturing and caring for each other. The singer claims to have enough tears to wash away the pain and enough soil to build again, suggesting that we need to take care of one another and work together to create a better future. The repetition of the line "you have used and abused" further emphasizes the brokenness of our society and the need for change. The song concludes with the singer asking to be called mother, possibly indicating a desire to represent nurturing and caring values that are currently lacking in society.
Line by Line Meaning
Look where we are now
Reflecting on our present situation
We can't see each other
We are physically separated
We can't sense each other pain
We are emotionally disconnected
Or hold out hands to touch fingers hold
We cannot physically touch one another
It's as if our seas have walls
Our boundaries separate us like walls
And will they ever merge?
Wondering if we will ever come together
And spread their liquid limbs
Like the ocean reaching out its arms
Spread their limbs around our different lands
Trying to bring unity despite our differences
Spread themselves around me
The ocean wrapping around me
I have a thought
A new perspective
I could unfold my pale hands
A willingness to be vulnerable
And then spill into the breeze
Letting go and allowing things to happen naturally
Spread my smooth and shining skin to hold us in
Offering warmth and comfort
Hold us in
Providing a sense of security
You should treasure me
Recognizing one's own worth
I could embrace you all
Willingness to show love and compassion
I could smother you with pearls
Offering luxury and extravagance
I have enough tears to wash away the pain
Able to provide emotional healing
And enough soil to build again
Equipped to start anew
You have used and abused
Feeling mistreated
Call me call me
Requesting attention and help
Call me mother
Seeking a nurturing figure
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALESSANDRO NERI, DOMENICO CANU, MARCO BARONI, MONICA SERGIO DELLA, SALLY DOHERTY
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