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.
Who Said
Planet Funk Lyrics
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I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
Who said
Who said
Who said
Who said
I must not give in
I must not give in
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
Who said
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
Who said
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
U-K
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
U-S-A
I'm a sl-slave
I must not give in
No I must not live in
Who said
Who said
Who said
Who said
Who said
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
Who said
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
U-K
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
U-S-A
I'm a sl-slave
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
I've never been to the U-S-A
I am a slave for the minimal wage
Detroit, New York and L-A
But I'm stuck in the U-K
The lyrics of Planet Funk's song "Who Said" reflect the struggles faced by individuals who aspire to achieve success and recognition in the music industry but are unable to break through due to financial and geographical limitations. The opening lines "I've never been to the U-S-A, I am a slave for the minimal wage" raise a sense of longing and desire for the artist to visit iconic musical cities like Detroit, New York, and LA, but their current condition of being "stuck in the UK" due to various constraints restrains them from pursuing their dreams.
The repetition of the phrase "Who Said" throughout the song may suggest that the artist is challenging the established norms and expectations regarding the music industry and how success is perceived. The lyrics imply that despite facing obstacles in their career, the artist resolves not to give in and succumb to these limitations. The phrase "I must not give in, No I must not live in" portrays a sense of determination and defiance to pursue their passion relentlessly.
Overall, the song "Who Said" powerfully encapsulates the struggles and aspirations of upcoming artists who strive to make it big in the music industry but are limited by various circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never been to the U-S-A
I haven't had the opportunity to go to the United States.
I am a slave for the minimal wage
I am forced to work for very little pay.
Detroit, New York and L-A
These are cities in the United States that I have never been to.
But I'm stuck in the U-K
I am currently living in the United Kingdom and unable to leave.
Who said
Who is the one making these claims or assumptions?
I must not give in
I cannot give up or surrender despite my circumstances.
I'm a, I'm a sl-slave
I am trapped and forced to work against my will.
U-K
This is where I am currently residing and feeling trapped.
U-S-A
This is where I have never been but might have better opportunities.
No I must not live in
I cannot continue to live under these oppressive conditions.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GARY ANTHONY JAMES WEBB, JOHN REES LEWIS, ANDY M. RYDER, GRAHAM SPINK, NIGEL K. STONE, ALAN K. TURTON, DAN BLACK, MARCO BARONI, SERGIO DELLA MONICA, DOMENICO CANU, ALEX NERI
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