The new album by the Australian duo Pnau, due out in summer 2011 and tentatively titled Soft Universe, is the finest example yet of their epic techno pop. The faster, more uptempo tracks - using their best-known songs to date, Embrace and With You Forever (the latter featuring Luke Steele of The Sleepy Jackson and Empire Of The Sun), as the template ' are their most accessible and uplifting ventures yet into the territory of supercharged anthemica.
For Nick, Elton's involvement has been a lifeline. 'He's been incredible at mentoring me through a period of depression,' he reveals. And Pnau have been able to return the favour, working on an album based on the songwriting legend's massive back catalogue, on a project that will amount to a thorough re-examination of his work. It is bound to cause tremendous interest in 2011.
Changa
Pnau Lyrics
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Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Over the west coast fly me away
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
Trippin' on Changa, blasting away
Every little drop counts savour the taste
Losing your anger, gaining the pace
Everybody else get out of my way, say!
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh na na na na
Oh
Here we stand
And here we fall
Go 'head and meet the wrecking ball
(They'll be wrecking' ya, they hold me down for days)
Here we stand
And here we fall
Go 'head and meet the wrecking ball
(They'll be wreckin' ya, shoo bop shoo bop shoo bay)
The lyrics to Pnau's song "Changa" convey a sense of liberation and escape from the mundane and restrictive aspects of life. The opening lines suggest a desire to break free and embark on a journey, as the singer urges someone to drive them away from their current situation. They yearn to return to a place where they can find solace and peace, symbolized by the "rock of the fray" and the west coast.
The reference to being a "rhinestone cowboy" is a nod to Glenn Campbell's iconic song, which is about a musician living a glamorous and superficial lifestyle. In this context, the singer distances themselves from that persona, indicating a desire for authenticity and realness.
The mention of "trippin' on Changa" suggests a psychedelic experience, with the substance known as Changa commonly used for its mind-altering effects. The lyrics imply that this experience allows them to let go of anger and find a new rhythm and momentum in life. The singer asserts their assertiveness, telling others to get out of their way.
The repeated "Oh na na na na" serves as a catchy and infectious chorus, adding to the energetic and uplifting feel of the song. It encourages the audience to join in and embrace the freedom and joy expressed in the lyrics.
Overall, "Changa" is a song about breaking free from limitations, embracing authenticity, and finding a sense of liberation through self-expression and exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby now let's go, drive me away
Come on, let's leave this place and escape together
Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Return to the chaos and excitement of life
Over the west coast fly me away
Take me on a journey along the western coastline
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
I'm not pretending to be something I'm not at the moment
Trippin' on Changa, blasting away
Under the influence of Changa (a hallucinogenic drug), feeling euphoric
Every little drop counts savour the taste
Appreciate and enjoy every small moment or experience
Losing your anger, gaining the pace
Let go of anger and frustration, find a faster rhythm
Everybody else get out of my way, say!
Move aside, I'm focused and determined to succeed
Here we stand
This is our current position
And here we fall
But we also face obstacles and challenges
Go 'head and meet the wrecking ball
Confront the difficulties head-on
(They'll be wrecking' ya, they hold me down for days)
These challenges can oppress or hinder us for extended periods
Here we stand
Once again, we find ourselves in a certain situation
And here we fall
However, we still encounter setbacks
Go 'head and meet the wrecking ball
Face the obstacles with courage and determination
(They'll be wreckin' ya, shoo bop shoo bop shoo bay)
These challenges might try to bring you down, but you must remain resilient
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NICHOLAS GEORGE LITTLEMORE, PETER BRUCE MAYES, SAMUEL DAVID LITTLEMORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Haley Cunningham
Baby, now let's go, drive me away
Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Over the West Coast, find me a way
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
Chippin'-a changa, passin' away
Add a little chop, can't savour the taste
Losing your anger, get me in the face
Everybody else get out of my way
(Stretch!)
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Here we stand and here we fall
Go ahead, we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Here we stand and here we fall
Go ahead, we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Baby, now let's go, drive me away
Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Over the West Coast, find me a way
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
Chippin'-a changa, passin' away
Add a little chop, can't savour the taste
Losing your anger, get me in the face
Everybody else get out of my way
(Stretch!)
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Here we stand and here we fall
Go ahead, we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Here we stand and here we fall
Go ahead, we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Heimar Santiago cuero
Letter
Baby, now let's go, drive me away
Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Over the West Coast, find me a way
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
Chippin'-a changa, passin' away
Add a little chop, can't savour the taste
Losing your anger, [?] in the face
Everybody else get out of my way (Stretch!)
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Here we stand and here we fall
[?], we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Here we stand and here we fall
[?], we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Baby, now let's go, drive me away
Get your body back to the rock of the fray
Over the West Coast, find me a way
I'm not a rhinestone cowboy today
Chippin'-a changa, passin' away
Add a little chop, can't savour the taste
Losing your anger, [?] in the face
Everybody else get out of my way (Stretch!)
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Here we stand and here we fall
[?], we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Here we stand and here we fall
[?], we need a wrecking ball
It'll be wreckin' ya (Mellow me down for days)
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh, na-na, na-na
Oh, na-na, na-na, oh
Сергей Долматов
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Dom1nno
PNAU deservers more attention. It should have millions of views because they are totally underrated! Another song - another JAM!!!
Nico Bell
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Keryček
@Fach Yutuob this comment aged well, cold heart :D
Fach Yutuob
This commend aged well, up to 2.3mil
SuperRoysta
Me in the past : "ooooh colors what is my fav
Me in the future : That looks like a supernatural legit 😂 🤣
LIEK if no likes
Yes : subscribe
No : Comment
ME : MAH EYES HURT.
Oh, Its old Kira Divine
Aisha with an Eye
I want to like this. It's really impressive. But both the song and overstimulating visuals are giving me a headache! I do really want to like it though. That just might be a reason for why they aren't bigger.
Jose Miguel Gonzalez
PNAU is totally underrated!
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Alexa K. Otero
Yes, they need more subscribers!
Hayley
I wish pnau got the recognition they deserve. they have the potential to be BIG
Danny Kravitz
Maybe they will start to have it now, with their wonderful remix of Cold heart with Elton John and Dua Lipa 😄