In 1991, Praga Khan met Oliver Adams and along with Jade 4U, formed the production team MNO (comprised of the first letter of their forenames). Shortly after, they produced a series of popular British rave hits. The most popular, "Injected With A Poison", which hit the #16 spot in the UK and #1 in Japan.
While taking a break from his several side projects, Praga Khan released his first studio album, "Conquers Your Love", in 1996. Several albums followed a little while later; Pragamatic in 1998, Twenty First Century Skin in 1999, Mutant Funk in 2000, Mixed Up in 2001 and Freakazoidz in 2002.
A lucky break also happened when Paul Verhoeven, during the shooting of Basic Instinct, walked into "The Limelight" disco in New York, looking for a song for his movie. When the track "Rave the Rhythm" was played, he stepped up to the DJ and asked who that was. The song was included on the soundtrack, after which a whole bunch of other movies followed including Sliver, Virtuosity, Strange Days, Bad Lieutenant and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me.
Praga Khan also worked on the soundtrack for the first Mortal Kombat game and the first movie's popular "Techno Syndrome" (the de facto Mortal Kombat theme) under the moniker "The Immortals"; thus also responsible for the camp classic line from the Sub-Zero theme, "Chinese ninja warrior, with your heart so cold..."
Contribution to the theatrical scene was made with his musical collaborations in The Next Dimension (2005) and Code Red.
BECAUSE OF YOU
Praga Khan Lyrics
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I give you all, all that your eyes admire
I bring the music in your soul
I bring the sunshine to your door
I make your winter look like spring
I am the diamond in your ring
You're driving me insane
Disorder in my brain
You're driving me insane
I feel intimidated, infiltrated,
Mentally infatuated
Agitated, captivated
Innerly contaminated
Irritated, dominated
Constantly manipulated
Penetrated, isolated, segregated
All because of you
It's all because of you
I show you all, all that you want to see
I show you all, visions of you and me
I am the sweetness in your talk
I am the rhythm in your walk
I do believe that god above
Created you for me to love
Confusion in my brain
You're driving me insane
Disorder in my brain
You're driving me insane
I feel intimidated, infiltrated,
Mentally infatuated
Agitated, captivated
Innerly contaminated
Irritated, dominated
Constantly manipulated
Penetrated, isolated, segregated
All because of you
It's all because of you
In "Because of You", Praga Khan appears to be singing about a person who brings him both joy and chaos. The first two lines describe the singer's willingness to give everything to this person, fulfilling their every desire and admiration. The following lines illustrate the positive influence the singer has on the person, bringing music and sunshine into their life, even in the gloomy winter. The singer sees themselves as the diamond in the other person's ring, a precious treasure of value.
However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person is driving the singer mad, infiltrating his mind and causing confusion and disorder. The line "I am the sweetness in your talk, I am the rhythm in your walk" takes on a more sinister tone, suggesting that the singer's presence is somehow invasive and manipulative. The chorus repeats the line "All because of you", indicating that it is the other person who is responsible for the singer's emotional turmoil.
The bridge of the song lists a series of adjectives that further illustrate the singer's state of mind: intimidated, infatuated, captivated, contaminated, irritated, dominated, manipulated, penetrated, isolated, and segregated. These words hint at a sense of powerlessness and entrapment, suggesting that the other person has some kind of hold over the singer.
Overall, "Because of You" seems to be a song about the conflicting emotions that come with loving another person deeply, and the ways in which that love can both lift us up and bring us down.
Line by Line Meaning
I give you all, all that your heart desires
I provide you with everything that your heart longs for
I give you all, all that your eyes admire
I provide you with all that catches your attention or pleases your eyes
I bring the music in your soul
I fill you with the essence of music that enriches your soul
I bring the sunshine to your door
I brighten up your life by bringing sunshine to your doorstep
I make your winter look like spring
I transform your dreary winter into a lively spring
I am the diamond in your ring
I'm the precious gem in your life
Confusion in my brain
I feel puzzled and perplexed in my mind
You're driving me insane
You're making me go crazy or lose my sanity
Disorder in my brain
My mind is in a state of disarray
I feel intimidated, infiltrated, Mentally infatuated
You've made me feel threatened, like someone's invaded my mind, and as if I'm mentally obsessed with you
Agitated, captivated
You've made me restless, yet I'm entranced by you
Innerly contaminated
There's a polluted feeling inside of me
Irritated, dominated
You're making me upset and feel helpless and controlled
Constantly manipulated
You keep playing with my emotions and thoughts
Penetrated, isolated, segregated
I feel exposed, alone, and separated from others
All because of you
All my emotions and feelings are a direct result of your actions or presence in my life
I show you all, all that you want to see
I reveal to you all that you wish to view
I show you all, visions of you and me
I present to you all the possible dreams and aspirations of us together
I am the sweetness in your talk
I am that sweet and pleasant aspect of your every conversation
I am the rhythm in your walk
I am the beat and flow of your every step
I do believe that god above Created you for me to love
I'm convinced that a higher power created you solely for me to love and cherish
Contributed by Jasmine O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.