Praga Khan (aka Maurice Joseph Francois Engelen) is an early Techno musicia… Read Full Bio ↴Praga Khan (aka Maurice Joseph Francois Engelen) is an early Techno musician from Belgium. His Belgian New Beat style stems back to the late 80s when Techno came out of the Belgian underground. The Belgian studio wizard is responsible for some of the most important and most recognized rave tracks of the late 80s and early 90s, under his own name and several of his band names (Lords of Acid, Digital Orgasm, Channel X). In 1988 recording / producing the anthem "Acid in the House" with singer Miss Nicky Trax.

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.

Begin to Move
Praga Khan Lyrics

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Use Your Magical Power, Use Your Magical Power
Believe In My Name, Believe In My Name
Find The Energy, Find The Energy
Begin To Move, Begin To Move
In My Name

I See You In My Dreams
You're So Real I Can Almost Touch It

I Hear You Call My Name
So Quiet, It's Like A Whisper

Begin To Move, Begin To Move

You're A Star In The Night
You're The Prince That I'm After
You're The Colour In My Eyes
You're My Tears And My Laughter

And Come, Won't You Be My Baby - Won't You Be Mine
Come To Me, Come To Me

Begin To Move, Begin To Move
Find The Energy In My Name

Be My Night, Be My Day
Be My Drug And Take Me Higher
So Take Me, Take Me Away
And Call Me Desire

Come, Won't You Be Me Baby -Won't You Be Mine
Come To Me. Come To Me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Praga Khan's song "Begin to Move" seem to be about the power of belief and the ability to manifest one's desires through that belief. The repeated phrases "Use your magical power, believe in my name, find the energy" all point to the idea that by tapping into one's own personal power and connecting with the energies around them, they can be propelled forward towards their dreams. The mention of seeing someone in a dream and hearing them call out a name also contributes to the idea of manifestation and the power of the mind to create the reality we desire.

The lyrics also speak to the idea of a deep emotional connection with someone. The repeated phrase "You're my tears and my laughter" highlights the idea that this person is everything to the singer, the source of both joy and pain. The call for this person to "be my baby" and to "be mine" speaks to a desire for a deep romantic connection, and the urgency of the request to "come to me, come to me" emphasizes the importance of this connection.

Overall, the lyrics to "Begin to Move" are a call to action, an urging towards personal power, connection, and manifestation. By tapping into one's own energy and connecting with others, the singer seems to suggest that anything is possible.

Line by Line Meaning

Use Your Magical Power, Use Your Magical Power
Tap into your innate capabilities and special abilities to manifest your desires and transform your reality.

Believe In My Name, Believe In My Name
Have faith and trust in my identity, my essence, and my purpose as a source of guidance, inspiration, and motivation.

Find The Energy, Find The Energy
Discover and access the vital force, the life force, the creative force that drives and sustains us in our endeavors and aspirations.

Begin To Move, Begin To Move
Take action, make a move, start doing something to achieve your goals and realize your vision.

In My Name
In association with me, in alignment with my beliefs and values, in recognition of my influence and impact.

I See You In My Dreams
I envision you, I perceive you, I imagine you in my subconscious mind, in my fantasies and aspirations.

You're So Real I Can Almost Touch It
You are very tangible, very substantial, very material in my thoughts, my emotions, and my senses.

I Hear You Call My Name
I sense your presence, your voice, your attention, your affection, and your connection through my intuition, my imagination, and my heart.

So Quiet, It's Like A Whisper
I sense your energy, your message, your vibe, your intention, and your inspiration in such a gentle and subtle manner that requires me to be attentive, receptive, and intuitive.

You're A Star In The Night
You shine brightly, you are prominent, you stand out, and you are a source of awe, inspiration, and wonder in the darkness, the challenges, and the uncertainties of life.

You're The Prince That I'm After
You are the person, the partner, the lover, the leader, the mentor, the friend, or the role model that I desire, admire, and pursue in my life.

You're The Colour In My Eyes
You add vibrancy, liveliness, beauty, and diversity to my perception, my experience, and my expression of reality.

You're My Tears And My Laughter
You evoke my emotions, my feelings, my memories, my hopes, and my dreams in both joyful and sorrowful ways that make me more alive, more human, and more connected.

And Come, Won't You Be My Baby - Won't You Be Mine
I invite you, I implore you, I request you, to be my companion, my partner, my lover, my friend, or my soulmate in a loving and intimate relationship.

Come To Me, Come To Me
Approach me, reach out to me, connect with me, and communicate with me in a steady, respectful, and genuine way that expresses your interest, your appreciation, and your authenticity.

Be My Night, Be My Day
Be present, be available, be supportive, and be committed to me in both good and bad times, in both darkness and light.

Be My Drug And Take Me Higher
Be my addiction, my ecstasy, my inspiration, my motivation, my salvation, and my enlightenment that elevates and transforms my life, my mind, and my soul.

So Take Me, Take Me Away
Lead me, guide me, inspire me, and challenge me to a new, exciting, and fulfilling journey of growth, discovery, and purpose.

And Call Me Desire
Name me, identify me, recognize me as a person, a partner, a lover, a friend, or a soulmate who embodies your deepest, your strongest, and your purest desires and aspirations.

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