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.
Breakfast In Vegas
Praga Khan Lyrics
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Breakfast in Vegas on cocaine and gin
Cruisin' for trouble and begging for pain
Craving for pleasure, a sickening game
It's after midnight, we lost track of time
You should be going now, into the night
What did I pay you to make you stay
You never know when enough is too much
A crying sin, out of sight out of touch
The personal things babe, you keep inside
Let me tell you something there's no place to hide
What did I pay you to make you stay
I smell your sweat on my skin
Breakfast in Vegas on cocaine and gin
The lyrics to Praga Khan's Breakfast in Vegas describe a wild, reckless night of indulgence and desire. The singer begins by describing the physical sensation of their partner's sweat on their skin, indicating that they are physically intimate. They are then revealed to be in Las Vegas, presumably on vacation, and engaged in the use of cocaine and gin. The singer describes their actions as "cruising for trouble and begging for pain," indicating that they are seeking out danger and thrills.
As the night wears on, the singer acknowledges that they should be parting ways with their partner, as it is well past midnight and they have lost track of time. However, they seem unable or unwilling to let go of their desire, asking "what did I pay you to make you stay?" This line is ambiguous and could be interpreted in several ways - is the singer offering financial compensation to their partner to remain with them, or is this a metaphorical way of asking why their partner is choosing to stay with them despite the danger and recklessness of their actions?
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a sense of empty, hollow pleasure - the singer craves pleasure, but it is described as "sickening" and "crying sin." The partner is urged to keep their "personal things" inside, suggesting that they are engaging in behavior that is shameful or secret. Overall, the song presents a dark and decadent vision of Las Vegas nightlife, with a focus on excess and regret.
Line by Line Meaning
I smell your sweat on my skin
I can sense your presence and feel your passion in my senses.
Breakfast in Vegas on cocaine and gin
A wild night filled with drugs and alcohol, in the city of sin.
Cruisin' for trouble and begging for pain
Engaging in dangerous and potentially harmful behavior, seeking pleasure with disregard for the consequences.
Craving for pleasure, a sickening game
Desiring pleasure even if it means playing a dangerous game with one's own well-being.
It's after midnight, we lost track of time
We've been indulging in our desires for so long that we've lost our sense of time.
You should be going now, into the night
It's time to leave and go back into the darkness from which we emerged.
What did I pay you to make you stay
What did I offer you to entice you to stay with me?
You never know when enough is too much
It's hard to discern when to stop indulging and when to call it quits.
A crying sin, out of sight out of touch
It's a sinful and regrettable behavior that we try to forget and distance ourselves from.
The personal things babe, you keep inside
The private thoughts and feelings that you keep hidden from others.
Let me tell you something there's no place to hide
No matter how hard you try, you can't keep those secrets forever.
What did I pay you to make you stay
What did I offer you to keep you here with me?
I smell your sweat on my skin
I can still feel your presence and the memories of our wild night together.
Breakfast in Vegas on cocaine and gin
A hazy and unforgettable night of indulgence in Las Vegas.
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Deborah Culmer
Some people in my life not doing their jobs. I can't believe i am JUST NOW hearing this!!! I love it.
Bobby Blank
Damn, girl...a little late, but glad you stopped by
Machine monkey
Heard this banger over two decades ago, and not a day has it aged, fresh as a daisy and how
Joe & Elizabeth Devine
Been listening to this song on and off since September 1999. How is it that this official video has only 11 comments? One of the best songs ever!
eviken1982
Joe & Elizabeth Devine Omdat het er 2 jaar geleden op gezet is maar was in de 90's wel een grote hit
Jody McDougle
I think we all have a "mental" version of; who we were, where we were, and who we are now. The fact that Praga's tracks have been with us through all of these chapters is more than a "like", it's a "love".
Machine monkey
Word!
Bobby Blank
@Jody McDougleΒ I did 18 months for the marijuanas back in 2k...this was one of the tracks I requested on a bootlegged cassette.
djezlou36
I love Praga Khan. This track keeps me coming back for more listening. It's the acid sound that gets me. 25 years and it never gets old.
Oli McIntosh
acid is life! They have a new album out as well.