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.

Killing Time
Praga Khan Lyrics

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It feels like killing time
Walking down the road of emptyness
It feels like killing time
Swimming in a sea of lonelyness
Yes, she makes me feel alive
She is always on my mind
What happened to her is a crime

It feels like killing time
Floating on the waves of lunacy
It feels like killing time
Drifting on the clouds of fantasy
Yes, she makes me feel alive
She is always on my mind

What happened to her is a crime
What happened to her is a crime

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Praga Khan's "Killing Time" explore the feeling of emptiness and loneliness that the singer experiences. The opening line sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer walks alone down a road of emptiness. They feel as if they are simply passing the time, rather than living their life. The second verse further emphasizes this, as the singer swims in a sea of loneliness, highlighting the isolation they feel.

However, the chorus shifts the tone slightly, as the singer reflects on the one person who makes them feel alive - a woman who is always on their mind. Despite this, the singer acknowledges that something terrible has happened to her, indicating that their relationship may be complicated or fraught with difficulties. The second repetition of the chorus reinforces this, as the singer floats on the waves of lunacy and drifts on the clouds of fantasy, suggesting that their relationship with this woman may not always be stable or healthy.

Overall, "Killing Time" provides a poignant exploration of the loneliness and isolation that can often accompany modern life, while also acknowledging the importance of human connection and intimacy.

Line by Line Meaning

It feels like killing time
The singer is bored and unfulfilled with their life.

Walking down the road of emptyness
The singer is aimlessly wandering through life without direction or purpose.

Swimming in a sea of lonelyness
The singer feels isolated and disconnected from others.

Yes, she makes me feel alive
The artist finds happiness and fulfillment through a specific person.

She is always on my mind
The person the artist is referring to occupies a significant space in their thoughts and emotions.

What happened to her is a crime
Something negative has happened to the person the singer cares for deeply, and it has caused them great emotional pain and frustration.

Floating on the waves of lunacy
The singer feels like they're losing their grip on reality and struggling to stay grounded.

Drifting on the clouds of fantasy
The artist spends a lot of time lost in their own daydreams and imagination.

What happened to her is a crime
This line is repeated to emphasize how deeply the artist feels about the negative event that has impacted the person they care for.

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