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.
Reflections
Praga Khan Lyrics
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The burning pain inside of me
Cover your ears so you cannot hear me cry
Listening to the words you say
Is this the price we have to pay?
I'll hide my tears 'till I find the reason why
I hear you talking in your sleep
I hear you talking in your sleep
Reflections of a broken dream
I tried so hard to be close to you
You tried to stop me, but I'm coming through
I dream away in the comfort of the night
I wish there was another way
I wish i could only hope and pray
It's over now, and I don't know where to hide
I hear you talking in your sleep
Reflections of a broken dream
I hear you talking in your sleep
Reflections of a broken dream
The song "Reflections" by Praga Khan explores the painful and complex emotions that come with a failed relationship. The lyrics describe a sense of betrayal and heartbreak, as the singer expresses their frustration with their former partner's inability to see or hear their pain. The lines "You close your eyes so you cannot see/ The burning pain inside of me/ Cover your ears so you cannot hear me cry" convey a sense of isolation and abandonment, as the singer is left feeling unheard and unsupported.
The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the repeated lines "I hear you talking in your sleep/ Reflections of a broken dream." This evokes a feeling of helplessness and vulnerability, as the singer is forced to bear witness to their former partner's subconscious processing of their failed relationship. The line "I tried so hard to be close to you/ You tried to stop me, but I'm coming through" suggests a sense of determination and resilience, even in the face of rejection and heartbreak.
Overall, "Reflections" is a powerful and emotive song that explores the pain and complexity of failed relationships. It is a relatable and thought-provoking piece of music that resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
You close your eyes so you cannot see
You refuse to acknowledge my pain and suffering by ignoring it.
The burning pain inside of me
My agony is so intense that it feels like an inferno within me.
Cover your ears so you cannot hear me cry
You deny me comfort by refusing to listen to me express my grief.
Listening to the words you say
Despite your words having hurt me before, I still listen to you with hope.
Is this the price we have to pay?
Are we bound to only feel pain and hurt in this life?
I'll hide my tears 'till I find the reason why
I won't let you see me cry until I understand the root of my pain and the reason for it.
I hear you talking in your sleep
Your words continue to affect me even when you are sleeping.
Reflections of a broken dream
Your subconscious speaks of shattered aspirations and broken hopes.
I tried so hard to be close to you
I made every effort to maintain our relationship.
You tried to stop me, but I'm coming through
Despite your attempts to distance yourself from me, I persevere.
I dream away in the comfort of the night
I seek solace in sleep and the bliss that accompanies it.
I wish there was another way
I wish there was another path to take than this one filled with pain.
I wish I could only hope and pray
I yearn to have faith that things will get better and for peace in my heart.
It's over now, and I don't know where to hide
Our relationship has ended, and I feel exposed and vulnerable without you.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Maria Frances
Wow, this is the first time I have heard this song. It's amazing!