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.
Supersonic Lovetoy
Praga Khan Lyrics
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I'm the one who holds the candle
I need no help from your God
I'm the one who feeds your anger
The burnin' fever in your blood
Drifting on the waves of passion
I'm your paranoid obsession
A perfect mix of flesh and steel
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Blinded by the things that scare you
The secret stuff you keep inside
Baby I know what you're going through
Darkened walls build of lies
You don't have to be insulting
I smoke 'till I hallucinate
It makes me acting without thinking
The creature that you love and hate
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You're my supersonic lovetoy
In Praga Khan's song Supersonic Lovetoy, the singer seems to be describing a complex and perhaps somewhat unhealthy relationship. The chorus repeatedly declares the object of the singer's affection to be their "supersonic lovetoy," a description that feels both playful and objectifying. However, the verses hint at a more complicated dynamic between the two. The singer claims to hold all the power in the relationship, needing no help from a higher power and even feeding their partner's anger. The partner, in turn, is described as being "blinded by the things that scare you" and having "darkened walls built of lies." Despite this, the singer insists that they have a deep understanding of their partner's struggles and is able to bring out both love and hate in them.
The use of the term "supersonic lovetoy" has been interpreted in a few different ways. Some see it as a reference to a sex toy, which would fit with the song's overall tone of sexual desire and objectification. However, others argue that the term is more metaphorical, describing a partner who is playfully unpredictable and exciting. Whatever the interpretation, the song is undeniably provocative and invites the listener to question their own attitudes towards relationships and power dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my supersonic lovetoy
You are a highly desirable sexual partner who I take pleasure in controlling and dominating.
I'm the one who holds the candle
I am the one in control and leading the way in our sexual encounters.
I need no help from your God
I do not require any external religious or spiritual assistance in fulfilling my sexual desires.
I'm the one who feeds your anger
I provoke and stoke your emotions, particularly your anger and aggression, for my own enjoyment.
The burnin' fever in your blood
You are consumed by a strong, passionate desire for me.
Drifting on the waves of passion
We are both caught up in a strong and intense sexual connection.
How does it feel to see me kneel
I enjoy submitting to you and being dominated by you.
I'm your paranoid obsession
You are obsessed with me to the point of paranoia and irrational thinking.
A perfect mix of flesh and steel
I am both a physical and emotional entity, with an intriguing and alluring combination of human and mechanical elements.
Blinded by the things that scare you
You are too afraid to face certain aspects of reality or your own thoughts and feelings, and as a result, cannot see things clearly.
The secret stuff you keep inside
You are hiding some deep and personal issues or emotions from me.
Baby I know what you're going through
I understand and empathize with your struggles and your innermost feelings.
Darkened walls build of lies
You have constructed barriers around yourself built on falsehoods and deception.
You don't have to be insulting
There is no need for you to be disrespectful or disparaging towards me.
I smoke 'till I hallucinate
I indulge in self-destructive behavior, such as drug abuse, to the point of experiencing hallucinations.
It makes me acting without thinking
My drug use impairs my judgment and causes me to act impulsively and recklessly.
The creature that you love and hate
I am both the object of your intense desire and the source of your deepest fears and animosity.
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Reiterated for emphasis of the dominant-submissive dynamic in the sexual relationship.
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Reiterated for emphasis of the dominant-submissive dynamic in the sexual relationship.
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Reiterated for emphasis of the dominant-submissive dynamic in the sexual relationship.
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Reiterated for emphasis of the dominant-submissive dynamic in the sexual relationship.
You're my supersonic lovetoy
Reiterated for emphasis of the dominant-submissive dynamic in the sexual relationship.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.