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.
The Jean Genie
Praga Khan Lyrics
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Strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers
Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters
Talking 'bout Monroe and walking on Snow White
New York's a go-go, and everything tastes right
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
Keep her comin'
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile
She love him, she love him but just for a short while
She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand
He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition
And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his module
He bites on the neon and sleeps in a capsule
Loves to be loved, loves to be loved
Oh, Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go!
Go!
The Jean Genie lives on his back
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Go, go go!
The lyrics of Praga Khan's song The Jean Genie are about a small man named Jean Genie who goes to the city and gets caught up in the wild, hedonistic lifestyle. He becomes addicted to the lasers and the drugs, and he eats all the razors while pulling the waiter's hands. He talks about Marilyn Monroe and walks on Snow White, referencing the way that Hollywood glamour and fairy tale fantasies shape the way people think about themselves and behave in the world. He loves the go-go atmosphere of New York, where everything tastes right, and he lives on his back, loving chimney stacks and screaming and bawling. Jean Genie is simple-minded and has an exaggerated sense of himself, claiming to be a beautician who sells nutrition and keeps dead hair for making underwear.
Line by Line Meaning
A small Jean Genie snuck off to the city
A mischievous, small character named Jean Genie secretly left his home and arrived in the city.
Strung out on lasers and slash-back blazers
Being under the influence of intense light beams and flashy clothing, causing disorientation.
Ate all your razors while pulling the waiters
Jean Genie devoured all the sharp objects while simultaneously playing with the servers in a restaurant.
Talking 'bout Monroe and walking on Snow White
Discussing the famous actress Marilyn Monroe and appearing to float like the fictional character Snow White.
New York's a go-go, and everything tastes right
New York City is a lively place where everything is enjoyable and feels pleasing.
Poor little Greenie, ooh-ooh
Expressing pity for the little, green character.
Keep her comin'
Asking to continue the good times and exciting experiences.
The Jean Genie lives on his back
Jean Genie appears to be a carefree character who lives life relaxed and casually.
The Jean Genie loves chimney stacks
Jean Genie has a fondness for tall, brick structures used for ventilation and smoke release.
He's outrageous, he screams and he bawls (Jean Genie)
Jean Genie's personality is bold, intense, and spirited.
Jean Genie, let yourself go, whoah
Encouraging Jean Genie to become even wilder and free-spirited.
Sits like a man but he smiles like a reptile
Although appearing human in form, Jean Genie's smile and behavior resemble that of a reptile.
She love him, she love him but just for a short while
Someone had fond feelings for Jean Genie but only temporarily.
She'll scratch in the sand, won't let go his hand
Someone is holding on tight to Jean Genie's hand and scratching marks in the sand.
He says he's a beautician and sells you nutrition
Jean Genie claims to be a cosmetics professional and markets dietary recommendations.
And keeps all your dead hair for making up underwear
Jean Genie apparently saves discarded hair to craft into clothing items.
He's so simple-minded, he can't drive his module
Jean Genie seems unintelligent and unable to operate machinery.
He bites on the neon and sleeps in a capsule
Jean Genie chews on glowing tubes and sleeps in a container-like space.
Loves to be loved, loves to be loved
Jean Genie desires to receive affection and attention from others.
Go!
An enthusiastic exclamation, urging action and excitement.
Go, go go!
An enthusiastic exclamation, urging action and excitement multiple times.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RAYMOND KLAGES, FATS WALLER
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blazin3D
Nice Johnny! I love Praga!
zark212
BRILLIANT. THX JOHNNY CAT. NICE 1.