The full story begins all the way back in 1995, the golden age of indie-rock, when Jorgensen was growing weary of the limitations of pop music. Fueled by healthy amounts of art school cynicism and the post-adolescent desire to create something unique, Movere Workshop was formed in the basement of a house in Leonardo, New Jersey.
Greg O’Keeffe showed up to play for the first time, confronted by microphones and now-outdated digital audio recording equipment. Impressed by the moxie of these muppety oddballs, he continued to play in the group. At a rehearsal he quipped, “I’m so psyched about this,” and promptly smashed his tourist-grade kalimba on the pine timber floor of the loft / rehearsal space. The seed had been planted.
In the summer of 1998 Mikael moved to Chicago and helped construct SOMA Electronic Music Studios (John McEntire, Tortoise), where he was to be employed for several years following. In 2000, Jorgensen and fellow Chicagoan Chris Girard were working on music together. They summoned Mr. O’Keeffe to Chicago to apply his rhythmic sensibilities to these songs, and thereby formed the earliest incarnation of Pronto.
In 2002, Jorgensen joins Wilco to tour on the Yankee Hotel Foxtrot record and thus begins an extremely busy and gratifying position in the critically acclaimed group.
Flash forward to Winter of 2006, where once again O’Keeffe appears and extricates himself to the confines of a Chicago loft where he, Jorgensen, and musicians Matt Lux, (Isotope 217, Iron & Wine), Jim Becker (Califone) and Mr. Russ Arbuthnot (an alumnus of Steve Albini’s Electrical Audio studios) recorded the album, All Is Golden.
In the spring of 2006, Jorgensen moves to Brooklyn, NY.
It is here that the current state of Pronto begins to form. With a rotating lineup surrounding the mainstays of Jorgensen and O’Keeffe, friends such as Stuart Bogie (Antibalas), Kurt Uenala, Larry Brown and others join the fray at various points in time.
And while duties in the Wilco enterprise accelerated throughout 2007, Pronto was still able to coalesce and produce what now stands as their Contraphonic debut, All Is Golden. All Is Golden is a 70’s-inspired tome that serves as a record of action. It is the sound of waking up and moving on, cross-country trips to California, black days and blue nights giving way to better times and warmer promises. It’s AM-Radio songsmith filtered through the speakers of a modern-day prism.
Pronto now consists of Mikael Jorgensen, Greg O’Keeffe, Erik Paparazzi (Cat Power), and Tunde Oyewole (Childballads). When their respective musical duties don’t take them elsewhere, Pronto plans to play in support of All Is Golden throughout 2009.
Canada
Pronto Lyrics
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Dini Bitch isch uf Trap numme wegem Nigga
Dezue git's nüt z'erkläre Nigga
Und mis Herz isch so cold wie Canada
Canada im Winter
Und hani nid gnueg Money machis mit de Bras
Denn trappemer die Hunnies und delivered Gras
DJ Rin schüsst usem Rari und ich gibe Gas
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
Jede do isch seriös geit's um Dope
Chömed Cops macht jede Boy uf Ghost (ey)
Jede kennt das Business und sind kouft
Verzell mir nid vo dinere attitude
Jede Nigga weiss du bisch e Bitch
Mir warte nume uf en falsche Move
Mir dich wenn du e Regle brichsch
Musch niemer meh frage für s Medikit
Wills für dich nöd mol fertig isch
Spucke dir mitere Strap is Gsicht
Nimme mer Ziit bis ig fertig bi
Ich bi de Nigga wo texte umbringt
Sie nenned mich drum Yung Activist
Ich und mini Brüeder mir bliibed so cold
Mir lached nume denn wenn de Strap di disst
Dini Bitch isch uf Trap numme wegem Nigga
Dezue git's nüt z'erkläre Nigga
Und mis Herz isch so cold wie Canada
Canada im Winter
Und hani nid gnueg Money machis mit de Bras
Denn trappemer die Hunnies und delivered Gras
Und wenn die Mensche schlofe jage mir de Hass
DJ Rin schüsst usem Rari und ich gibe Gas
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
In the song "Canada" by Pronto, the lyrics portray a cold, ruthless, and money-driven lifestyle. The line "Dini Bitch isch uf Trap numme wegem Nigga" suggests that the singer's female companion is involved in illegal activities solely because of her association with a certain "Nigga," indicating a loyalty or dependence on this person. The following line "Dezue git's nüt z'erkläre Nigga" emphasizes that there is no need to explain their actions or motivations to others.
The comparisons to Canada in winter describe the singer's heart as cold as the winter in Canada. This metaphor conveys a sense of emotional detachment and resilience. Additionally, the line "Und hani nid gnueg Money machis mit de Bras" reveals that they are not satisfied with the amount of money they currently possess and engage in illicit activities, such as selling drugs and trapping women, to increase their wealth.
The lyrics also indicate a sense of defiance and aggression towards others. "Denn trappemer die Hunnies und delivered Gras" suggests that they are actively involved in illegal activities, trapping women and delivering drugs. Moreover, the line "Und wenn die Mensche schlofe jage mir de Hass" indicates a willingness to provoke/attack those who are asleep or unaware, suggesting a deep resentment or anger towards others.
The references to DJ Rin shooting out of a Rari and the singer accelerating signify a fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled lifestyle. It implies that they are constantly on the move, being both aggressive and assertive in their actions. The repetition of "Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no" emphasizes the importance of not losing money and the serious nature of their dealings. This further highlights their dedication to their illicit endeavors and the need to maintain financial success.
Line by Line Meaning
Dini Bitch isch uf Trap numme wegem Nigga
I only involve myself with trap music because of my association with a certain person
Dezue git's nüt z'erkläre Nigga
There is nothing else to explain about it
Und mis Herz isch so cold wie Canada
My heart is as cold as Canada
Canada im Winter
Just like Canada in winter
Und hani nid gnueg Money machis mit de Bras
If I don't have enough money, I make it with illegal activities
Denn trappemer die Hunnies und delivered Gras
So we trap girls and sell drugs
Und wenn die Mensche schlofe jage mir de Hass
And when people are asleep, I provoke their anger
DJ Rin schüsst usem Rari und ich gibe Gas
DJ Rin shoots from his sports car and I accelerate
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
Nobody here loses money, no
Jede do isch seriös geit's um Dope
Everyone here is serious when it comes to drugs
Chömed Cops macht jede Boy uf Ghost (ey)
When the cops come, every boy disappears
Jede kennt das Business und sind kouft
Everyone knows the business and is involved in it
Verzell mir nid vo dinere attitude
Don't tell me about your attitude
Jede Nigga weiss du bisch e Bitch
Everyone knows you're a bitch
Mir warte nume uf en falsche Move
We are only waiting for a false move
Mir dich wenn du e Regle brichsch
We'll attack you if you break a rule
Musch niemer meh frage für s Medikit
Nobody needs to ask for a first aid kit anymore
Wills für dich nöd mol fertig isch
Because it's not even finished for you
Spucke dir mitere Strap is Gsicht
I spit at you with a weapon in your face
Nimme mer Ziit bis ig fertig bi
I don't take long until I'm finished
Ich bi de Nigga wo texte umbringt
I'm the guy who kills with his lyrics
Sie nenned mich drum Yung Activist
That's why they call me Yung Activist
Ich und mini Brüeder mir bliibed so cold
My brothers and I remain so cold
Mir lached nume denn wenn de Strap di disst
We only laugh when the gun humiliates you
Dini Bitch isch uf Trap numme wegem Nigga
I only involve myself with trap music because of my association with a certain person
Dezue git's nüt z'erkläre Nigga
There is nothing else to explain about it
Und mis Herz isch so cold wie Canada
My heart is as cold as Canada
Canada im Winter
Just like Canada in winter
Und hani nid gnueg Money machis mit de Bras
If I don't have enough money, I make it with illegal activities
Denn trappemer die Hunnies und delivered Gras
So we trap girls and sell drugs
Und wenn die Mensche schlofe jage mir de Hass
And when people are asleep, I provoke their anger
DJ Rin schüsst usem Rari und ich gibe Gas
DJ Rin shoots from his sports car and I accelerate
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
Nobody here loses money, no
Keine da Geld verlore Nigga, no
Nobody here loses money, no
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