When the animated band Prozzäk arrived on the scene in 1998, a Canadian musical phenomenon was born. Comprised of the cartoon duo Simon and Milo, their debut album Hotshow, full of infectious dance/pop tunes, followed Simon’s constant and largely unsuccessful search for love. It was a commercial and critical blockbuster going four times platinum, producing five chart-topping videos (including two number ones for “Sucks To Be You” and “Strange Disease”), three top twenty radio hits and five Juno award nominations.
Prozzäk was created by Jay Levine and James Bryan McCollum, two members of the critically acclaimed multi-platinum act The Philosopher Kings. Since then the pair have gone on to become successful musician/songwriter/producers working with Nelly Furtado, Jacksoul and Divine Brown, amongst others. Through their production company, Left Hook Entertainment, Jay and James helped launch the career of pop/rock diva Fefe Dobson by co-writing and producing her platinum debut album.
Jay and James’s use of the Internet was at the time a first in building a strong community of loyal fans and giving the band an arena in which to play with their alter egos. In 2000, Prozzäk released their second album Saturday People that went platinum, producing two more hits, "www.nevergetoveryou" and “Be As.” It would garner them a further Juno nod for best pop album. To celebrate - and having already done a virtual tour for Hotshow - Jay and James went on a full scale sold-out arena tour performing on seven foot heads of Simon and Milo accompanied with additional lasers, pyrotechnics and video projections to create the feeling of being in an animated world.
Here we are in 2005 with Prozzäk’s Cruel, Cruel World close at hand. The reunion of the pair began back in 2004 when Jay and James met to collaborate on a project. Once again the creative sparks flew and the shape of the third record began to materialize. While the sound is updated, weaving the worlds of alternative rock and dance, the songs still have those catchy addictive hooks that we remember - and yes, Simon is still searching for love.
In 2017 they have released a new album, "Forever 99".
Tsunami
Prozzäk Lyrics
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Across the sea it was my destiny that I'd find her in Hong Kong
There it was a soldier falls in love as we walked through Lan Kwai Fong
Limousines and new wave beauty queens and a romance just begun
Ya Tsunami was her name like a title wave she came
And now I'll never be free
Just when you think the worst has past she rises up to destroy me,
Just when you think it's safe to sail again
Ya she rises up and then
I'm drowning in a wave of ecstasy
Tsu-Tsu-Tsunami
Now some more t'was 1984 tour of duty's almost over
Begged that girl to join me in my world but no man could control her
Out of the south China Sea Tsunami rolled over me
And now I'll never be free
I told you 'bout Europa and me
And how she haunted every memory
Went round the world just to forget that song
To sing a new one for a girl from Hong Kong
And like a killer title wave she washed my heart away
And now I'll never be free
I'm still drowning in a wave of ecstasy Tsu-Tsu-Tsunami
So long ago so far away she still rises up to destroy me
Although she's half a world away
It feels like yesterday
I'm still drowning in a wave of ecstasy
Tsu-Tsu-Tsunami
The lyrics of Prozzak's "Tsunami" tell the story of a soldier falling in love with a woman named Tsunami while stationed in Hong Kong in 1983. The lyrics paint a picture of Limousines, new wave beauty queens, and a budding romance that would change the singer's life forever. The chorus of the song is a metaphor for his all-consuming love for her that is so intense it feels like being repeatedly hit by a tsunami wave. The tsunami is not only a force of nature but also a force of passion and emotion that he cannot escape.
As the story progresses, we learn that the soldier is trying to convince Tsunami to join him in his world, but she is not willing to be tied down. He describes her as a wave that rolls over him and takes control of his life. The repetition of the chorus enhances the idea of being trapped and consumed by the Tsunami. The song ends with the singer still drowning in a wave of ecstasy, unable to escape the hold that Tsunami has on him.
Line by Line Meaning
O.K. ya see t'was 1983 when we first walked arm in arm
In 1983, the singer met his beloved in Hong Kong and they started walking together.
Across the sea it was my destiny that I'd find her in Hong Kong
The singer knew that he was destined to find his beloved in Hong Kong and cross the sea for her.
There it was a soldier falls in love as we walked through Lan Kwai Fong
As the singer and his beloved walked through Lan Kwai Fong, he fell in love with her like a soldier on a battlefield.
Limousines and new wave beauty queens and a romance just begun
The atmosphere was luxurious and filled with beauty queens, but the real romance had just begun for the artist and his beloved.
Ya Tsunami was her name like a title wave she came
The artist's beloved was named Tsunami and she came into his life like a powerful wave.
And now I'll never be free
The singer can never get over the aftermath of the powerful emotions that Tsunami brought into his life.
I was drowning in a wave of ecstasy Tsunami
The singer was consumed by a powerful wave of love and joy thanks to Tsunami.
Just when you think the worst has past she rises up to destroy me
Just when the artist thinks his love for Tsunami is fading, it comes back to hurt him again.
Just when you think it's safe to sail again
After getting over his love for Tsunami, the artist thought the coast was clear for him to start anew.
Ya she rises up and then
But Tsunami's memory and the pain she caused resurface again for the artist.
Now some more t'was 1984 tour of duty's almost over
In 1984, the singer's tour of duty was coming to an end and he wanted Tsunami to join him.
Begged that girl to join me in my world but no man could control her
Although the artist wanted Tsunami to be with him, he knew he couldn't control her or her actions.
Out of the south China Sea Tsunami rolled over me
Just like a wave from the South China Sea, Tsunami's influence over the singer was overwhelming.
I told you 'bout Europa and me
The singer reminisces about a previous relationship with Europa.
And how she haunted every memory
But his memory of Europa was overshadowed by his love and pain for Tsunami.
Went round the world just to forget that song
The artist traveled around the world to try to forget his love for Tsunami.
To sing a new one for a girl from Hong Kong
But he found a new love in another girl from Hong Kong.
And like a killer title wave she washed my heart away
But Tsunami's memory still haunts the singer and washes away his love for the new girl.
So long ago so far away she still rises up to destroy me
Even though Tsunami is far away and long gone, her memory still hurts the singer's heart.
Although she's half a world away
Although Tsunami is far away in distance, she is not far away in the artist's heart.
It feels like yesterday
The emotions that Tsunami brought into the artist's life still feel fresh and strong, like they happened yesterday.
I'm still drowning in a wave of ecstasy Tsu-Tsu-Tsunami
The artist is still consumed by powerful emotions of love and pain thanks to Tsunami.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEVINE, MCCOLLUM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Twister Blitz
I listened to this song everyday when I was 8, now I'm listening to it again at 18, singing along and I remember every lyric. Their songs were so memorable. I loved Prozzak and I still do! They were an excellent band and their songs were so amazing! I'm SOOO HAPPY I REMEMBER THE LYRICS! PROZZAK PRIDE!
uzumaki1235
i wish prozzak would be restored to their former glory, I grew up with nothing but prozzak....prozzak...and PROZZAK, their tunes made my days after school. thanks for the upload :D
themodernistson101
I remember I brought this album to school in grade 3 (my parents didn't know), and I got in trouble lol
inuskypie
I'm still one of there biggest canadian fans ^
^ there still making music and i heard rumers that there gonna b touring again some time this year!!! ^0^ i want to see them again in concert!!! ^^ they were my very first concert when i was in jr high ^0^ and even after 10 years simons so adorable still!!!!The T.C.
This band is so good, I can't believe this was more than some random cartoon that'd play during commercials.
Candid Gamer
watched them 2 weeks ago -bought a shirt and had it signed too. great show! 😄
Ear Ooze
Envious! Hope they do it again.
Ear Ooze
Absolutely underrated.
Stevo935
Prozzak.....holy hell this takes me back, lol
Connor Morrison
Wow this brings back sooooooo many memories. I was obsessed :)