Shaka Ponk is a Paris-based band that has created a sound that blends electro, rock, punk, and dance with a stunning live show that combines advanced digital animation with an unsurpassed display of energy from the band members. Released under the French record label tôt Ou tard/ Guess What! (Yael Naim - Piers Faccini), Bad Porn Movie Trax is composed of fourteen high-energy tracks including singles "How We Kill Stars" and "Do".
Shaka Ponk got its start between Paris and Berlin in 2005 from a concept that brings together music, imagery and activism. The former web designer and imaginative frontman of the group, Frah, along with guitarist, CC, came up with a highly original project that combined conventional rock-n-roll elements (dirty guitar riffs and cardiac stimulating beats) with new techniques such as VJing, which mixes sounds and images around an animated monkey character named Goz who is as much a part of the group as the other five members. Since then, the band has been extremely active online creating complex videos and innovative motion graphic work as well as their own online channel, "Monkey TV".
Shaka Ponk performed in New York City for the first time October 2009 in the celebrated CMJ Musical Festival and on November 7, AOL chose the track "How We Kill Stars" off the new album Bad Porn Movie Trax as the Music Video of the Day. The band released the album in the United States on March 1, 2010.
In 2011 the band added a female singer, Samaha Sam, and released their album The Geeks and the Jerkin' Socks in June, 2011.
Disto Cake
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Behind you mind you they can still find you
Grind you up bind you up to blind you then line you up
Cuffing then up 'til your shit cracks up like a tea cup
Doncha ask that where ya left your balls at
When shit's wack, shit's plat , shit's out ta date, shit's crap, y' take a nap fuckin' up
Your gat with your pants wet slappin' down stains where ya last sat
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Breakin' of the neck of the mec at the discotek with a bottle of becks, i reckon he be
Checkin' his pecks on the decks of my lexus in a wreck, you know that it effects us
(You're next)
Where's my check, just a sec, bob'll sex us,
What the heck ? Yogurt grec to connect us.
You be knowin' he be flowin' to do u the way he does,
We be showin' how we goin', row in dough and be above
Make up your mind so whatcha buyin' this time ? Is it cake on the line or disto a dime a
Dozen 'til you'r buzzin' with the sexy lovin', with the chaude ass hummin' on the
Oven and we both comin'
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Free your mind, it's the time to taste my piece of distocake
Free your pie, it's the time to test my peace and distocake
You be knowin' he be flowin' to do u the way he does,
We be showin' how we goin', row in dough and be above
Make up your mind so whatcha buyin' this time ? Is it cake on the line or disto a dime a
Dozen 'til you're buzzin' with the sexy lovin', with the chaude ass hummin' on the
Oven and we both comin'
Doncha ask that where ya left your balls at
When shit's wack, shit's plat , shit's out ta date, shit's crap, y' take a nap fuckin' up
Your gat with your pants wet slappin' down stains where ya last sat
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Just gimme one of those then
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I feel the doses come in little roses
Free your mind, it's the time to taste my piece of distocake
Free your pie, it's the time to test my peace and distocake
Free your mind, it's the time to taste my piece of distocake
Free your pie, it's the time to test my peace and distocake
The lyrics to Shaka Ponk's song "Disto Cake" essentially revolve around the idea of seeking a high or a release from reality, whether through drugs or dancing. The singer wants to feel the effects of taking drugs, craving the rush of colors and sensations that come with it. He mentions being on the dance floor and feeling the doses come in little roses, which could refer to the drugs being consumed in pill form. The singer warns against losing oneself in the pursuit of this high, noting the dangers of being taken advantage of and losing agency.
The lines about "breaking the neck of the mec at the discotek" and "bob'll sex us" suggest that the singer is surrounded by people who are indulging in these same vices. There is a mixing of cultures as well, with the singer talking about "yogurt grec to connect us." The refrain of "free your mind, it's the time to taste my piece of distocake" is an open invitation to whoever wants to join in on this experience. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a party scene where people are looking for a quick escape from reality through whatever means possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Just gimme one of those then
I want a dose of drugs to experience a hallucination
I wanna see the pretty colors through my nose when
I want to snort the drugs to feel the effects
I hit the dance floor in my crazy pose and
I want to dance in a wild and unconventional way under the influence of drugs
I feel the doses come in little roses
I experience the effects of the drugs in a pleasant way
Behind you mind you they can still find you
Someone can sneak up on you and catch you off guard
Grind you up bind you up to blind you then line you up
Someone can manipulate and deceive you into doing something harmful
Cuffing then up 'til your shit cracks up like a tea cup
Someone can handcuff you until you feel helpless and vulnerable
Doncha ask that where ya left your balls at
Don't question your masculinity
When shit's wack, shit's plat , shit's out ta date, shit's crap, y' take a nap fuckin' up
When things aren't going right, it's best to take a break and reassess the situation
Your gat with your pants wet slappin' down stains where ya last sat
Your gun can become useless if you don't take care of it
Breakin' of the neck of the mec at the discotek with a bottle of becks, i reckon he be
The singer is bragging about his ability to intimidate others
Checkin' his pecks on the decks of my lexus in a wreck, you know that it effects us
The artist is boasting about his expensive car and how it affects those around him
Where's my check, just a sec, bob'll sex us,
The singer is demanding payment for his services
What the heck ? Yogurt grec to connect us.
The singer suggests using Greek yogurt to bond and connect with someone
You be knowin' he be flowin' to do u the way he does,
The singer is warning the listener about someone who may deceive them
We be showin' how we goin', row in dough and be above
The artist is proud of their success and wants to show it off
Make up your mind so whatcha buyin' this time ? Is it cake on the line or disto a dime a
The artist is questioning the listener's choice of drugs
Dozen 'til you'r buzzin' with the sexy lovin', with the chaude ass hummin' on the oven and we both comin'
The singer describes the euphoria experienced while under the influence of drugs
Free your mind, it's the time to taste my piece of distocake
The singer encourages the listener to try their drugs and let go of their inhibitions
Free your pie, it's the time to test my peace and distocake
The artist wants the listener to experience the same kind of serenity they feel while on drugs
Contributed by Eliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.