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.
Eh la mala lama laico
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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We are slaming down a funky Shakaponk sattlement
Until the sound surrounds the town and tenement
We’ll be funkin’ ans junkin’ better call the ambulance
Because as soon as we re done pullin’ them funs
Spoonin the 51 just for fun ‘till the suns lumin
Don’t forget to pay then say have a nice day OK go and play
Go get layed don’t U be afraid
Wa are slaming down a Shakaponk sattlement here
IT’s NADA When I GOA (el là mala lama laïco)
It’s comin’ when I’m GOING (el là mala lama laïco)
“Gordo I go wého!” -- mi LAMA told me so
CC is busy, missy no kissy kissy for your frezzy ass better casse off the jizzey fast
Last drop of the fizzy hissin’
And we can't be missing that too dezzy to listen to your crap
Can't believe
Nothing up yours leave nothing to releave saying pretty please, prayin’ you be on
Your knees
Gonna release your blooder, nothing sadder makes me madder to batter you even
Flatter that’s what matters
Frah don’t break the law, may be a little snaping of the bra, coolest mother fucker
That you ever saw
No mistaking, he be taking foolish suckers by the jaw
Give you much pose such cause to use a bit of gaze
IT’s NADA When I GOA (el là mala lama laïco)
It’s comin’ when I’m GOING (el là mala lama laïco)
“Gordo I go wého!” -- mi LAMA told me so
The lyrics to the song "Eh la mala lama laico" by Shaka Ponk are an energetic call to action for the audience to gather around and join in on the funking and junking. The singer urges the audience to forget their worries and go out and play, encouraging them not to be afraid. The lyrics also feature a mix of Spanish and English words, adding to the lively and multifaceted nature of the song.
The line "IT’s NADA When I GOA (el là mala lama laïco)" roughly translates to "It's nothing when I go (this bad, lame person)" and is repeated throughout the song. This line could be interpreted as a message to not take oneself too seriously and to let go of negative self-talk.
In the second verse, the singer references a character named "CC" and dismisses their behavior, indicating that they are too busy to deal with them. The singer also boasts about their own coolness, saying that they are the "coolest motherfucker that you ever saw." The lyrics also include a reference to snapping a bra and taking foolish suckers by the jaw, displaying a nonchalant attitude towards breaking the rules.
Overall, the lyrics to "Eh la mala lama laico" are a frenzied declaration of self-confidence and a call to break free from societal norms and have some fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Gather around now Ladies and Gentlemen
Come closer and listen, everyone
We are slaming down a funky Shakaponk sattlement
We are bringing our unique, funky sound to this place
Until the sound surrounds the town and tenement
Our music will spread throughout the entire area
We’ll be funkin’ ans junkin’ better call the ambulance
Our music is so intense, it might require medical attention
Because as soon as we re done pullin’ them funs
After we finish playing our instruments
Spoonin the 51 just for fun ‘till the suns lumin
We'll continue to have fun and enjoy the moment until the sun rises
Don’t forget to pay then say have a nice day OK go and play
Don't forget to settle your bill and have a good time before leaving
Go get layed don’t U be afraid
Go have a good time, don't be scared
Gather around dear Ladies and Gentlemen
Come even closer, ladies and gentlemen
Wa are slaming down a Shakaponk sattlement here
We are putting down our mark here with our Shakaponk music
IT’s NADA When I GOA (el là mala lama laïco)
I have nothing when I leave this world
It’s comin’ when I’m GOING (el là mala lama laïco)
Death is inevitable and it will come when I go
“Gordo I go wého!” -- mi LAMA told me so
My llama told me I'll go out with a bang
CC is busy, missy no kissy kissy for your frezzy ass better casse off the jizzey fast
I don't have time for flirtation, so don't even try
Last drop of the fizzy hissin’
The very last bit of the carbonated drink
And we can't be missing that too dezzy to listen to your crap
We don't want to miss out on anything, and we're not interested in your nonsense
Can't believe
I can hardly believe
Nothing up yours leave nothing to releave saying pretty please, prayin’ you be on
There's nothing left to say, and I'm begging you to leave
Your knees
Get on your knees and plead for mercy
Gonna release your blooder, nothing sadder makes me madder to batter you even
I'm going to make you bleed, and there's nothing more frustrating to me than to constantly fight with you
Flatter that’s what matters
It's important to please me
Frah don’t break the law, may be a little snaping of the bra, coolest mother fucker
Don't break any laws, but it's okay to be a little mischievous while still being the coolest person around
That you ever saw
Better than anyone you have ever seen
No mistaking, he be taking foolish suckers by the jaw
Without a doubt, he is confidently taking in foolish people
Give you much pose such cause to use a bit of gaze
I'll strike a pose and make you stare
IT’s NADA When I GOA (el là mala lama laïco)
I will have nothing when I leave this world
It’s comin’ when I’m GOING (el là mala lama laïco)
Death is inevitable and it will come when I go
“Gordo I go wého!” -- mi LAMA told me so
My llama told me I'll go out with a bang
Contributed by Oliver C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.