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.
Fonk Me
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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and now i see him walking
that somedy gets so high
i think i hear him talking
Fonk Me!
Somebody came into my house
that somedy gets so high
i think i hear him talking
Fonk Me!
Let me introduce myself
nice to meet you mister dance
and if you wanna make me fly
let me now in a good time
so you came all alone
nice to know you mister gone
and if you wanna blow my mind
let me now in a good time
Fonk Me!
Somebody came into my house
and now i see him walking
that somedy gets so high
i think i hear him talking
The lyrics of Shaka Ponk's song "Fonk Me" tell the story of someone coming into the singer's house and getting high to the point where they can hear them talking. The chorus repeats the phrase "Fonk Me," which could be interpreted as a request to experience the same high as the unknown person in the house. The verse that follows introduces the singer as "mister dance" and invites the listener to make them fly by letting them know in a good time. The final set of lines brings the focus back to the unknown person in the house who is still high and walking around, while the chorus repeats once more.
There are different ways to interpret the meaning behind "Fonk Me." On one hand, the repeated "Fonk Me" phrase could be seen as a request for the unknown person in the house to share their high with the singer. It could also be a playful call for good vibes and fun. On the other hand, the song's themes of altered states of consciousness and unexpected visitors could speak to deeper feelings of loneliness, escapism, and feeling like there's something missing in one's everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody came into my house
An unknown person has entered my home without my permission.
and now i see him walking
I am currently witnessing this intruder moving about in my house.
that somebody gets so high
This individual appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
i think i hear him talking
I can hear the intruder speaking, although I may not be able to clearly understand what they are saying due to their current state of mind.
Let me introduce myself
I would like to formally present myself to this new acquaintance.
nice to meet you mister dance
It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, sir who enjoys dancing.
and if you wanna make me fly
If you are capable of providing an incredible musical experience that surpasses my expectations, then I will undoubtedly be uplifted.
let me now in a good time
Please inform me in advance, during a suitable moment, if you have the ability to create captivating music.
so you came all alone
You have arrived without accompaniment.
nice to know you mister gone
It is a pleasure to be acquainted with you, sir who is now leaving.
and if you wanna blow my mind
If you are capable of providing an astounding musical experience that completely overwhelms me, then I will undoubtedly be amazed.
let me know in a good time
Please inform me in advance, during a suitable moment, if you have the ability to create sensational music.
Fonk Me!
Expressing a strong desire for an intense and meaningful musical experience.
Contributed by Matthew T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Łukasz Fi
After all this years, this is still one of my favorite songs !
Salutations de la Pologne
Mia Decat
shaka ponk fait revivre le rock français, vous êtes magique. <3
philippe zephal
shaka ponk a l'ancienne ça fait quand même grave plaisir
MOTIONDRUMMER
Tu m'étonne même si quand t'écoute leurs premiers albums il y a beaucoup de similitudes avec the 'evol
Et c'est ça qui est géniale !
claudine daussat
J'ADORE L'ANCIEN SHAKA PONK
Jérémie Fcq
J'aime beaucoup le côté paranoïaque presque étouffant du début de la chanson, le clip rend bien compte de ce côté un peu glauque. Génial !!
Bhakta-Buchtotronik-108
really good band, greetings from slovakia
Lucas Bachelet
Si, elle est dans le groupe depuis le début ou presque ! Mais elle ne fait que enregistrer en studio et écrire quelques chanson, elle apparait sur scène beaucoup plus tard ;)
Rachad Meya
A l'ancienne.. Toujours aussi bon :D
Bouillisateur
Se serait cool une shakaclock!