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.
French touch puta madre
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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Cause of da screenz in your eyes
“Love is money today” said mi mutha madre
The sounds surround da radio town
“Love is lost anyway” said mi mutha padre
BREAK!
French Touch Puta Madre!
Hey hey hey this beat is out of da law
Whata sacrilegio, please da beat gotta go
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
Yes I am, mother
BREAK
The sound of da radio bands solo goes mono baby
It sounds “de puta madre”
The style of da idiot gangs, on da video channels is so touchy today
FRENCH TOUCH de puta madre!
Hey hey hey this beat is out of da law
Whata sacrilegio, please da beat gotta go
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
Primis Player Placeholder
Yes I am, mother
BREAK
The sound of da radio bands solo goes mono baby
It sounds “de puta madre”
The style of da idiot gangs, on da video channels is so touchy today
FRENCH TOUCH de puta madre!
The sound of da radio bands solo goes mono baby
It sounds “de puta madre”
The style of da idiot gangs, on da video channels is so touchy today
FRENCH TOUCH de puta madre!
The lyrics to Shaka Ponk's song French touch puta madre highlight the negative effects of technology on society and the superficiality of popular culture. The first two lines suggest that the world is blinded by screens, which could refer to the dominance of technology and media in people's lives. The next two lines quote the singer's parents who have opposing views on love. This could suggest a division between generations when it comes to values and priorities. The break is a shout-out to French Touch, a genre of electronic music that originated in France in the 1990s. It highlights the rebellious and unconventional nature of the artist.
The second verse claims that the radio emits sounds that are "de puta madre," which is Spanish slang for "awesome" or "excellent." This suggests that there is some genuine art and talent in the music industry. However, the next line implies that the video channels are full of "idiot gangs" who prioritize style over substance. The repetition of the phrase "French Touch de puta madre" could be interpreted as a sarcastic comment on the trendiness of French Touch and its imitation by less talented artists.
Overall, the song criticizes the commercialization and homogenization of music and culture, while also recognizing that there are still some genuinely talented artists out there.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi mundo's blind
My world is blinded by the screens in your eyes
“Love is money today” said mi mutha madre
My mother said that love is equivalent to money in today's world
The sounds surround da radio town
The sounds of the radio fill the air of the town
“Love is lost anyway” said mi mutha padre
My father said that love is lost regardless
Hey hey hey this beat is out of da law
This beat is breaking the laws of music
Whata sacrilegio, please da beat gotta go
This is sacrilegious, the beat must be stopped
I am like a beasty freaky zo'
I am like an intense and wild animal
The sound of da radio bands solo goes mono baby
The single notes of the radio bands sound amazing
It sounds “de puta madre”
It sounds amazing
The style of da idiot gangs, on da video channels is so touchy today
The style of the foolish groups on video channels is popular and trendy today
FRENCH TOUCH de puta madre!
The French style is amazing!
Yes I am, mother
Yes, I am intense and wild like a beast
Lyrics © LILI LOUISE MUSIQUE
Written by: . SHAKAPONK
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