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.
My boom is bumpin'
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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In my own body its x-mum chemical
You know where I go when I buy da coco,
I
feel like Dita Von Teese lost in San Francisco
These lyrics from Shaka Ponk's song "My Boom is Bumpin'" describe the singer's feelings when he is under the influence of cocaine. The first line, "let me tell you how we feel," suggests that he is not alone in this experience and is likely referring to a group of people who share this habit. The line "In my own body its x-mum chemical" indicates that the singer feels a sense of liberation and escape when he is high. The phrase "x-mum chemical" refers to the chemical compound found in cocaine, which produces a euphoric and energizing effect on the user.
The next line, "You know where I go when I buy da coco," indicates that the singer has a regular supplier of cocaine. He is so familiar with the process that he feels comfortable using slang to refer to the drug. The final line, "I feel like Dita Von Teese lost in San Francisco," compares the singer's state of mind to that of the famous burlesque dancer who is known for her glamorous and seductive image. Being "lost in San Francisco" suggests a sense of disorientation and confusion, which is likely a result of the drug's effects.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is addicted to cocaine and enjoys the temporary escape it provides from his problems and reality. However, the use of metaphors and play on words also suggests a certain level of self-awareness about his addiction and the negative consequences it may have on his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well well, let me tell you how we feel:
I want to express our feelings to you in this moment.
In my own body its x-mum chemical
There is a chemical reaction happening within my body that is causing a particular feeling.
You know where I go when I buy da coco,
You are aware of the location I visit when I purchase cocaine.
I gotta get that feeling, that sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet coco!
I am seeking a specific feeling that comes from using cocaine.
My boom is bumpin', don't you hear the bass drum?
The music I am playing is very loud and the bass is making the room shake.
My heart is pumpin', don't you hear the bass drum?
The beat of the music is increasing my heart rate and making me excited.
My boom is bumpin', don't you hear the bass drum?
The music is so loud and energetic that my whole body is vibrating.
My heart is pumpin', don't you hear the bass drum?
The music is having a physical effect on my body and I can feel the beat of the bass in my chest.
I turn off the light to see your face
I am turning off the lights to focus on the person in front of me and see their facial expression more clearly.
Even if we're not in the right place
Even if we are not in a suitable location, the connection we feel is still strong.
I gotta get that feeling, that sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet cocooooo
I am in search of the same euphoric feeling I felt when I first used cocaine.
Contributed by Chase O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.