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.
Some guide
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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Anotha re-contruction cuz I care
Whatever we may do or say
Sometime, someday
I'll go my way
I've got a new elation now
She's he best I ever had
Sometime, someday
I'll go my way
I live my life on a line, such a mess
And this has nothing to do with your "blessin"
I lost my soul and my pride(more or less)
But Some Guide someday will be my way
I've got a new connection now
She told me she needs me somehow
She wanna be a part of me...(no biggie 'till I stay)
I joined a new religion
Ain't got no mo' confusion
You solo have to give and pray,
But no matta how hard I pray
Sometime, someday,
I'll go my way
The lyrics to Shaka Ponk's song "Some Guide" are about the struggles of miscommunication, reconstruction, and the individual's journey to find their way in life. The first verse talks about how there have been multiple instances of miscommunication and reconstruction, but the individual cares about the relationship enough to try again. However, sometimes one has to go their own way.
The second verse talks about finding a new elation from the best she ever had. No matter what she'll do or say, someday, the individual will go their own way. The third verse talks about living life on a line and how it has nothing to do with anyone's blessings. The person lost their soul and pride. But the individual knows that someday they will find their way through the guidance of a higher power.
The chorus talks about having a new connection and joining a new religion where there is no more confusion. They only have to give and pray. But again, no matter how hard one prays, someday they will go their own way. The song speaks to the universal human experience of trying to navigate through life and find one's true path.
Line by Line Meaning
Anotha mis-communication there
Another time where we didn't understand each other
Anotha re-contruction cuz I care
I will try to fix it because I care
Whatever we may do or say, Sometime, someday, I'll go my way
Despite how hard we try, one day I will have to go my own way
I've got a new elation now, She's he best I ever had, No matter what she'll sing or play, Sometime, someday, I'll go my way
I am happy with my new partner, but even with her, I know that eventually I will have to leave
I live my life on a line, such a mess, And this has nothing to do with your "blessin", I lost my soul and my pride(more or less), But Some Guide someday will be my way
My life is a bit of a mess, and it's not because of anyone's blessing. But I'm hoping that someday I will find a guide to help me get back on track
I've got a new connection now, She told me she needs me somehow, She wanna be a part of me...(no biggie 'till I stay)
Someone new has come into my life, and she wants to be a part of me. But I'm not making any big commitments yet
I joined a new religion, Ain't got no mo' confusion, You solo have to give and pray, But no matta how hard I pray, Sometime, someday, I'll go my way
I've joined a new religion to try to find clarity. But even with all the praying, I know that someday I will have to make my own choices
Contributed by Jeremiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.