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.
Sonic
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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Did you ever see him on top?
He's the 'bot con da cuero mega benino
Now I try to fall asleep, cause i'm in pretty deep!
I cannot get my feet on da ground
Zebu's got his own land and he's rulling it!
shaka masta
shaka masta
Zebu god's got a burning bad blood running through his veins,
Sugar zen, bang! sugar zen
Did you ever see him on top?
He's the 'bot con da cuero mega benino
Now I try to fall asleep, cause i'm in pretty deep!
I cannot get my feet on da ground
Zebu's got his own land and he's rulling it!
shaka masta
shaka masta
shaka masta
Sometime i lose my mind, because you leave me Sonic
I wanna reach my tribe, i want to know el camino
Something is dark inside the coma mio you know
Duyu feel da panic, cause of da Sonic
Loca cosa i say:
I gave you Coca, now you pay!
A mosquito? know he's gay
Duyu wanna go my way
Zo I AM a chica mala!
If she's bad, you got to zap her
No macina, I'm a man, dying fasta ... watch
The lyrics to Shaka Ponk's song "Sonic" are cryptic and abstract, with a mix of English and Spanish words used. The song seems to be about a powerful and dominant figure named Zebu, who may be a god or a leader ruling over his own land. The repetition of "sugar zen, bang! sugar zen" and "shaka masta" creates a catchy chorus that adds an element of urgency to the song.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of feeling lost or disconnected, with lines like "Now I try to fall asleep, cause I'm in pretty deep! I cannot get my feet on da ground." The singer may be struggling to find their place or purpose, and the mention of "Sonic" suggests that they may be searching for a sense of belonging or community. The use of both English and Spanish words adds to the sense of disorientation and multicultural influences in the song.
Overall, "Sonic" is a complex and layered song that leaves room for interpretation. It could be about power structures, identity struggles, or simply a celebration of music and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Sugar zen, bang! sugar zen
A sudden exclamation to kickstart the song.
Did you ever see him on top?
Asking if the listener has seen the powerful Zebu in his element.
He's the 'bot con da cuero mega benino
Describing Zebu as a powerful and popular individual with great style and charisma.
Now I try to fall asleep, cause i'm in pretty deep!
Feeling overwhelmed and unable to cope with the situation.
I cannot get my feet on da ground
Feeling lost and disconnected from reality.
Zebu's got his own land and he's rulling it!
Zebu is dominating and controlling his surroundings.
Zebu god's got a burning bad blood running through his veins,
Zebu has an intense and formidable energy within him.
Sometime i lose my mind, because you leave me Sonic
Feeling mentally unstable and distressed due to the absence of Sonic.
I wanna reach my tribe, i want to know el camino
Desiring to connect with one's community and find one's path in life.
Something is dark inside the coma mio you know
Feeling troubled and tormented by something buried within oneself.
Duyu feel da panic, cause of da Sonic
Feeling anxious and fearful due to Sonic's absence.
Loca cosa i say:
Starting a new verse with an exclamation.
I gave you Coca, now you pay!
Demanding payment in return for a past favor.
A mosquito? know he's gay
Dismissing an insignificant pest as irrelevant and unimportant.
Duyu wanna go my way
Inviting someone to follow and join the singer on their path.
Zo I AM a chica mala!
Asserting oneself as a bad girl.
If she's bad, you got to zap her
Implying a violent approach to handling a problematic woman.
No macina, I'm a man, dying fasta ... watch
Dismissing any doubts of one's masculinity and suggesting they are ready for action and adventure.
Contributed by Jordan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.