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.
Sum' luv'
Shaka Ponk Lyrics
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What you desire , what you want is may be no' what I need.
That's da same bada BOoGIE 'bout da cosa I did
Well I don't give a shit if we split today 'cause
What we shoulda woulda coulda do, nobody knows
You loved the way I talked, 'was one of those frenchies
Con da palabra shaka cool : for "face" I say "fiz"
'Cause now t’s not the same tone : for "sad" I say "swiz"
Watch'a !
Gimme some love (x4)
Hey boy would you tell me how much you love me (maybe someday) (x4)
Hey, maybe someday (x2)
Easy come easy go, one day "yes" the next day "no"
Schizophrenetica loca niña (loca niña)
From sweety to weepy now ya blow up on me
Well I don't give a shit let's split baby please
I loved the way you danced with da pink panties
And your booty shaka tight I was on my knees
You were the girl with the ass and the sunglasses
But now ts’not the same tone : for "sad" I say "swiz"
Watch'a !
Gimme some love (x4)
Hey boy would you tell me how much you love me (maybe someday) (x4)
Hey, maybe someday (x2)
Hey boy how much you love me (x3)
Hey boy would you tell me how much you love me
Gimme your soul
I cannot breath without you
'Cannot live if you let me go away
I am nada sin-tou.
Gimme some love
In the song "Sum' luv'" by Shaka Ponk, the lyrics delve into the complexities of desires, needs, and the uncertainties in relationships. The repetitive plea of "Gimme some love" throughout the song reflects a craving for affection and connection. The opening lines touch on the discrepancy between what one desires and what one truly needs, suggesting that what may be desired is not necessarily beneficial or fulfilling. There is a dismissive attitude towards potential conflicts or separations, with the idea that nobody truly knows what could have been or should have been.
The lyrics also highlight cultural references and language play, such as using French words like "fiz" for face and "swiz" for sad. This adds a playful and quirky element to the song, emphasizing the uniqueness of the interactions and communication within the relationship being depicted. The mention of hiding behind sunglasses and changing tones suggests a shift in emotions and dynamics, indicating a disconnect or change in the relationship's atmosphere.
The mention of a tumultuous relationship dynamic is evident in phrases like "Easy come easy go, one day 'yes' the next day 'no'" and the reference to a "schizophrenetica loca niña" transitioning from sweetness to tears. The lyrical imagery conveys a sense of unpredictability and emotional ups and downs in the relationship, culminating in a plea for understanding and love. There is a sense of resignation and acceptance of the uncertainties and complexities in relationships, with the repeated refrain of "maybe someday" hinting at a hope for reconciliation or clarity in the future.
In the final verses, the plea for love deepens as the singer implores for their partner's soul, conveying a sense of desperation and dependency on their love for sustenance and existence. The sentiment of not being able to breathe or live without the other person underscores the intensity of the emotions involved. The overall message of the song seems to be a blend of playfulness, vulnerability, and longing, capturing the intricate layers of human relationships and the yearning for love and connection amidst the turmoil and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
What you desire , what you want is may be no' what I need.
Your desires and wants may not align with what I need in a relationship.
That's da same bada BOoGIE 'bout da cosa I did
Similar issues and misunderstandings continue to arise in our relationship.
Well I don't give a shit if we split today 'cause
I am indifferent to the possibility of breaking up today.
What we shoulda woulda coulda do, nobody knows
The uncertainty of what could have been or should have been in our relationship is unknown to anyone.
You loved the way I talked, 'was one of those frenchies
You liked the way I spoke, being a typical French person.
Con da palabra shaka cool : for 'face' I say 'fiz'
I use cool words like 'shaka' for 'face' and 'fiz' for 'for'.
You gotta hide tu cara con da sunglasses
You have to hide your face with sunglasses.
'Cause now t's not the same tone : for 'sad' I say 'swiz'
The situation has changed now, so instead of using 'sad' I say 'swiz'.
Easy come easy go, one day 'yes' the next day 'no'
Things change quickly in a relationship, today it's a 'yes' and tomorrow it's a 'no'.
Schizophrenetica loca niña (loca niña)
You are like a schizophrenic crazy girl.
From sweety to weepy now ya blow up on me
You went from being sweet to being emotional and now you're exploding on me.
Well I don't give a shit let's split baby please
I don't care, let's break up, please.
I loved the way you danced with da pink panties
I loved the way you danced wearing pink panties.
And your booty shaka tight I was on my knees
Your tight and attractive backside made me kneel down.
You were the girl with the ass and the sunglasses
You were the girl with a nice backside who always wore sunglasses.
But now ts'not the same tone : for 'sad' I say 'swiz'
Just like before, the tone has changed, now I say 'swiz' instead of 'sad'.
Gimme your soul
I want your deepest emotions and essence.
I cannot breath without you
I feel suffocated and lost without you.
'Cannot live if you let me go away
I can't survive if you leave me.
I am nada sin-tou.
I am nothing without you.
Lyrics © LILI LOUISE MUSIQUE
Written by: . SHAKAPONK
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Olga Nie
Good band. I feel so cheerful when I'm listenin' Shaka Ponk :D Sometimes I have no idea what They singing about but It's still good band. ;p
paul le berre
j'a'ime
José Leroy
C 'est mon groupe préféré , ils envoient 😰😰😰😃😃😃💜💜
MonArt
viva Shaka Ponk ! La meilleur ziq' du world !
Imm0skyl
Voila de la bonne musique!
paul le berre
ben voila !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
marie coumes-gauchet
JE KIF GRAVE !!!
Priam
J’ai eu cet album au début de la montée des Shaka Ponk, et il m’a vraiment marqué.
Encore aujourd’hui j’ai les titres qui me reviennent en tête sans trop de raison, parfois ça part d’un mot qui m’a marqué dans les paroles, alors je commence à chantonner (avec ma propre interprétation douteuse des voix bien barrées qu’on leur connaît) puis dès que je peux j’écoute le son en question, et c’est toujours aussi énergisant ! 🐒
Rina Dreftscott
@Priam Pareil, d'ailleurs je cherchais une playlist à écouter quand sorti de nulle part, j'ai eu du Shaka Ponk en tête... Va pour Shaka Ponk alors ! XD
Baptiste Bonnin
@Priam oui je pense aussi 👍🏻😁