History… Read Full Bio ↴Shakra is a Swiss hard rock band founded in the late 1990's.
History:
With their first releases "Shakra" (1997), and "Moving Force" (1999), and by touring with Great White and Uriah Heep, the early career of this Swiss band was a steep learning curve with dramatic success but the real breakthrough came with their third record "Power Ride" (2001) when singer Pete Wiedmer was forced to leave the band because of ill health, replaced by Mark Fox. Mark immediately put his stamp on the following album "Rising" (2003), which saw Shakra rise higher on the career ladder than ever before and hit the German and Swiss album charts. The band played several concerts and festivals, one of which was the prestigious "Bang Your Head" event.
The controversial video clip for the song "Chains Of Temptation" showed singer Fox giving himself a heroin injection. After supporting Iron Maiden at the Swiss "Spirit Of Rock" festival, Shakra then took the decision to tour through 12 countries with HammerFall and Stratovarius. The band played a huge show in Zurich with Guns N' Roses in 2006. Shortly after the Everest album was released, Mark Fox left the band and was replaced by John Prakesh on vocals. New releases include "Back On Track" in Feb 2011 and "Powerplay" in Jan 2013. On April 23, 2014, John Prakesh announced he was leaving Shakra. October 2015, Mark Fox joined Shakra again. A new single, Hello, was released.
Studio albums:
Shakra (1998)
Moving Force (1999)
Power Ride (2001)
Rising (2003)
Fall (2005)
Infected (2007)
Everest (2009)
Back On Track (2011)
Powerplay (2013)
High Noon (2016)
Snakes & Ladders (2017)
Live albums:
The Live Side (2000)
My Life My World (2004)
Compilation albums:
Life Tales – The Ballads (2017)
Dirty money
Shakra Lyrics
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You're gonna find out the hard way
Nobody's gonna give you the time of the day
Nothing in life is for free hey
You think you need to do it all right
But you're too stupid to know how
You'd do anything for it
You really earned it now
Cause it's all dirty money
And you need it obviously
How 'bout a little more
So you look for sugar but you just get the whip
You made a choice, gotta eat it
That wretched sorry look won't help you out now
I hope you get what you needed
You think you need to do it all right
But you're too stupid to know how
It's all for the money
You'd do anything for it
You really earned it now
Cause it's all dirty money
And you need it obviously
How 'bout a little more
The song Dirty Money by Shakra is all about greed and the lengths that people will go to in order to make a quick buck. The first verse warns against the dangers of believing that you have everything under control. The reality is that life is not easy, and nothing comes for free. The second verse is more direct, calling out those who are so desperate for money that they are willing to sacrifice their own values and morality. The lyrics suggest that these individuals are too foolish to understand the true cost of their actions. The chorus repeats the idea that money is the driving force behind these actions and that it is "dirty" money that has been obtained through unethical means. Despite this, those who are addicted to the power of money will do anything to get more of it.
The second half of the song is more focused on consequences. The verses describe the disappointment and shame that comes from realizing that the price of dirty money is higher than expected. It is no longer possible to pretend that morality is not at stake. Even though those who have succumbed to greed may have thought they were in control, now they must face the consequences of their actions. The chorus repeats the idea that money is the driving force, but now it is clear that it is not worth the cost.
Overall, Shakra's song Dirty Money is a warning against greed and the temptations of money. The lyrics suggest that people who are too focused on making money will end up paying a steep price, and that the pursuit of wealth can lead to moral decay and a lack of empathy for others.
Line by Line Meaning
Buddy, so you think you got it under control
You believe you have everything sorted out
You're gonna find out the hard way
Your actions will have consequences
Nobody's gonna give you the time of the day
No one will pay attention to you
Nothing in life is for free hey
You have to pay the price for everything
You think you need to do it all right
You are convinced that you must do things the right way
But you're too stupid to know how
However, you lack the intelligence and skills to do so
It's all for the money
Your motives are solely driven by monetary gain
You'd do anything for it
You are willing to do anything to acquire money
You really earned it now
You believe you deserve the money you obtained
Cause it's all dirty money
However, the money was obtained through dishonest or illegal means
And you need it obviously
You have a dire need for the money, regardless of how it was obtained
How 'bout a little more
You have an insatiable desire for more money
So you look for sugar but you just get the whip
You were searching for something sweet but ended up being punished
You made a choice, gotta eat it
You made a decision and now have to face the consequences
That wretched sorry look won't help you out now
Feigning remorse or faking apologies will not improve your situation
I hope you get what you needed
I wish you obtain what you were seeking
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.