The Prodigy first emerged in the underground rave scene in the early 1990s and achieved popularity and worldwide recognition with UK number one singles such as "Firestarter" and "Breathe", both singles coming from their UK and US chart topping album The Fat of the Land (1997). A third single from the album, “Smack My Bitch Up”, was also successful. They earned titles like "the premiere dance act for the alternative masses" and "the Godfathers of Rave", and remain one of the most successful electronic acts of all time. They have sold an estimated 25 million records worldwide, and won numerous music awards during their career, including two Brit Awards for Best British Dance Act, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and received two Grammy Award nominations.
The Prodigy were founded in Braintree, Essex, in 1990 by keyboardist and songwriter Liam Howlett. He had taken piano lessons in his youth and gained the ability to play difficult passages in just a few run-throughs. After he decided to pursue a music career, Howlett met dancer and vocalist Keith Flint in mid-1989 at a rave at which Howlett was DJing. After Flint requested Howlett make a mix tape for him, Howlett obliged, returning a cassette several days later with a collection of his own songs on the other side. Howlett had scratched the word "Prodigy" onto the cassette, the same name as the Moog Prodigy analogue synthesiser, and Howlett's moniker. The tape was well-received by Flint and keyboardist Leeroy Thornhill who developed new dance sequences to the music and suggested to Howlett they begin a group together. They were soon joined by MC and vocalist Maxim, then known as Maxim Reality, and female dancer and vocalist Sharky, a friend of Flint's. Together they became the first line-up of the Prodigy.
On 4 March 2019, Keith Flint was found dead at his home in Essex, just weeks after playing six live dates in Australia and New Zealand. On 5 March, the band announced on Twitter that "all forthcoming concerts in 2019 would be canceled, effective immediately".
Following Flint's death, fans began using the Twitter hashtag "Firestarter4Number1" on various social media platforms to get "Firestarter" to top the British singles charts again. This was done out of respect for Keith Flint and to raise awareness of suicide among men.
On 20 August 2019, one day before his 48th birthday, Liam Howlett posted on the band's official Instagram page, saying he is "back in the studio making noise [...] brand new Prodigy tunes are gonna roll", referring to his intention to keep on releasing music under the Prodigy moniker.
Along with the Chemical Brothers and Fatboy Slim, the Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s. The Prodigy, however, is not considered entirely representative of the genre as their production "often reflected the more intelligent edge of trip-hop, and rarely broke into the mindless arena of true big beat" according to AllMusic. The Prodigy are also considered alternative dance, techno, electronica, breakbeat hardcore, and rave.
Liam Howlett cited early electro as a big influence, mentioning tunes like "Clear" by American music group Cybotron and "Al Naafiysh" by Hashim. Liam Howlett also cited The Bomb Squad, Public Enemy, and Rage Against the Machine as influences.
Rock 'n' Roll
The Prodigy Lyrics
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I wanna see how everybody's doing!
(cheering)
Are you feelin' good?
(yeah!)
No-no-no-no-no, listen are you feelin' good?
(louder yeah!, music starts)
Was it worth coming out tonight?
Are you sure?
(yeah!)
Are you 100% sure?
(yeah!)
Everybody come rock 'n roll with me?
(yeah! one guy in particular shouts really loud)
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
Kicking up in a brainstorm
(repeated)
Umm.. uhh... rock!
(guitars)
1, 2, 3... ahh!
Kicking up in a brainstorm
Kicking up in a brainstorm
Kicking up in a brainstorm
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
Kicking up in a brainstorm
(shouting)
1, 2, 3...
Kicking out the door
Kicking out the door
Kicking out the door
1, 2, (? ? ? )
(guitars)
(drums, real funky)
Ok, (? ? )
This is gonna be the last one!
(no!!)
This is gonna be the last one!
Get on the stage, I wanna...
I want some people to dance with me...
Ok, don't go waste the show
The Prodigy's "Rock 'n' Roll" is a high-energy, fast-paced song that is all about getting the crowd pumped up and ready to rock. The song starts with an introduction from the lead singer, who asks the crowd how they are feeling tonight, and if they are ready to rock. The crowd responds enthusiastically, and the music starts, with a heavy beat and driving guitars.
The lyrics are simple, but effective. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with the lead singer shouting "I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll" over and over again, encouraging the crowd to get up and dance. The verses are interspersed with guitar solos and funky drum beats, which build up to a frenzied crescendo towards the end of the song.
Overall, "Rock 'n' Roll" is a perfect example of The Prodigy's unique blend of electronic and rock music. It's a loud, energetic, and fun song that is designed to get the party started and keep it going all night long.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day
Welcome to our performance
I wanna see how everybody's doing!
I'm genuinely interested in the audience's energy tonight
(cheering)
The audience is excited to be here
Are you feelin' good?
How are you all feeling?
(yeah!)
The audience responds positively
No-no-no-no-no, listen are you feelin' good?
I want to make sure everyone is pumped up
(louder yeah!, music starts)
The audience confirms their excitement and the song begins
Was it worth coming out tonight?
Are you happy you decided to come here?
(yeah!)
The crowd is enjoying themselves
Are you sure?
I want to make sure everyone is having a good time
(yeah!)
The response is still positive
Are you 100% sure?
I'm checking once more that everyone is enjoying the show
(yeah!)
The audience is definitely having a great time
Everybody come rock 'n roll with me?
Let's all dance and party together
(yeah! one guy in particular shouts really loud)
The audience is enthusiastic about dancing
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
I love to party and dance
Kicking up in a brainstorm
I'm feeling creative and energized
(repeated)
This idea or feeling is being reinforced
Umm.. uhh... rock!
Let's just dance and have fun
(guitars)
The music is building up for an exciting moment
1, 2, 3... ahh!
The song is transitioning into something more intense
Kicking up in a brainstorm
Creativity and energy are still flowing
Kicking up in a brainstorm
The excitement and energy is being emphasized again
Kicking up in a brainstorm
This is still part of the exciting build-up
I roll 'n' rock, rock 'n' roll
I'm still loving the party and dancing
(shouting)
The energy level continues to rise
1, 2, 3...
The song is building up to something big
Kicking out the door
I'm ready to leave this place and have more fun
Kicking out the door
This feeling of wanting to leave is repeated
Kicking out the door
This is still part of the high-energy experience
1, 2, (? ? )
The song is transitioning again
(guitars)
The music is building up once more
(drums, real funky)
A funky rhythm is introduced
Ok, (? ? )
I'm pausing and gathering my thoughts
This is gonna be the last one!
This is the final song of the night
(no!!)
The audience is upset that the show is ending soon
This is gonna be the last one!
I'm reiterating that this is the end
Get on the stage, I wanna...
I want some people to dance with me on stage
I want some people to dance with me...
This is my last chance to have a great time with the audience
Ok, don't go waste the show
Let's make the most of the time we have left
Contributed by Lillian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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