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.
Serial Thrilla
The Prodigy Lyrics
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Crowd disruptor
You corruptor
Everytimer..
Yea!
Damage destructor
Crowd disruptor
Mainliner
Taste Me, Taste Me!
Succumb to me, Succumb to me!
Taste Me, Taste Me!
Succumb to me, Succumb to me!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Damage destructor
Crowd disruptor
Mainliner
Everytimer..
Taste Me, Taste Me!
Succumb to me, Succumb to me!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Damage Destructor
Crowd disruptor
Mainliner
Everytimer..
Taste Me, Taste Me!
Succumb to me, Succumb to me!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
The lyrics to The Prodigy's "Serial Thrilla" describe a destructive force that disrupts crowds and corrupts individuals. The lines "Damage destructor, crowd disruptor" illustrate this force's ability to cause harm and chaos. The lines "Taste Me, Taste Me! Succumb to me, Succumb to me!" suggest that this force is seductive and alluring, drawing people in and ultimately causing their downfall. The repetition of the phrase "Serial Thrilla, serious killa!" at the end of each verse further emphasizes the danger and power of this force.
Overall, the lyrics of "Serial Thrilla" paint a picture of a dangerous and fascinating entity that leaves destruction and chaos in its wake. The song seems to be warning against giving in to temptation and being drawn in by things that may ultimately lead to harm.
Line by Line Meaning
Damage destructor
I am the destroyer of all things, causing chaos and wreaking havoc.
Crowd disruptor
I have the power to disrupt and agitate crowds of people, provoking them to act recklessly.
You corruptor
I am the one who entices and corrupts you, leading you down a path of destruction and self-indulgence.
Everytime...
Each time I make my presence known, my power and influence only grow stronger.
Yea!
I revel in the chaos and destruction that I create.
Mainliner
I am the one who is always at the forefront, leading others down a path of excess and indulgence.
Taste me, taste me
Indulge in me, give in to your darkest desires and temptations.
Succumb to me, succumb to me
Fall under my spell and submit to my influence completely.
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
I am a repeat offender, a true killer who relishes in the thrill of destruction and chaos.
Damage destructor
I am the ultimate destroyer, leaving behind a trail of devastation wherever I go.
Crowd disruptor
I am the master of chaos, shaking up the crowds and inciting them to act recklessly.
Mainliner
I am the one who leads the way, pushing boundaries and indulging in excess at every turn.
Serial Thrilla, serious killa!
I am an unstoppable force, a true killer who is always on the hunt for their next victim.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LEONARD ANTHONY ARRAN, DEBORAH ANN DYER, KEITH FLINT, LIAM HOWLETT
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@aleshkaemelyanov
Муза из Голицыно
Прими коленями уставший мой овал!
Причалить дай, как в гавань или порты!
Погладь лучи волос с теплом похвал.
И стану я талантливейшим, гордым!
Прими, как Бог, разумный и простой,
церковный стан, молящий о прощеньи.
Оставь на миг, извечнейший постой,
и подожгу фрегат без сожаленья!
Согрей же путника, что истину искал.
И будто солнышко, придай луне сиянье.
Я пред величием твоим так тих и мал.
Напомни мне, как выглядят свиданья!
Приму твой культ, тропинки и пути,
ведь я влюблён так очень-очень-очень!
Желаю я вдвоём на бал пойти
и встретить там голицынскую осень!
@garesh8353
В 90-х prodigy некий эталон музыки, от металлюг до рэперов слушали все!!!!!
@carloscamposprodigy
Keith Flint que saudade de vc ❤ Nunca deixem de ouvir The Prodigy
@user-fs7ly9bp4s
The prodigy заставит двигаться любого,высший пилотаж электронной музыки.
@targs3165
Отличный трек, все еще звучащий шикарно
Still an excellent, perfectly sounding track🎸💯
@alexanderegorov827
Мой любимый трэк. Почему-то ему удивляется мало внимания. Даже они сами играли его не на всех концертах
@pablosalle9738
Estas bandas son las que te hacen pensar que la vida es muy corta para estar sentado esperando a que pase.
@user-rf3lp9sb3t
Привет поколению что под Продижей месилось на школьных дискотеках
@anton1hannel626
у нас в школе песенку буратино ставили))
@skipkovich3597
@@anton1hannel626 ))))))))))))))
@user-vv4fd3xq1h
85...с 98ого в ахуе...