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.
Take Me To The Hospital
The Prodigy Lyrics
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Take me to the hospital
[Chorus]
Take me to the hospital [Repeat: x4]
Along came a spider
He was creepy like Dracula
So being with adrenaline
Hold it!
Welcome to the scene of the crash
Welcome to the scene of the crash
[Chorus]
Welcome to the scene of the crash
Welcome to the scene of the crash
[Chorus]
The Prodigy's song Take Me to the Hospital is an intense and adrenaline-fueled track that is an ode to the unruliness and madness of the party scene. The opening verses, "Take me to the hospital," are repeated thrice, signaling an urgent need for medical attention. The singer is taking a risk: by attending a party and immersing himself in the scene, he is exposing himself to danger and the possibility of injury. The chorus repeats this theme, with the need for medical attention being emphasized over and over again.
The second verse introduces a new character, an ominous figure who is described as "creepy like Dracula" and "bug-like." The listener is unsure whether this character is a person or a metaphor for the dangerous and potentially harmful elements of the party scene. However, the singer seems to welcome this character's presence, as it adds to the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere.
The song reaches its climax with the repeated phrase "Welcome to the scene of the crash," which is repeated twice. This is a nod to the destructive nature of the party scene, where individuals are pushed to their limits, and things can quickly spiral out of control. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the sense of urgency and the need for help, ultimately culminating in a visceral and explosive track that perfectly captures the energy and chaos of the party scene.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me to the
I desperately need to go
hospital
a medical facility where I can be treated
Take me to the hospital
I urgently need medical attention
Along came a spider
Something unexpected happened
He was creepy like Dracula
It was unsettling like a horror movie
He's bug-like, he was a friend
Despite his appearance, he was helpful
So being with adrenaline
I was filled with energy and urgency
Hold it!
Stop here, something important is happening
Welcome to the scene of the crash
You have arrived at the site of a serious accident or incident
Welcome to the scene of the crash
You have arrived at the site of a serious accident or incident
Take me to the hospital
I still need medical attention
Take me to the hospital
I still need medical attention
Take me to the hospital
I still need medical attention
Take me to the hospital
I still need medical attention
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LIAM HOWLETT, KEITH FLINT, JARI SALO, PAUL HENRIK MALMSTROM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@773a22
Never been the hugest prodigy fan but I respect them and honestly I was lucky to see them in one of their last shows
It was an amazing show really heavy!
I never been so alive I was literally fighting for my life I was really close to the stage and I'm not strong so I've been pushed all over the place
During the live set they made the slow moment of this son (minute 2.12 ) and I was again really close to them I broke my phone during the concert my boots were broken (don't ask me how) and even my trousers and shirt but during that part I saw flint and he was a god
shorter then me weaker then me but standing as a god among us everything was slow...
Then he looked to me and said 'CRASH'
So yeah there is no heaven,no hell and in that moment of his troubled life, he was happy
he was a god
You lived you life in war Mr flint
Now I hope you are in peace
@WesleyInman
My daughter started singing this in the car at 2 years old. She thinks it says "Take me to the Popsicle". She does the deep voice and everything when she says it too. Priceless.
@WesleyInman
PlanetCheat no problem. Her newest one..."Smack my B** up"..she thinks it says "Snap My pichta"(picture) LOL I have not corrected her..She's 9 now.
@xxsdelphia729
That's adorable and hardcore at the same time.
@SortenRavn
But did you get her the Popsicle then ?
@rubenfrankish
Kids are so random! LOL!
@smokez5931
Legend girl Wes, my lil girl thought " to the beat of the drum bang bang" Was to the nigga on the drum...nah babe we live in Brixton lil miss. Kids are plenty diverse bruv.
@ambermiller4997
Rest in peace Keith, you’ll always remain in our hearts. Remember legends never die.
@Del-Lebo
Going to the hospital for some mental helth help in 9 days! Hanging in there and Tearing it up!!!!!!!!
@user-nd7yj3vv3q
прекрасная, добрая, успокаивающая музыка перед сном! Прекрасные ребята! С детства их помню!
@alinacholod1351
Это самые крутые ребята 🤘🏻🤘🏻🔥🔥🔥