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, βSmack My Bitch Upβ, 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.
Trials Of Love feat. B.K
The Prodigy Lyrics
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Come here darling, have a seat, we need to speak
Look straight in my eyes, tell me what you see?
Is it that same nigga that you fell for from the door
Ain't I that same nigga we was both on the train goin' hard
And then your shit surfaced
Takin' the phone in the bathroom, whisperin' wit your girlfriends
Try to play me on some jerk shit
Oohh shit
Kid, I kept it tight for you
Turned niggas down, didn't go out all them nights for you
And I ain't even that type of bitch
I heard about Jones Beach and Luke's Freak Fest
Nevertheless I still put my faith in you
You was my dog, so I stayed faithful
But I'll be goddamned if I be some nigga dumb bitch
It's fucked up it gotta go down like this
Yo, have you ever had a bitch that'll pop guns for you?
Type of nigga you'll do anything he ask to?
Snake bitch turn around and backstab you?
Crab nigga found out he fuckin' 'round too?
Threw her cash, threw in the smash, that's boo
Rockin' your 4 wheel drive and tattoo
Talk sweet thinkin' that he rockin' you to sleep?
Who me? Fall for that bullshit, you got it twist
You was once my bunny, now you want to act funny
I'm that same nigga from the first day who dress bummy
Same grimy style nigga, I'm still hungry
I never lost my thirst for takin' that money
I never lost my lust for chicks lovely
You met me on those terms, so that's how I'm runnin'
I still walk up in the crib 5 in the mornin'
And still count my cash before I crash
What you thought, you had a dunny? I ain't the one honey
You skim 20's out of my stacks of Benny's
You done found yourself a street life love, to death do us
Remember that shit, now everything's ass-backwards
We was more like Mickie and Mallory
You fouled out on me, found another man math in your Bally bag, damn
I wish you luck though, you sneaky bum ho
Catch you on the corner while I pass in my truck though
Yeah aight
First of all fuck you, and everything you own nigga
You got a lotta nerve, nigga
I should throw a brick through your shit, fuck your whips
It ain't about that, it's about you givin' out my dick
Or so it seems, I can only call it how I see it
Got hoes callin' the crib, hangin' up not speakin'
Come on, what type of shit is that?
What, I'm supposed to sit back, stay up all night for you to get back?
Like the world revolves around P
So while you strolled in at 5 I was comin' in at 3, 3:30
Niggas wanna play dirty
Fuck it, that's how you wanna rock? Let's get dirty
Yeah, condom wrappers in the back of the Azure
Talkin' 'bout you let your mans get off, your G ain't strong
I'm gone, you ain't worth the tears
You lost the best thing you ever had in your life, a waste of my years
Have you ever had a bitch that'll pop guns for you?
Type of nigga you'll do anything he ask to?
Snake bitch turn around and backstab you?
Crab nigga found out he fuckin' 'round too?
Threw her cash, threw in the smash, that's boo
Rockin' your 4 wheel drive and tattoo
Talk sweet thinkin' that he rockin' you to sleep?
Who me? Fall for that bullshit, you got the wrong bitch
I might give out, but I'll never give in
We might as well, be friends, yes we have
The lyrics to The Prodigy's "Trials of Love" featuring B.K. speak about the trials and tribulations of a tumultuous romantic relationship. The song presents a conversation between two individuals who are attempting to make sense of their failed relationship. B.K. is confronting her partner about his infidelity, whispering to her girlfriends about their relationship, and taking her for granted. The partner is attempting to defend his actions but ultimately realizes that he lost the best thing he ever had in his life.
The lyrics are raw and emotional, and they detail the complexities of love. The song is a commentary on the many challenges and obstacles that arise when two people try to make a relationship work. The lyrics reveal that love can be beautiful but that it can also be messy, complicated, and frustrating. Ultimately, the song shows that relationships can be challenging, but they are worth fighting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here darling, have a seat, we need to speak
The singer wants to have a conversation with their partner.
Look straight in my eyes, tell me what you see?
The singer is trying to see if their partner is hiding anything from them and wants them to tell the truth.
Is it that same nigga that you fell for from the door
The singer is asking if their partner still loves him like she did when they first started dating.
Ain't I that same nigga we was both on the train goin' hard
The artist is reminding their partner that he hasn't changed and is still the same person they fell in love with earlier.
And then your shit surfaced
The artist is referring to their partner's deceitful behavior getting exposed.
Takin' the phone in the bathroom, whisperin' with your girlfriends
The singer is accusing their partner of talking to someone secretly behind their back.
Try to play me on some jerk shit
The singer is accusing their partner of attempting to cheat on them.
Numbers underneath the sole of your lady Timb's
The artist is accusing their partner of hiding someone's contact information under her shoes.
Kid, I kept it tight for you
The artist is trying to tell their partner that they have always remained faithful to them.
Turned niggas down, didn't go out all them nights for you
The artist is telling their partner how they have sacrificed other opportunities to spend time with them.
And I ain't even that type of bitch
The singer is declaring that they have never cheated nor been unfaithful to their partner.
I heard about Jones Beach and Luke's Freak Fest
The artist is referencing an event where their partner might have engaged in something unfaithful.
Nevertheless I still put my faith in you
The singer is saying they have faith in their partner despite the rumors and allegations.
You was my dog, so I stayed faithful
The singer is reminding their partner that they remained loyal and faithful throughout the relationship.
But I'll be goddamned if I be some nigga dumb bitch
The singer is asserting that they will not tolerate being unappreciated and disrespected by their partner.
It's fucked up it gotta go down like this
The artist is expressing sadness that the relationship has come to an end in a negative way.
Have you ever had a bitch that'll pop guns for you?
The artist is asking if their partner has ever been so loyal and protective that they were willing to fight for them.
Type of nigga you'll do anything he ask to?
The singer is referencing the kind of person their partner is attracted to and is questioning why she picked him over the singer.
Snake bitch turn around and backstab you?
The singer is referencing a deceitful person who pretends to be trustworthy but does something hurtful behind one's back.
Crab nigga found out he fuckin' 'round too?
The artist is referencing someone who is also cheating on their partner.
Threw her cash, threw in the smash, that's boo
The artist is accusing their partner of betraying their trust for money and sex.
Rockin' your 4 wheel drive and tattoo
The artist is referencing materialistic things that their partner owns.
Talk sweet thinkin' that he rockin' you to sleep?
The singer is insinuating that their partner is falling for someone who is saying sweet things to make them fall asleep and forget about any wrongdoing.
Who me? Fall for that bullshit, you got the wrong bitch
The artist is confident that they won't fall for any deceitful behavior and that their partner has picked the wrong person to betray.
I might give out, but I'll never give in
The singer might collapse under pressure, but they will never give in to someone or something that's wrong.
We might as well, be friends, yes we have
The singer might be ready to be friends with their partner since they have already gone through a lot together.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN MAMAN, ALBERT JOHNSON, JOHN HERBERT JR. HARRIS, LOU BOND
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Calvert Beatz
Never stopped loving this album since it's day of release. The whole album is a work of art. Rest in peace P and thank you for the countless classics.
black ice
The whole damn album is a classic still banging in 2022 rest in peace prodigy.
Insidethemusik
Shoutout to anybody still listening in 2020
Daisy Fuentes
2021 ππΌ
Ronte Cold
@Daisy Fuentes βΌοΈ
IAm Monichello
2021-2022
TUNNELVISION 4 EVER
2022
Insidethemusik
@TUNNELVISION 4 EVER ππΎππΎππΎ
Prince Amu
She killed it
dubbschultz1
I listened to this album every day from the time it came out and even now! I love prodigy!