2) The Prostitutes are an indie band formed in 2004 in Prague, Czech Republic. They are highly acclaimed by the music press as well as by quickly growing amount of fans.
The members are singer Adrian T. Bell, guitarist Martin Destroyer (Martin Přikryl), keyboard player Stevie LFO (Martin Převrátil) and drummer Luk Santiago (Lukáš Přikryl), the guest bass-guitarist is Adam Piaf (Adam Vopička) Šmity (former bass-guitarists: Mark Jukebox (Marek Dziuba) till 2006 and Šmity (Martin Chmátal) till 2009). The Prostitutes released their first album "Get Me Out Of Here" in September 2006 followed by Hometown Zombies album released on 3th March 2009.
The pre-history sees Luk Santiago and Martin Destroyer playing in bands like The Night Traffic and Angličáky in 1989-1995. Santiago, LFO and Destroyer played together in another band called The Radios, which disintegrated in 2004. They invited a bass player and a singer and started a new band in November 2004.
In April of 2005, the band recorded their first EP with four tracks: Look into My Eyes, She's a Monster, She's a Prostitute and Sunshine. In July, they appeared in the Star Guitar show of Ocko TV, the biggest music TV station in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Since then, the Ocko TV has been broadcasting their video-clips for Look into My Eyes and She's a Monster. Also in July, the Alternative channel of Radiožurnál (Czech biggest radio station) presented She's a Monster. NMM named The Prostitutes the best new band. Radio 1 listed the single Sunshine into their broadcasting scheme. On the 5th September, the Alternative channel of Radiožurnál presented The Prostitutes again, this time with an extensive interview. An article on The Prostitutes was published in the Filter magazine in that same week. iDnes, the biggest Czech news portal, ranked the single She's A Monster 10th in the chart of the "20 most significant tracks of September 2005". She's A Monster was in Hitparade at Ocko for 7 weeks beating up pop-stars such as Madonna, Rammstein or Depeche Mode.
The band played many shows during 2005/2006 including major towns and cities in the Czech Republic as well as major festivals like United Islands Of Prague.
Their debut album was awaited with big expectations and they were, according to huge press response, fullfilled. Get Me Out Of Here was released 4th September, 2006 under Championship Records and is distributed by Sony/BMG. Filter magazine gave it 4/5, Music magazine gave it 5/5, Musicserver gave 9/10. NMM gave them 4/5 saying that some of the tracks are the best what came out in the Czech Republic in last 10 years so far. First single Sunshine hit the charts at Radio Wave dominating at number 1 for 6 weeks and Radio Akropolis being in top ten for more than 3 months. The music video for the single Sunshine scored in all Czech major TV charts.
In November 2006 the band toured in Spain, together with a Spanish band called CatPeople. They played in Granada, Cartagena, Jaen and Barcelona. Despite the fact that they were in Spain for the very first time, they raised quite big media attention having a music video appearance in MTV Spain, interview and a part of live performance in main Spanish national television, interview and songs broadcasting in a prominent Spanish music show compared to John Peel Session at NRE 3 and also very good online coverage at Spanish speaking music servers. They were also invited back to Barcelona in May and August 2007.
3) The prostitutes are a punk rock band from the Inland Empire, CA formed in 2005. The band has been gaining acclaim within the local music scene and constantly play shows. Recently they have played with the likes of Agent Orange, CH3, Johnny Cheapo and The Runts. They are a punk throwback to the bands of the LA hardcore scene from the 80's, being compared to The Dead Kennedy's, Aggression, TSOL.
4) Punk / rockabilly band from Porto, Portugal.
Éléphant
The Prostitutes Lyrics
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Walking through the jungle
Picking up the loose wood
Lying around here
I've been walking for ten days
Straight now
I′m getting kinda hungry
Today
Looking for some bamboo
But all I hear is hut hut
I need a little rest now
I need to have a break
Walking through the jungle
Picking up the loose wood
And I think it's about time
To get outta here
Would you like to come home
From picking up the loose wood
I'm getting kinda hungry
But there ain′t no bamboo
Around here I′m an elephant
Walking through the jungle
And I think it's about time
To sleep
I′ve been thinking
A have very good life
I get to go to bed at night
Even if it's just on my feet
I′m an elephant
Walking through the jungle
Picking up the loose wood
Lying around here
The lyrics to The Prostitutes' song "Elephant" tell the story of an elephant walking through the jungle, picking up loose wood, and searching for bamboo to eat. The elephant is tired and hungry, and longing for a rest and sustenance. Throughout the song, the elephant reflects on his life and thinks about the simple pleasures he enjoys, like going to bed at night, even if it's just on his feet.
The metaphor of the elephant wandering through the jungle and picking up loose wood could be interpreted in a number of ways. It may represent the struggle to survive in a tough environment or the search for sustenance amidst scarcity. It could also be a commentary on the human condition, where we often feel like we are wandering through life trying to find our way and pick up whatever scraps we can to get by.
Overall, the lyrics to "Elephant" are poetic and mysterious, leaving the listener to draw their own conclusions about its meaning. The song is set to an upbeat, catchy tune, which adds to its whimsical and dreamlike quality.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an elephant
I am unique and powerful, navigating through unfamiliar and sometimes difficult environments with grace and strength.
Walking through the jungle
I am facing my challenges head on, unafraid and determined to overcome any obstacles that come my way.
Picking up the loose wood
As I journey through life, I am mindful of the opportunities to gather resources and build something beautiful, even from seemingly insignificant or discarded pieces.
Lying around here
There is potential for beauty and value all around me, even in the unexpected and hidden places.
I've been walking for ten days
My journey has been long and arduous, and I am feeling tired and drained.
Straight now
There has been no break or pause in my journey, and I have been constantly moving forward.
I'm getting kinda hungry
My physical needs are starting to catch up with me, and I require nourishment and sustenance to continue.
Today
In this moment, I am aware of my present needs and am seeking to meet them.
Looking for some bamboo
I am seeking out the resources that I need to sustain myself and continue on my journey.
But all I hear is hut hut
I am encountering obstacles and interference that are preventing me from accessing the resources that I need.
I need a little rest now
I am aware of my limitations and am seeking a moment of respite to recharge and rejuvenate.
I need to have a break
It is imperative that I take a moment to slow down and restore my energy, in order to persevere through the challenges ahead.
And I think it's about time
I am aware of the passing of time and the need to make the most of every moment.
To get outta here
I am ready to move on from this particular obstacle or challenge and continue on my journey.
Would you like to come home
I am extending an invitation to a companion who may be able to offer support and encouragement on my journey.
From picking up the loose wood
Together, we can gather the resources that we need to create something beautiful and meaningful from the fragments of our lives.
But there ain't no bamboo
Even with support from a companion, there may be times when resources are scarce and it is challenging to find what we need to sustain ourselves.
Around here I'm an elephant
I am a powerful and resilient force in the world, even if the circumstances may sometimes be difficult or challenging.
And I think it's about time
Once again, I am aware of the passage of time and the need to make the most of each moment.
To sleep
After a long and difficult journey, it is important to rest and rejuvenate, in order to continue on with renewed strength and resilience.
I've been thinking
Reflecting on my journey and the experiences that have shaped me into the person I am today.
A have very good life
Despite the challenges and difficulties, I am grateful for the opportunities that have come my way and the resilience that I have developed.
I get to go to bed at night
Even amidst the chaos and uncertainty of life, I am able to find moments of peace and rest, which sustain me through the journey.
Even if it's just on my feet
Even in challenging circumstances, I am able to find small moments of comfort and respite, which help to sustain me through the journey.
Writer(s): John Baldwin, Josh Homme, David Eric Grohl
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.