Strange Disease - Prozzak, 1998

 
 

A little sexual frustration
Combined with lack of motivation
And a loss of concentration
I've got a strange disease
I can't concentrate on work
My libido's gone berserk
Now I'm sweating through my shirt
I've got a strange disease

Two weeks ago
You said you'd never leave me
And here I am alone
And in this world of reckless happenstance
Why do good things have to go away
And leave you with nothing
Ya, you left me with nothing
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
And a strange disease
wee ooo wee ooo (x3)

Hyper emotional sensations
Sent via television stations
Unaffected by locations
I've got a strange disease
I can't seem to get to sleep
I don't want nothing to eat
Walking up and down your street
I've got a strange disease

(Minnie Mae)
Why did you have to put
so much pressure on me?

You pushed my heart away

(Simon)
I didn't mean to scare you little one
Is there nothing I can say?
Don't leave me with nothing
Ya you left me with nothing
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
And a strange disease
wee ooo wee ooo (x3)

Now I'm standing in the rain
Water soaking through my brain
Every droplet speaks your name
And it's driving me insane

I don't want to go to work
My libido's gone berserk
I don't want nothing to eat
Walking up and down your street

But only two weeks ago
You said you'd never leave me
And here I am alone
And in this world of reckless happenstance
Why do good things have to go away?
And leave you with nothing
Ya you left me with nothing
Ah Ah Ah Ah Ah
And a strange disease
wee ooo wee ooo (till fade)
 
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Prozzak is a two member side project of the Canadian band, The Philosopher Kings. James McCollum and Jason Levine imagine themselves as cartoon characters Simon and Milo. Their songs (and animated videos), usually revolve around (muscle-bound) Milo supporting his best friend (floating head) Simon in his quest for true love. I picked "Strange Disease" to play here, although their most notable hit was probably "Sucks to be You", also released in 1998 on the album, Hot Show.

The innovative marrying of music and animated characters give Prozzak its special charm. Using these amiable guys to plug into the video circuit was a clever marketing ploy, as well...not to mention using the web to reach a larger audience. Youtube is loaded with these entertaining little gems. Their website contains more information about the band, although there isn't much mention of them since 2006...

Hey - maybe Simon's found himself a girlfriend, and is living anonymously in suburbia.

P. S. If you want to buy a Prozzak T-shirt, it looks like you can get one here.