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Panem Et Circenses (single mix)

by Jean Koning

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The phrase "Panem Et Circenses" originates from Rome in "Satire X" of the Roman satirical poet Juvenal (c. CE 100). In context, the Latin panem et circenses (bread and games) identifies the only remaining interest of a Roman populace which no longer cares for its historical birthright of political involvement.

During the Covid-19 lockdown, #JK thought this phrase was useful for the people's short-tempered behavior, and the things they sadly all longed for--apparently entertainment over sitting through the pandemic threat.

The single "Panem Et Circenses" is part of the dystopian album "Poor Jericho"

lyrics

i don't care about your problems
i don't care once you turn your back

is it any wonder
i'm so full of thunder these days
ignore the empire's decline
i've given you my time
once you promised me
bread and games
bread and games

i don't care as long as they entertain me
i don't care what tomorrow could bring me

is it any wonder
i'm so full of thunder these days
ignore the empire's decline
i've given you my time
once you promised me
bread and games
bread and games

just give me (gimme gimme gimme)
just give me (gimme gimme gimme)
bread
and
games

is it any wonder
i'm so full of thunder these days
ignore the empire's decline
i've given you my time
once you promised me
bread and games
bread and games

credits

released July 23, 2021
Jean: vocal, prepared studio piano through leslie cabinets, akai drum
Mino: accidentally ruined percussion
Afropella: backing vox
Caton: guitar
Tomas: bass
Paulinho, Carlo and Mino: additional percussion

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Jean Koning Amsterdam, Netherlands

Jean Koning has been a compelling force in the underground music scene since his unlikely folk&jazz debut transferring the band The Children of a Lesser God into the avant-punk extravaganza !JP in 1988. His star-studded career includes albums such as Notes from Purgatory, Man Enough to be a Woman and Wake Up In L.A.
Throughout his career, Mr. Koning has been honored with numerous awards.
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