Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manu_Chao
Discography
Clandestino (1998)
Próxima Estación: Esperanza (2001)
Radio Bemba Sound System (2002)
Sibérie m'était contéee (2004)
La Radiolina (2007)
Baionarena (2008)
Rainin In Paradize
Manu Chao Lyrics
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Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
In Zaire
Was no good place to be
This world go crazy
It’s an atrocity
In Congo
Still no good place to be
Them kill me buddy
Its a calamity
Go Masai go Masai
Be mellow
Go Masai go Masai
Be sharp
Go Masai go Masai
Be mellow
Go Masai go Masai
Be sharp
In Monrovia
This (is) no good place to be
Weapons go crazy
It’s an atrocity
In Palestinia
Too much hypocrisy
This world go crazy
It’s no fatality
Go Masai go Masai
Be mellow
Go Masai go Masai
Be sharp
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
In paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
In Baghdad
It’s no democracy
That’s just because
It’s a US country
In Fallujah
Too much calamity
This world go crazy
It’s no fatality
Go Masai go Masai
Be mellow
Go Masai go Masai
Be sharp
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
Today it’s rainin
In Jerusalem
In Monrovia
Guinea-Bissau
Today it’s rainin
In Jerusalem
In Monrovia
Guinea-Bissau
Today it’s rainin
In Jerusalem
In Monrovia
Guinea-Bissau
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
Welcome to paradise
Today it’s rainin
The song "Rainin in Paradize" by Manu Chao is a powerful commentary on the state of the world and the struggles experienced by people in different places. The repetition of "welcome to paradise" sets up a sense of irony, as the reality of the different locations described in the song is far from paradisiacal. The refrain of "today it's rainin" emphasizes the sadness and hardship faced by those in these places.
The song highlights the devastation wrought by war and conflict, with mentions of Zaire, Congo, Monrovia, Baghdad, and Fallujah. In each of these places, weapons and violence are wreaking havoc, causing chaos and suffering. The lyrics make clear that this suffering is unjust and unnecessary, with lines like "it's an atrocity" and "too much hypocrisy." The repeated call to "go Masai go Masai, be mellow/be sharp" seems to be a call for unity, for people to work together and stay alert to the challenges that face them.
The lyrics of "Rainin in Paradize" are a protest against the injustices and violence of the world, a plea for people to come together and work for change. The focus on different parts of the world shows that these problems are not isolated incidents, but part of a larger crisis that affects people everywhere. The repeated refrain of "today it's rainin" underscores the idea that we are all in this together, and that we must work together to find solutions.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to paradise
Despite the name of the location, paradise is not always a perfect place.
Today it’s rainin
Weather may be bad, but it is not the root of all troubles.
In Zaire
A country where there is nothing good.
Was no good place to be
It's hard to survive in a place without any kind of support…
This world go crazy
…because sometimes circumstances are beyond our control and sometimes humans are the ones who make it worse.
It’s an atrocity
Situations can be just plain awful.
In Congo
Another African nation without any peace.
Still no good place to be
It's difficult to live in a place with constant conflict.
Them kill me buddy
It's not just a generic problem, it's a problem that affects real people and their loved ones.
Its a calamity
Conflict has real human costs.
Go Masai go Masai
An encouragement to a group of people who can bring change.
Be mellow
Encouragement to stay calm.
Be sharp
Encouragement to be fast-acting when necessary.
In Monrovia
The capital of Liberia, where peace is elusive.
This (is) no good place to be
A specific location can have it's share of problems.
Weapons go crazy
In troubled places, even weapons can take on their own mood and lead to tragic outcomes.
In Palestinia
A region that is politically divided and violent.
Too much hypocrisy
People often say one thing and do another.
It’s no fatality
Situations can be changed if people work together.
In Baghdad
A city that experienced violent conflict for many years.
It’s no democracy
Civil liberties are not always guaranteed in turbulent parts of the world.
That’s just because
Countries like the U.S. have often played a role in the conflicts of other nations.
In Fallujah
A city in Iraq where many US troops were killed in a battle.
Too much calamity
Conflict spares no one.
In Jerusalem
A city contested by Israel and Palestine.
In Monrovia
Liberia's capital city.
Guinea-Bissau
An African nation that has been plagued by coups and instability.
Today it’s rainin
The rain can make the bad situations worse, highlighting the world's problems.
Welcome to paradise
Even idyllic places can have their own problems.
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOSE-MANUEL THO CHAO
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