#1 Mandala is the name … Read Full Bio ↴There are several acts/bands with this name:
#1 Mandala is the name of acid trance duo Raymond Beyer and Tom Weyer (Commander Tom). They released three EPs (High Noom EP, Australia EP, and Remixperience EP) under this name on Noom Records from 1993-1995.
#2 Mandala is a rapper from Lockport, Illinois. He was born in Joliet, Illinois and some of his musical influences include Eminem, Nas, and NF. He released his first EP entitled "Chronicles of a Blind Man" in November 2020. In May 2021, he released his debut album entitled "American Pope". Mandala is known for being a Catholic rapper and for writing about religious themes. He next single, "My Mother's", is set to be released on April 29, 2022.
#3 Mandala was a Canadian R&B and soul band from the 1960s. The band was formed in 1965 in Toronto as The Rogues and changed their name prior to their first Canadian Top 40 hit "Opportunity".
The band is best known for containing well-known Canadian guitarist, the late Domenic Troiano who recorded with The James Gang and The Guess Who in the Seventies. The band also contained Roy Kenner, who later became the lead singer with the James Gang, both during and after the period when Troiano was lead guitarist with that band.
#4 Mandala was formed by Rhys Marsh, Francis Booth and Will Spurling in London, in the autumn of 1997. The foundation of the band was to fuse western and eastern folk music, mixed with heavier forms of progressive rock, all wrapped in an early-seventies glow.
During their first nine years together, they performed hundreds of concerts across the UK and North America. They recorded many songs during that time, which were occasionally self-pressed onto CD and sold at concerts, but they never managed to record an entire album.
#5 Progressive Metal/Post-Hardcore Band from London, UK forged by 2 friends forever spinning within a whirlwind of musical experimentation. Jack and Oli happened to collide in a lowly Halls Bar - propelled by inquisitiveness and a love for the more thoughtful legends of modern, progressive and alternative music. Common ground realised, they decided to create something a little bit louder, a little bet testing, a little bit spiritual and a little bit different. Please enjoy the Experiment.
#6 Mandala is the musical moniker of songwriter and composer Cameron McLain. Mandala's music is a beautiful marriage of music and words that blends folk, funk, and electronic elements to create a wholly unique sound. Mandala released their debut album, "The Visitation," in October of 2011 and can be found at http://www.mandalatheband.com.
#7 Mandala is a punk ska band from Montevideo, Uruguay. With 4 albums "Por fin", "A pesar de todo", "Tres" and "Obstinadamente Tercos" which can be downloaded at http://www.mandalapunk.com.
#8 Imagine folk, progressive rock, jazz and electronica rolled into one, then given a distinct Eastern tinge, and you'll be someway there. Let the imagination run wild - if Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley fronted a more earthy King Crimson, which for this occasion also featured Joni Mitchell, the Incredible String Band and Ryuichi Sakamoto, you'll be somewhere closer still...
#8. Pumped full of the best guitar music of the 90's produces Mandala their own version of KickAss'n'Roll. Right from Luckywood, Germany, with dirty guitars, bass, drums and vocals. Just dirty, right in your face and with a big Rock'n'Roll heart does Mandala play since 1998. Since then there was a lot of movement and the band formation changed several times. But after all those changes the climb slowly but sure to the Olympus of Rock or drive back to hell!
#9. Comprising the brazilian musicians Zeca Assumpção, Roberto Sion, Nelson Ayres, Nestico, Nivaldo Ornelas and Balança, this instrumental prog band was formed in São Paulo in 1971. Jazz, afro, rock and ragas all converge in their debut - and only - album, in a melting pot of textures and influences. As diverse and deep as Brazil itself.
#10. A musical duo from India, comprised of Bikram Singh (Bansuri flute) and Manish Vyas (tabla and Santoor), performing of Indian classical music. See http://www.malimba.com/mandala
ClockWise
Mandala Lyrics
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It's hard to listen when it's coming from me
It's hard to swim when I'm still stuck in the deep
It's hard to compensate when your words are cheap
And all I needed was a smile, just a friend
Who'd sit and stay a while
But you didn't want that, so we never looked back
You gave me chances, and I should have took them
And all I've ever needed
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
Just someone to stick around
Just something I've never found
And all I've ever needed
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
Just someone to stick around
Just something I've never found
Summer's gone, and I've been gone too
Another night I've been thinking of you
It's getting cold as the sky turns blue
Why must I hide the way I feel for you
Give me something to forget
The strongest dose that I can get
I know I need it now, as long as I'm still breathing
As long as I'm still breathing
And all I've ever needed
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
Just someone to stick around
Just something I've never found
And all I've ever needed
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
Just someone to stick around
Something I've never found
Just something I have never found
The lyrics of Mandala's song "Clockwise" delve into themes of longing, loneliness, and the search for emotional connection. In the first verse, the singer expresses a deep need for companionship and understanding, lamenting the difficulty of being heard and understood by themselves. They feel trapped in their own emotional depths, struggling to find solace in relationships tainted by insincere words and shallow gestures. The yearning for genuine connection is palpable as they reflect on the simple desire for a smile and a true friend to share their thoughts and feelings with.
The chorus repeats the longing for someone who is not "bleeding," emphasizing the need for a partner who is emotionally stable and able to provide support. The repetition of the desire for someone to stick around underscores the singer's fear of abandonment and their quest for a lasting and meaningful relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and disappointment at the elusive nature of finding this kind of connection, highlighting the pain of searching for something that always seems just out of reach.
As the song progresses, the changing seasons and the passing of time serve as metaphors for the evolving emotions of the singer. The coldness of winter mirrors their feelings of loneliness and isolation, while the mention of needing something to forget hints at a desire to escape or numb the pain of unfulfilled desires. The urgency of needing a release, even if it comes in the form of a strong dose of something, speaks to the desperation and intensity of the singer's emotions.
The repeated refrain of never finding what they truly need underscores the persistent sense of longing and yearning that permeates the song. The final lines, emphasizing the something that has never been found, leave the listener with a haunting sense of unresolved longing and the ongoing search for a connection that continues to elude the singer. Overall, "Clockwise" paints a poignant picture of yearning for understanding, acceptance, and emotional connection in a world that often feels isolating and disconnected.
Line by Line Meaning
All I needed was your company
What I truly longed for was your presence by my side.
It's hard to listen when it's coming from me
It's challenging to accept advice or insights when I am the source.
It's hard to swim when I'm still stuck in the deep
It's difficult to make progress or escape my troubles when I feel overwhelmed.
It's hard to compensate when your words are cheap
It's tough to find solace or balance when your empty phrases lack sincerity.
And all I needed was a smile, just a friend
What I yearned for was a simple gesture of kindness, just the support of a companion.
Who'd sit and stay a while
Someone willing to be present and share moments with me.
But you didn't want that, so we never looked back
Since your heart was not in it, we moved on without reflecting on what we lost.
You gave me chances, and I should have took them
You offered me opportunities, and I regret not seizing them when I had the chance.
And all I've ever needed
What I have consistently sought after throughout my life.
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
A companion who was emotionally stable and not grappling with their own wounds.
Just someone to stick around
Simply a person who would choose to remain by my side.
Just something I've never found
A precious connection that has always eluded me.
And all I've ever needed
Once again reiterating my fundamental desire.
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
Emphasizing the need for a supportive partner who is whole.
Just someone to stick around
A longing for someone who would commit to being there for me.
Just something I've never found
A reiteration of the elusive nature of this connection.
Summer's gone, and I've been gone too
As the season changes, so too have I, perhaps from your life.
Another night I've been thinking of you
Once again, I find myself lost in thoughts of you.
It's getting cold as the sky turns blue
The emotional temperature drops, juxtaposing the beauty of a clear sky.
Why must I hide the way I feel for you
I question the need to conceal my true emotions toward you.
Give me something to forget
I seek relief or distraction from my emotions or memories of you.
The strongest dose that I can get
Craving the most potent remedy to numb my feelings.
I know I need it now, as long as I'm still breathing
I'm aware of my urgent need for this escape as long as I am alive.
As long as I'm still breathing
A reminder of my ongoing existence and the persistent pain I feel.
And all I've ever needed
Reiterating the deep and unchanging longing I've experienced.
Was someone who wasn't bleeding
The continued search for someone who is emotionally whole and available.
Just someone to stick around
Emphasizing the simple desire for companionship.
Just something I've never found
Reaffirming that this essential connection has always been out of my reach.
Something I've never found
A poignant reflection on a yearning that remains unfulfilled.
Just something I have never found
Again expressing the sentiment of a longing that feels eternally distant.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Abe Azab, Morgan Fasanelli
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