Mandinga is an Romanian latin-influenced Balkan folklore band from Buchares… Read Full Bio ↴Mandinga is an Romanian latin-influenced Balkan folklore band from Bucharest, Romania, The group represents Romania in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song "Zaleilah", after winning the Romanian national final.

Mandinga debuted in December 2002 and has performed across Romania. They also have been invited to perform in Bulgaria, Germany, Serbia, Poland, and Cuba. Mandinga sings in Romanian, Spanish and English. Their music is intercultural, world music, a blend of Latin, with foclor Balkans, and influences from a multitude of styles from salsa, La Guajira, hip-hop, Guajira funk, bolero, cha-cha, reggaeton, to R&B, Latin house, calypso, Latin hip-hop and acid jazz even.

The group members are Alex (Trumpet and vocals), Bazooka (timbales and percussion), Florin (bass and vocals), Chup (drums, percussion and vocals), Omar Secada (keyboard), Ella (vocals), Zach (saxophone), Tony (trombone), Alejandro (Vocals), and El Nino (percussion). In addition, Mandinga has two professional dancers, Elena and Simona.

In 2007 had a record number of concerts - about 300. They had numerous media appearances, guests in most important TV show in Romania. For several months, Mandinga was always invited to Danutz Ltd - one of the most popular and most watched TV shows in Romania. Mandinga has its own brand of organizing the show - SALSA FEST his own brand of dance - SALSAPHORIA. The public conscience Mandinga brand is associated with good mood, with dance, Latin spirit.

Colours
Mandinga Lyrics

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I want to live my life in colors
And I don't need a million dollars
No matter what they say, say, say
I'm gonna do my way!

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh I'm gonna do my way
Oh, oh, oh no matter what they say

Oh, oh, oh cause I love your soul
So listen to the radio!

I want to live my life in colors, in colors, in colors
And spend with you a million hours, and hours
You pay my life so gray in a beautiful way
You turn the night into day! (x2)

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh I'm gonna do my way
Oh, oh, oh no matter what they say
Oh, oh, oh cause I love your soul
So listen to the radio!

Oh, oh, oh, I'm gonna do my way
Oh, oh, oh, no matter what they say
Oh, oh, oh, cause I love your soul
Listen to the radio!
Listen to the radio!

Senoras y senores, Mandinga is here
Es el momento de unir todos los colores del mundo
Lo unico que importa ahora es gozar!
Un dos, tres, quatro!

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh I'm gonna do my way
Oh, oh, oh no matter what they say

Oh, oh, oh cause I love your soul
So listen to the radio

Overall Meaning

The song "Colours" by Mandinga is all about living life boldly, unapologetically, and in full vibrancy. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who wants to live in colors, despite not having a lot of money. They refuse to conform to societal expectations and instead choose to live life on their own terms. The chorus serves as an anthem for these free spirits, indicating that they will do things their way, regardless of what others may say.

In the second half of the song, Mandinga encourages listeners to join in on the celebration of all things colorful. They want everyone to come together and unite under one banner of vibrancy, leaving all their worries behind and simply savoring the moment. When the song ends, one can't help but feel inspired to embrace life in all its hues.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to live my life in colors
I want to live my life in a vibrant, exciting way

And I don't need a million dollars
Money is not a priority for me

No matter what they say, say, say
I don't let other people's opinions affect me

I'm gonna do my way!
I will live life on my own terms

Oh, oh, oh I'm gonna do my way
I will live life on my own terms

Oh, oh, oh no matter what they say
I won't let other people's opinions affect me

Oh, oh, oh cause I love your soul
I love your true essence

So listen to the radio!
Enjoy music that truly speaks to your soul

And spend with you a million hours, and hours
I want to spend endless amounts of time with you

You pay my life so gray in a beautiful way
You make my otherwise dull life colorful and beautiful

You turn the night into day!
You bring light and joy to my darkest moments