And I Don't Know
Mando Diao Lyrics


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Jokeman was a baby
He preached specificted dates
and threw his clothes to charity
to collect them on sunday
embaressed by his nude
give him all his right parading the streets
And I don't know, Yeah I don't know where he's going
But I've got news for thoose who pray
Civil is his right, civil is his mainSTREET
Lady was a robber,
she sailed the thirteen seas
And fooling the authoroties?
Wandering 'bout her revol,
never feared the man
Superlady, superhero indeed
And I don't know,
Yeah I don't know where she's going
But I've got news for thoose who pray




Maniac to you, rolling in and out
Never less to give, Yeah never less to give

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Mando Diao's "And I Don't Know" appear to be describing two individuals, "Jokeman" and "Lady." These individuals appear to be somewhat unconventional and rebellious, each defying societal expectations in their own way. Jokeman is described as a baby who preaches specific dates and gives away his clothes to charity, only to collect them again on Sunday. He seems to be embarrassed by his nudity, but is nonetheless determined to parade through the streets. Lady, on the other hand, is a robber who sails the seas and fools the authorities. She is described as a "superhero," never fearing anyone.


Despite their unconventional behavior, the lyrics seem to suggest that Jokeman and Lady are entitled to their civil rights and to live their lives as they see fit. The line "Civil is his right, civil is his mainSTREET" appears to be a nod to the idea that every individual has the right to live freely and express themselves without fear of persecution.


Overall, the lyrics to "And I Don't Know" seem to celebrate the idea of individuality and freedom, even in the face of societal pressures and expectations. It's a bold and uplifting message that encourages listeners to embrace their unique qualities and reject conformity.


Line by Line Meaning

Jokeman was a baby
A man named Jokeman was once a child


He preached specificated dates
Jokeman spoke of exact dates


And threw his clothes to charity
Jokeman gave away his clothes to those in need


To collect them on Sunday
He gathered his clothes back on Sundays


Embarrassed by his nude
Jokeman felt ashamed without clothes on


Give him all his right parading the streets
Jokeman was allowed to walk around freely


And I don't know, Yeah I don't know where he's going
The singer is unsure of Jokeman's destination


But I've got news for those who pray
The artist has important information for those who pray


Civil is his right, civil is his mainSTREET
Jokeman has the right to civility in any street he walks on


Lady was a robber, she sailed the thirteen seas
There was a woman who robbed and sailed across 13 seas


And fooling the authorities?
She managed to deceive the authorities


Wandering 'bout her revolt, never feared the man
She roamed around with her rebellion without any fear of authority


Superlady, superhero indeed
She was like a superhero


And I don't know, Yeah I don't know where she's going
The singer is unsure of where she is headed


But I've got news for those who pray
The singer has something to share with those who pray


Maniac to you, rolling in and out
She may appear wild and crazy to some


Never less to give, Yeah never less to give
Yet she always has something to offer, and that likely won't diminish




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