The roots of Mando Diao date back to 1995 when Björn Dixgård was a member of a band called Butler. Band members came and went; four years later, the remaining line-up chose to proceed more seriously in their musical efforts. Björn Dixgård and Gustaf Norén locked themselves up in a summer house and spent six months writing songs. The now-renamed band, along with Samuel Giers and Carl-Johan Fogelklou, made their first public performances in the clubs of their hometown Borlänge in 1999. A local writer described them in an article as the best unsigned band he had ever seen. This was soon followed by a record deal with EMI Sweden. In 2002 their first album Bring 'em In was released in Sweden. It contains early demo versions of their songs, partly recorded in the basement of keyboarder Daniel Haglund who left the band later in 2003. In 2003 the album was released internationally, along with their debut single Sheepdog. In 2004, Mats Bjorke officially joined the band to replace Haglund's departure. In the same year, the band is hailed enthusiastically by the music press as one of the most sanguine newcomer bands of the year. The album Hurricane Bar was released in 2005. Their third album, released in Europe and Japan in September, 2006 is called Ode To Ochrasy, which the band say has a "darker" feel, and features the single Long Before Rock 'n' Roll. To promote the release of the album, the band toured Germany, supported by Razorlight and Johnossi. They also supported Dirty pretty things on their tour in England. The album was a big success and they won many prizes in their home country Sweden. Ode To Ochrasy was released in spring 2007 in US and Mando Diao toured the US to promote it.
The band released a new album titled "Never Seen The Light Of Day" on October 24th 2007.
The band supported The Bravery on their 2005 tour, along with Los Angeles band The Colour.
Their songs Down in the Past and The Wildfire (If It Was True) feature on the EA Sports games NHL 2006 and NHL 08 respectively, whilst God Knows features on FIFA 06.
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Black Saturday
Mando Diao Lyrics
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Stand and take a fight
But dare you
It's better than losing
More than life itself
Can you feel it
Another black Saturday
Yeah
You think that it's funny
I can see you are choking
I hope you choke yourself to death
Mama
See what I have done
I'm getting ready for
Another black Saturday
Another black Saturday, yeah
The lyrics of Mando Diao's song Black Saturday appear to be a call to action, urging listeners to take a stand and fight rather than run away from challenges. The refrain of "Another black Saturday" suggests that this is not the first time the singer has faced difficulty, but they are ready to face it again. The line "More than life itself, can you feel it" adds weight to the sense of urgency and importance the singer places on this fight. The second verse takes on a more confrontational tone, challenging someone who the singer sees as taking the situation lightly. The reference to choking could be interpreted as a threat or simply an expression of frustration. The final line "See what I have done, I'm getting ready for another black Saturday" implies that the singer has taken action before and is prepared to do so again.
Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to overcome obstacles and the importance of standing up for oneself. The title, "Black Saturday" suggests that the situation is particularly difficult, perhaps referencing a specific event or simply using the day of the week as a symbol of unease.
Line by Line Meaning
Better than running
Facing your problems head-on and fighting for your beliefs is always a better option than running away from them.
Stand and take a fight
Confront the difficulties you face and take a stand for what you believe is right.
But dare you
It takes courage to stand up for what you believe in and confront your problems.
It's better than losing
Fighting for your beliefs and standing up for yourself is always better than giving up and losing the battle.
More than life itself
The fight for what you believe in is worth more than anything else in life.
Can you feel it
Do you understand the importance of standing up for what you believe in?
Another black Saturday
Referring to a day of tragedy or loss, where there is negativity and despair.
You think that it's funny
Mocking the situation and finding humor in suffering can be seen as disrespectful.
I can see you are choking
Your attempts to belittle the situation and make jokes about it are transparent and show a lack of empathy.
I hope you choke yourself to death
Expressing anger towards those who make light of serious situations and wishing they would change their ways.
Mama
An exclamation of frustration or sadness, possibly directed towards the person making light of the situation.
See what I have done
Showing off what you have accomplished in preparation for a difficult situation.
I'm getting ready for
Preparing for a difficult situation and getting mentally and emotionally ready for what's to come.
Another black Saturday
Referring to a day of tragedy or loss, where there is negativity and despair.
Another black Saturday, yeah
Reinforcing the idea that the upcoming situation will be difficult and invoking a sense of raw emotion.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BJOERN NGVAR OLSSON, BJORN HANS-ERIK DIXGARD, GUSTAV ERIK NOREN
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@Mantsguds
Great to hear something so 80's like being made in 2014. Hope to hear more great tracks!
@alone3165
Had the same thought today
@AlenMustafic
Surely one of the best songs in last 10 years.
@birgittasjodahl4170
Total agree
@annkipettersson7597
Yes😊
@TP-567
💯
@LastJOK3R
why is this fucking awesome song not yet on 10 millions views damn!!!!
@officialPURPLEGREEN
Not even a Million Plays. Cannot understand. Must view it one million times. LOL
I love this song so much...IT HAS A GUITAR SOLO! IN 2015! Show respect :D
@frankieseverin1157
+officialPURPLEGREEN it has no guitarsolo at all
@frankieseverin1157
+GopTear that is a synth not a guitar