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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Gloria
Mando Diao Lyrics
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Don't need that help from God above
If you're losing her don't be sad
'Cause she will offer you heart attacks
She's tired of problems that you caused her mind
Tired of all those lies in your freak show
Tired of being alone at night
So Gloria steps out from the prison
Gloria's no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave, no, no
It's time for you to see yourself
All the misery you brought up
Gloria's one day ahead
Watching you from the heaven's gate
She's tired of problems that you caused her mind
Tired of all those lies in your freak show
Tired of being alone at night
Being the lowest cat on earth
So Gloria steps out of the prison
Gloria's no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave, no
No longer your slave, no
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
No, not anymore, no, not anymore
No, no, not anymore, no, no, yeah
Gloria, steps out of the prison
Gloria, no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
No, not anymore, no, no, no, no, not anymore
The song "Gloria" by Mando Diao is a song about a woman named Gloria who has finally had enough of her toxic relationship with her partner. The lyrics describe how Gloria no longer needs help from anyone or anything, including God. She has decided to take control of her life and move on from the problems and lies that her partner has caused her. She steps out of what is described as a "prison" and is no longer the "wasted disco girl" that her partner has been dreaming about. She is alone but free and away in the air now, no longer being anyone's slave. The song is a powerful anthem about standing up for oneself and finding the strength to move on from a toxic relationship.
The first interesting fact about the song "Gloria" is that it was inspired by a real person. The lead singer of Mando Diao, Bjorn Dixgard, met a girl named Gloria at a party who told him about her toxic relationship and how she had finally had enough. This inspired Dixgard to write the song.
Another interesting fact about "Gloria" is that it was released in 2009 as a single from Mando Diao's album "Give Me Fire!". The song was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries including Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.
The music video for "Gloria" was directed by Jonas Akerlund, who has also directed videos for Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce. The video features actress Noomi Rapace, who starred in the original Swedish version of "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo".
"Gloria" has been covered by several other artists, including the Swedish singer Ulrik Munther and the Italian singer Emma Marrone.
The song has been used in several movies and TV shows, including the German film "Almanya: Welcome to Germany" and the TV series "The Vampire Diaries" and "Pretty Little Liars".
The chords for "Gloria" are D, A, G, and Bm.
Overall, "Gloria" is a powerful and empowering song about finding the strength to move on from a toxic relationship. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics have made it a fan favorite and a commercial success.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, now she don't need to see the sun ahead
Gloria has found her way without needing any help or guidance.
Don't need that help from God above
Gloria doesn't need any divine assistance.
If you're losing her don't be sad
If you're losing Gloria, don't feel bad because she won't care.
'Cause she will offer you heart attacks
Gloria will cause you so much pain and stress that it will feel like a heart attack.
She's tired of problems that you caused her mind
Gloria is fed up with the mental problems that you have caused her.
Tired of all those lies in your freak show
Gloria is exhausted by the deceitful and strange things you do.
Tired of being alone at night
Gloria is done with feeling lonely at night.
Being the lowest cat on earth
Gloria is tired of feeling like she is at the bottom of the pecking order.
So Gloria steps out from the prison
Gloria is breaking free from the jail that you put her in.
Gloria's no longer the wasted disco girl
Gloria is no longer a party girl wasting her life away.
You've been dreaming about
You have been constantly thinking about Gloria.
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria is going to be alone forever.
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria is leaving and ascending to a new life.
Gloria, she's no longer your slave, no, no
Gloria is no longer under your control.
It's time for you to see yourself
It's time for you to reflect on your actions.
All the misery you brought up
All the pain and suffering you have caused.
Gloria's one day ahead
Gloria has found a way to move on before you.
Watching you from the heaven's gate
Gloria is watching you from a higher place.
Gloria, steps out of the prison
Gloria is finally breaking free.
Gloria, no longer the wasted disco girl
Gloria is not the same person she was when she used to party.
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
Gloria is no longer under your control.
No longer your slave, no
She will never be a slave to anyone again.
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria is destined to be alone.
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria is flying away to new adventures.
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
Gloria is finally free from your control.
No, not anymore, no, not anymore
She is no longer going to let you manipulate her.
No, no, not anymore, no, no, yeah
Gloria is done with being your pawn to use and abuse.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Leon Rene
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Well, now she don't need to see the sun ahead
Don't need that help from God above
If you're losing her don't be sad
'Cause she will offer you heart attacks
She's tired of problems that you caused her mind
Tired of all those lies in your freak show
Tired of being alone at night
Being the lowest cat on earth
So Gloria steps out from the prison
Gloria's no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave, no, no
It's time for you to see yourself
All the misery you brought up
Gloria's one day ahead
Watching you from the heaven's gate
She's tired of problems that you caused her mind
Tired of all those lies in your freak show
Tired of being alone at night
Being the lowest cat on earth
So Gloria steps out of the prison
Gloria's no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave, no
No longer your slave, no
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
No, not anymore, no, not anymore
No, no, not anymore, no, no, yeah
Gloria, steps out of the prison
Gloria, no longer the wasted disco girl
You've been dreaming about
Gloria, alone now forever
Gloria, away in the air now
Gloria, she's no longer your slave
No, not anymore, no, no, no, no, not anymore
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@isabellesilver
Sjukt bra låt😊🎉good song
@henkgossebuwalda
SOMEONE, give some props for the drummer. The guy has an unique sound and it fits exactly in this band!
@albak8750
I've been searching for this song for 10 years
@josiejucy1261
I understand you.
@kseniiaennokonne4600
..and for the internet, i guess, too🤔 (joke)
@manuellehmann8707
That is heavy!! Why you News so Long Time to find it!! It's Not a Joke question,i really wanna know
@sajosimic
Same here😀
@janaramsak5668
Me too😂😂
@jule7347
Ten years with gloria #2019 #stillinlove