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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Go Out Tonight
Mando Diao Lyrics
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a salty sea
to clean our wounds and find our self esteem
it's you and me forever
Funeral, I hope my time will come when
all is gone,
when all the violins play the saddest songs
I will go out tonight
don't wanna waste my time
I feel I'm bound to fly
and I don't love you no more
I say I'm heading out
don't wanna waste my pride
I will go out tonight
and I don't love you no more
So did I!
I recognize myself in all your lies
it doesn't matter what you say tonight
You guide me through our satire
let's drink up for those who left us
standing at the gates of dawn
and all the bastards leaving us without
a cause
they'll trail us down and kill us
I will go out tonight
don't wanna waste my time
I feel I'm bound to fly
and I don't love you no more
I say I'm heading out
don't wanna waste my pride
I will go out tonight
and I don't love you no more
The lyrics of "Go Out Tonight" portray a sense of freedom and self-discovery that comes from leaving a toxic relationship behind. The opening lines suggest that the two of them, the singer and his partner, always find solace in a "salty sea" - this could be a metaphor for a place where they feel calm and peaceful, even when they are hurting. The singer then leans into the dramatic with lines about his funeral and how he hopes his love for his partner will "rise up and sing" once he is gone.
The chorus is the most memorable part of the song, with the singer declaring that he doesn't want to waste his time or his pride on a relationship that no longer serves him. He is ready to go out and explore the world; he feels like he's bound to fly. The second verse continues this theme of leaving the past behind, with the singer recognizing himself in his former partner's lies and feeling like he's been guided through a "satire" - perhaps a reference to how he felt like he wasn't being taken seriously or respected in the relationship.
Overall, "Go Out Tonight" is a song about breaking free from a stifling relationship and claiming independence. The themes of water and flying add a sense of adventure and possibility to the lyrics, as though the singer is ready to explore new horizons and discover who he truly is.
Line by Line Meaning
You and me, you and me will always find
a salty sea
to clean our wounds and find our self esteem
it's you and me forever
No matter what happens or how tough life gets, we will always be there for each other to help heal our emotional wounds and boost our confidence. Our friendship is everlasting and unbreakable.
Funeral, I hope my time will come when
all is gone,
when all the violins play the saddest songs
my love for you will rise up and sing
At the end of my life when everything else has been lost or taken away, I hope that my love for you will still be strong and enduring. Even in death, my love for you will be immortal and expressed through the saddest melodies.
I will go out tonight
don't wanna waste my time
I feel I'm bound to fly
and I don't love you no more
I say I'm heading out
don't wanna waste my pride
I will go out tonight
and I don't love you no more
I am done with this relationship and ready to move on with my life. I don't want to waste any more time or pride on someone who doesn't truly love me. Tonight, I am going out and embracing my freedom from this toxic love.
So did I!
I recognize myself in all your lies
it doesn't matter what you say tonight
You guide me through our satire
let's drink up for those who left us
standing at the gates of dawn
and all the bastards leaving us without
a cause
they'll trail us down and kill us
I too have lied and deceived in this relationship, and I can see myself in your dishonesty. However, I am not interested in listening to your excuses or justifications. Together, we have created a farce that we must accept responsibility for. Let's have a drink to honor those who have left us in the past, and may we never become like the heartless individuals who abandoned us without reason. Even though they may hunt us down, we will continue to stand strong.
Contributed by Caleb O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.