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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Little Boy
Mando Diao Lyrics
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A 30 year old army turning fire into storm
I've got a vicious little soldier, I know he's alright
He's gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright
He's gonna catch some women tonight
He's spinning round 'n' round 'n' round until he's had enough
Going town to town to town just to prove that he's tough
He's gonna catch some ladies today, what they say
He's gonna catch some ladies today
And when the firstborn baby starts to scream out... -Bollocks!
Smash him out at midnight, you ain't raised ortodox
Take some money, spread 'em out as wide as you can
You've got more room in your pocket then a russian, are you la la la
Little boy Jr barks a pitbull to tears,
Without even knowing, it's his most primal fear
That's your spirit Jr, maybe your light
You're gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright
You're gonna catch some women tonight
And when the firstborn baby ...
It's time for closing in those bars, you've got that rush, that's cool
Do you know, your reputation is a future O'Dole
That rope is getting closer, know that it's tight
There won't be any women tonight, not tonight
There won't be any women tonight, not tonight
There won't be any women tonight
The lyrics of Mando Diao's "Little Boy Jr." seem to revolve around a character who is confident, aggressive, and ready to conquer everything in his path, especially women. The opening lines - "I've got a brand new hand if you wanna perform / A 30 year old army turning fire into storm" - suggest someone who is good with their hands and is powerful enough to create a storm of passion. The next line - "I've got a vicious little soldier, I know he's alright" - further indicates that the singer is feeling powerful, confident, and unstoppable. The line "He's gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright" highlights the character's intention to chase and seduce women.
The chorus of the song - "He's spinning round 'n' round 'n' round until he's had enough / Going town to town to town just to prove that he's tough" - suggests that the singer is on a mission to prove his prowess to everyone around him. The line "Don't let him down under your skin, that's what they say" implies that people advise each other to avoid getting too close to this character.
In the bridge - "That's your spirit Jr, maybe your light / You're gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright" - it is clear that the song's protagonist is Little Boy Jr, who is barking the pitbull to tears, and without even knowing it, his most primal fear. The last few lines - "That rope is getting closer, know that it's tight / There won't be any women tonight, not tonight" - suggest that the singer's power and charisma may ultimately become his downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a brand new hand if you wanna perform
I have something new to offer if you're interested
A 30 year old army turning fire into storm
I have lots of experience and I'm capable of causing chaos
I've got a vicious little soldier, I know he's alright
I have a tough side to me and I'm feeling confident
He's gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright
I'm feeling like I have the ability to attract women
He's spinning round 'n' round 'n' round until he's had enough
I'm dancing and having a good time until I feel satisfied
Going town to town to town just to prove that he's tough
I'm traveling around to show off my strength
Don't let him down under your skin, that's what they say
Don't be afraid to let loose and have fun
He's gonna catch some ladies today, what they say
I'm confident I can find women to talk to
And when the firstborn baby starts to scream out... -Bollocks!
I don't care about anyone else's problems
Smash him out at midnight, you ain't raised ortodox
I don't follow traditional values or beliefs
Take some money, spread 'em out as wide as you can
Spend your money and enjoy it as much as possible
You've got more room in your pocket then a russian, are you la la la
I have plenty of money and I'm carefree about it
Little boy Jr barks a pitbull to tears,
I have strong energy and I can intimidate others
Without even knowing, it's his most primal fear
Others may fear me even though I'm not aware of it
That's your spirit Jr, maybe your light
That's my personality and it can be good
You're gonna catch some women tonight, that's alright
I'm going to be successful in finding women
It's time for closing in those bars, you've got that rush, that's cool
The night is ending, but I'm still feeling energized
Do you know, your reputation is a future O'Dole
Your behavior now could affect your future prospects
That rope is getting closer, know that it's tight
There are consequences to my actions, and they're getting closer
There won't be any women tonight, not tonight
I won't be successful in finding women tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJORN DIXGARD, GUSTAF NOREN
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