Mando Diao are a rock band from Borlänge, Sweden. According to the band, th… Read Full Bio ↴Mando Diao are a rock band from Borlänge, Sweden. According to the band, the name Mando Diao has no meaning at all, but rather appeared to band member Björn Dixgård in a dream. Their sound is influenced by The Animals and Oasis.

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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Not A Perfect Day
Mando Diao Lyrics

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Well I saw her in a limousine
She smiled and hugged a man so tight
I stood there like a fool
And she was out of sight

She was lovely like a summer rose
I wanted her oh, so, near
But out from what I fear

That dream is gone and clear

[Chorus]
And it's not a perfect day for love
No it's not a perfect day for loving her
It's no perfect day for love
But I wish I could hold her once again

Oh darling can't you see
I'm crying oh I'm crying hard
You stole my heart I know
Please let's move back to start
I want you how I need you
I'm begging on my bended knees
But I'm writing butter and life is not romantic

[Chorus]

Yes, I wish I could hold her once a gain
Yes, I wish I could hold her once again

Overall Meaning

The song "Not A Perfect Day" by Mando Diao tells a story of unrequited love. The singer sees his love interest in a limousine with another man, and although he longs to be near her, he knows that his dream of being with her is impossible. The chorus repeats the idea that it's not a perfect day for love, but the singer still wishes he could hold her again.

The lyrics are full of emotions of sadness, longing, and desperation. The singer is begging for a chance to start over, to go back to the beginning, and to be with the woman he loves. However, he also acknowledges the reality of the situation, that life is not always romantic, and that his dream of being with her may never come true.

The song captures the universal feeling of unrequited love, the pain of wanting someone who does not want you back. It speaks to the hopelessness of the situation and the desire to hold onto a memory or a dream, even when it hurts.

Line by Line Meaning

Well I saw her in a limousine
I caught a glimpse of her in a fancy car.

She smiled and hugged a man so tight
She displayed affection toward another man.

I stood there like a fool
I felt foolish and powerless in the situation.

And she was out of sight
She disappeared from my view.

She was lovely like a summer rose
I found her beautiful like a blooming flower.

I wanted her oh, so, near
I desired to be close to her.

But out from what I fear
Unfortunately, my fear became a reality.

That dream is gone and clear
My hope and aspiration was not meant to be.

Oh darling can't you see
I'm pleading with her to understand.

I'm crying oh I'm crying hard
I am emotionally overwhelmed and shedding tears.

You stole my heart I know
She captured my heart and attention.