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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Ochrasy
Mando Diao Lyrics
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What's going on outside my lonely window
I'm turning on the TV screen, watching news for a while
Then I fall back to sleep again
And I'm dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
That place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
I'm waking up again and see that war on screen again
And it makes me want to go and hide
This world is full of misery, the anger is too big to see
That's why I had to dream this dream
I was dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
That place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
Now they come again, all these soldiers without shame
Dressed in black and equipped with fire
They can stop our happy days and put us in the graves
But never reach the Ochrasy
I was dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
Oh that place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
I'm waking up again and see that war on screen again
And it makes me want to go and hide
This world is full of misery, the anger is too big to see
That's why I had to dream this dream
In Mando Diao's song "Ochrasy," the singer is feeling disconnected from the outside world and seeks solace in his dreams of a land he created called Ochrasy. He is overwhelmed by the negativity and violence of the world and watches it unfold on his TV screen. Despite his initial desire to turn away from it all, he eventually confronts the reality of the situation and realizes that he cannot escape it. He sees soldiers going to war and recognizes the danger and destruction they bring with them. However, he continues to cling onto his dream world of Ochrasy, a place where he felt safe and in control.
The lyrics suggest a deep longing for security and control, even in the face of chaos and violence. The symbolism of Ochrasy as a safe haven highlights the importance of hope and imagination in challenging times. However, the repeated lines "times that are gone" and the acknowledgement of soldiers coming without shame suggest an awareness that the dream cannot last forever. The singer ultimately recognizes the harsh realities of the world and the need to confront them, even if it means leaving behind his safe fantasy.
Overall, "Ochrasy" is a poignant commentary on the struggles of disconnection and disillusionment, highlighting the importance of holding onto hope while also recognizing the need to confront reality.
Line by Line Meaning
I feel dizzy, all laid back and I'm too blind to see
The singer is disoriented and unaware of their surroundings.
What's going on outside my lonely window
The singer is isolated and disconnected from the world.
I'm turning on the TV screen, watching news for a while
The singer is trying to connect with the outside world, but only through a screen.
Then I fall back to sleep again
The artist's attempts to engage with the outside world are futile and they retreat back into their own mind.
And I'm dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
The artist is imagining a past where they felt more in control and less isolated.
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
The singer creates an idyllic imaginary world where they feel safe and have control over their surroundings.
That place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
The imaginary world is an escape from the harsh realities of the real world and the singer feels in control of it.
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
The artist has fully immersed themselves in this fantasy and it feels more real than the outside world.
Now they come again, all these soldiers without shame
The outside world encroaches on the artist's fantasy, in the form of violent soldiers.
Dressed in black and equipped with fire
The soldiers are a manifestation of the artist's fears and represent the destruction of their imaginary world.
They can stop our happy days and put us in the graves
The soldiers threaten to destroy the singer's happiness and their very existence.
But never reach the Ochrasy
Despite the soldier's best efforts, they can never truly destroy the artist's imaginary world.
I'm waking up again and see that war on screen again
The singer is forced to confront the reality of war, even in their sleep.
And it makes me want to go and hide
The singer is overwhelmed by the violence and destruction of the outside world, and wishes to retreat back into their own mind.
This world is full of misery, the anger is too big to see
The singer is deeply pessimistic about the state of the world and the rampant violence and anger that exists within it.
That's why I had to dream this dream
The artist's imaginary world is a refuge from the misery of the outside world.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJORN DIXGARD, GUSTAF NOREN
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@JR-nw1li
I feel dizzy, all laid back and I'm too blind to see
What's going on outside my lonely window
I'm turning on the TV screen, watching news for a while
Then I fall back to sleep again
And I'm dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
That place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
I'm waking up again and see that war on screen again
And it makes me want to go and hide
This world is full of misery, the anger is too big to see
That's why I had to dream this dream
I was dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
That place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
Now they come again, all these soldiers without shame
Dressed in black and equipped with fire
They can stop our happy days and put us in the graves
But never reach the Ochrasy
I was dreaming 'bout times, times that are gone
Times when I lived alone in my own land called Ochrasy
Oh that place was everything to me, the world I made it up, you see
It's all there in my fantasy and I believe it
I'm waking up again and see that war on screen again
And it makes me want to go and hide
This world is full of misery, the anger is too big to see
That's why I had to dream this dream
@TheBozn
The chords he is picking in(or close at least). Similar picking throughout the song more or less with some differences and some fills you can find by ear.. if anyone wanna play along. Great song!
vers:(A G B string)
C C7
Cm4
C C7
Cm4
chorus:
G major(fill to Barre)
E7(on E G B string) Am(on A G B)
D7
G7 (on E G B e)
@Spacatty
This will forever be one of my favorite songs ever! And it's more relevant now than ever, unfortunately.
@danielmorales6659
When I searched for this on YouTube and saw there was a music video for it, I thought it was gonna have some millions of views. 5k is an insult for this piece of art.
@MandoDiao
thanks! glad you like it. it was hsted somehwre else and we finally got it on our own channel jsut a few months ago! thats why it is so low. we started at 0 again...enjoy!
@DrCongo-hs5bg
@@MandoDiao you are my fav band Love you !1!
@YoungBloodX
@Mando Diao: this Album changed my life. And your concert in Offenbach was one of the best in my life! You changed me to the better! Thank you.
@MandoDiao
thanks! nice to hear from you
@antufreja7068
Every time I read news about oppression going on in some part of the world this song comes to mind.
@thetarcio
When I saw the YouTube notification I immediately thought "HE CAN'T CONTROL YOU SINGLE!" but that's fine too... Love the song... The whole album <3
@jyc000
Beautiful lyrics especially the line “This world is full of misery the anger is too big to see
That's why I had to dream this dream”
@elfiwerner
How much I love this song <3 Björn has the Voice of a Generation <3 and the lyrics <3 showing the nowadays world in a perfect way <3 <3 <3