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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Sweet Jesus
Mando Diao Lyrics
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Cause I'm lost and there's no one around
I lost my baby in the springtime
Now she's gone with the wind
And I won't be glad until your light has come
And I won't sleep with my own demons
Lord I think you got it wrong
I been searching for religions
Lord I think you got it wrong
Come on Jesus give me all your charms
Oh please Jesus won't you give me a sign on the road
Cause I'm lost in this brilliant world
My heart is aching for that lady but I won't find her door
Here IÂ'm stucked up with my country band
And I won't sleep with my own demons
Lord I think you got it wrong
But I'm tired of waiting for that man
I been searching for religions
Lord I think you got it wrong
Come on Jesus give me all your charms
And I won't sleep with my own demons
Lord I think you got it wrong
And I'm tired of waiting for that man
I been searching for religions
Lord I think you got it wrong
Come on Jesus, come on Jesus
Come on Jesus, come on Jesus can you show me what you got?
In Mando Diao's song Sweet Jesus, the singer addresses Jesus, asking for his intervention and help in finding a sense of purpose and direction. The singer feels lost and alone, having lost his partner in the springtime, and is searching for a sign or a sunny day to guide him. He is tired of waiting for a man and searching for religions, and he feels abandoned by Jesus.
The singer acknowledges that he is not sleeping with his own demons, which suggests that he is actively trying to fight his inner demons and is seeking external help from Jesus. However, he also questions Jesus, stating that he thinks Jesus got it wrong, perhaps implying that the singer doesn't fully understand Jesus' teachings or teachings of religion in general. He pleads with Jesus to give him all his charms, showing a desperation to find something that will give him hope and comfort.
Overall, the song captures the struggle of finding one's place in the world and searching for a sense of purpose and meaning. The singer's appeal to Jesus reflects a universal human longing for guidance and support when feeling lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh please Jesus won't you give me a sunnier day?
I'm feeling lost and hopeless, so please help me find some hope and positivity in my life.
Cause I'm lost and there's no one around
I feel isolated and alone, like I don't have anyone to turn to.
I lost my baby in the springtime
I experienced a painful loss of someone I loved during a time of renewal and growth.
Now she's gone with the wind
She left me suddenly and without explanation.
And I won't be glad until your light has come
I'm looking to you, Jesus, to bring me inner peace and happiness.
And I won't sleep with my own demons
I won't give in to my own negative thoughts and behaviors that are holding me back.
Lord I think you got it wrong
I'm feeling disillusioned with religion and questioning its teachings.
And I'm tired of waiting for that man
I'm tired of waiting for someone to come into my life and save me.
I been searching for religions
I've been exploring different faiths and spiritual practices to try and find some clarity and guidance.
Come on Jesus give me all your charms
I'm asking you, Jesus, to share your wisdom and grace with me.
Oh please Jesus won't you give me a sign on the road
I'm feeling uncertain and could use a sign or message from you to show me the way.
Cause I'm lost in this brilliant world
I'm feeling overwhelmed and disoriented in the midst of all the chaos and beauty of life.
My heart is aching for that lady but I won't find her door
I long for someone I loved, but I don't know how to reach her or if she even wants to be found.
Here I'm stucked up with my country band
I feel trapped in my current circumstances or lifestyle and long for a change or escape.
Come on Jesus, come on Jesus
I'm calling out to you, Jesus, to hear my prayers and help me find my way.
Come on Jesus, come on Jesus can you show me what you got?
I'm challenging you, Jesus, to prove yourself and reveal your power and love to me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJORN DIXGARD, GUSTAF NOREN
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