The band was formed from the fusion of 2 smallers bands, the Hot Pants and the Casse-pieds.
Mano Negra mixed a number of styles: straight rock (with a lead guitar), latin music (with a brass section), punk (influenced by The Clash). Their songs often mixed French, Spanish and English lyrics.
Frontman Manu Chao later reappeared as as the lead in Radio Bemba Sound System to record their eponymous 2002 live album. He has also released four solo albums, Clandestino and Proxima Estacion: Esperanza in 1998 and 2002,Siberie M'Etait Conteee in 2005 and La Radiolina in 2007.
Former band member Tom Darnal was one of the founders of the band P18
About name
La Mano Negra ("The Black Hand") was a supposed anarchist organization in Andalucía, Spain, accused of many terrorist acts. Although, in latter studies, its existence was found unlikely and was probably an excuse used by the government under Sagasta to oppress anarchist activity in southern Spain.
Amerika perdida
Mano Negra Lyrics
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Tu me ests dando mala vida
Yo pronto me voy a escapar
Gitana ma por lo menos date cuenta
Gitana ma por favor tu no me dejas ni respirar
Tu me ests dando mala vida
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Dime tu porque te trato yo tan bien
Gitana ma mi corazon est sufriendo
Gitana ma por favor sufriendo malnutricin
Me ests dando m'ests dando mala vida
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Dime tu porque te trato yo tan bien
Cuando tu me hablas como a un cabrn
Me ests dando m'ests dando Ch
Mi corazn
Soleil
Tu me ests dando mala vida
Yo pronto me voy a escapar
Gitana ma por lo menos date cuenta
Gitana ma por favor tu no me dejas ni respirar
Tu m'ests dando m'ests dando mala vida
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
The lyrics of Mano Negra's song "Amerika perdida" convey a sense of desperation and suffocation within a relationship. The singer of the song is being suffocated by his partner, who he addresses as "Soleil" and "Gitana ma." He feels that his partner is not allowing him any breathing space and is giving him a bad life. The repeated phrase "Tu me ests dando mala vida" emphasizes the suffocation and discomfort he feels, with each day taking a toll on his heart.
Despite being treated badly, the singer wonders why he treats his partner so well, even when she talks to him like a "cabrn." He expresses how his heart is suffering, and he is malnourished from the relationship. Through this, the song highlights the toxic nature of relationships, where an individual in love can sometimes overlook the mistreatment and fail to recognize its effects on them.
The use of "Gitana ma" conveys a sense of longing for the free-spiritedness of the gypsy lifestyle, which is often associated with a life of freedom and passion. The lyrics are poetic and poignant in conveying an emotional weight that many can relate to in their own relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Soleil
Introducing the start of the song
Tu me ests dando mala vida
You're giving me a bad life
Yo pronto me voy a escapar
I'll soon escape
Gitana ma por lo menos date cuenta
Gypsy woman, at least realize
Gitana ma por favor tu no me dejas ni respirar
Gypsy woman, please don't even let me breathe
Tu me ests dando mala vida
You're giving me a bad life
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Dime tu porque te trato yo tan bien
Tell me why I treat you so well
Cuando tu me hablas como a un cabrn
When you speak to me like a bastard
Gitana ma mi corazon est sufriendo
Gypsy woman, my heart is suffering
Gitana ma por favor sufriendo malnutricin
Gypsy woman, suffering from malnutrition
Me ests dando m'ests dando mala vida
You're giving me a bad life
Mi corazn
My heart
Soleil
Still introducing the song
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Cada da se la traga mi corazn
Every day my heart is swallowed
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Papas de los Bebes
Mano Negra 00:00
Mala Vida 1:44
Amerika Perdida 4:37
Peligro 7:38
Sidi H'Bibi 10:31
Noche De Acción 13:09
El Sur 15:58
Patchuko Hop 16:57
Mano Negra 19:28
Patchanka 20:28
Indios De Barcelona 23:35
Guayaquil City 26:15
El Jako 29:17
Soledad 32:06
King Kong Five 34:43
Salga La Luna 36:40
salvador muñozmejia
Que siga sin comerciales por favor excelente toda mi infancia en este cassette que a un conservo por mis hermanos ...
Julien Vassilion
@Gorgio armanioso la misma
Gorgio armanioso
si instalas un bloqueador de propaganda ..lo puedes escuchar sin comerciales
Papas de los Bebes
Mano Negra 00:00
Mala Vida 1:44
Amerika Perdida 4:37
Peligro 7:38
Sidi H'Bibi 10:31
Noche De Acción 13:09
El Sur 15:58
Patchuko Hop 16:57
Mano Negra 19:28
Patchanka 20:28
Indios De Barcelona 23:35
Guayaquil City 26:15
El Jako 29:17
Soledad 32:06
King Kong Five 34:43
Salga La Luna 36:40
Ellzabeth Hernandez Gonzalez
Todo este Álbum.es una joya 💎👌👏, chingona música, que recuerdos tan chidos ,amiga Fabiola esas eran tus rolas 🥺🥺
Nacional Siempre Nacional
Cuando Mano Negra te reventaba la cabeza..
Javier Santa Cruz Cadena
Saben de dónde está inspirada la canción de Jako? Y parece increíble, vean la película Los olvidados, ahí van a escuchar el inicio de la canción, y también cuándo dice a la cabeza Jaibo.
Sebastián Toscano
NOSE SI ESTA INSPIRADA...PERO SI TOMA UNA PARTE DE LA PELI, Q DE ECHO ES TREMENDAMENTE BUENA Y CRUDA
Jordi Membiela
Obra maestra.
Jose Ramirez
Buena música