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.
Baby you
Mano Negra Lyrics
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I just wont stop shack in NOW!
Makes me look in to the left
Lookin to the right
Here comes a little beautie
Stars are twinklin' in here eyes
She said everything's allright
You're lookin for a pretty girl
Handsome guy!!Now who will try
To change a love
That will never die!?!
Never tell your moma
What we've been doing together
Gonna tell your moma
I've been with you like a brother
Tell her she can come see me too
If she ever feelin' blue!!
The lyrics of "Baby You're Mine" by Mano Negra describe the singer's escapades with a beautiful girl. He is carrying a "cooky" in his pocket and is feeling confident as he surveys the scene. He sees the girl and is struck by her sparkling eyes. She reassures him that everything is alright, but then challenges his assumptions about what each of them is looking for in a partner. She suggests that perhaps he is looking for a pretty girl while she is looking for a handsome guy.
Despite this playful banter, the two are deeply in love and committed to each other. The singer suggests that their relationship is unbreakable, asking who would try to change a love that will never die. The final lines of the song suggest that the singer and his love are keeping their relationship secret from their families. The singer promises to keep their rendezvous a secret from the girl's mother and even offers to be a confidant for her if she ever needs someone to talk to.
Overall, the song portrays a lighthearted love story that is still full of passion and depth. The singers playfulness and confidence are infectious, and the lyrics suggest a sense of joy and fulfillment in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Cooky in my pocket
I'm feeling excited and ready for some action
I just wont stop shack in NOW!
I can't resist the urge to dance and move my body
Makes me look in to the left
I'm scanning the crowd or area to see who's around
Lookin to the right
I'm trying to locate that person who caught my attention
Here comes a little beautie
I see an attractive person approaching me
Stars are twinklin' in here eyes
I'm mesmerized by the person's gaze or captivating presence
She said everything's allright
The person reassures me that things are good or okay
You're lookin for a pretty girl
You may be searching for someone who is physically attractive
When I'm loockin for an
But I'm looking for someone who is charming or charismatic
Handsome guy!!Now who will try
Someone who is confident and bold enough to pursue me
To change a love
To try and alter the course of a passionate relationship
That will never die!?!
One that is deep and everlasting
Never tell your moma
Don't reveal our secret to anyone else
What we've been doing together
About the intimate moments we've shared
Gonna tell your moma
I'll let her know that we have a close bond
I've been with you like a brother
But in a more platonic way, like a close friend or confidant
Tell her she can come see me too
Encouraging the person's mother to visit or connect with me
If she ever feelin' blue!!
If she needs someone to turn to or support during difficult times
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Written by: JOSE MANUEL CHAO
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