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.
Indios De Barcellona
Mano Negra Lyrics
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You'll lose your life or find a home here
'Cause some do it right some do it wrong
Some are talkin' wise some they're running their tongues
Lot of soul in my block
From ST Pau to the dock
Are you ready to be hurt & shocked?
Barrio chino never fails to rock
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Barcelona
The Cherokees they are movin' on
Up to calle ST Pau, mescaleros powhow
There's gonna be war in the streets
Gringo better
take a trip trip trip
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Barcelona
Barcelona, Arizona
Barcelona, Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
Manu Chao, former frontman of the punk rock band Mano Negra, wrote the lyrics to "Indios De Barcelona" in 1987. The song is about the multiculturalism and diversity of the community in Barrio Chino (Chinatown) in Barcelona, Spain. The song has an upbeat tempo and is layered with sounds of various instruments like trumpets, guitar riffs, bass rhythm, and drums. The lyrics of the song signify the vibrant community of warriors from all corners of the world.
The first verse talks about how Barrio Chino welcomes everyone - regardless of their origin. The second verse mentions different ethnic groups that have made their way to the area, such as the Cherokees and mescaleros powhow. The chorus of the song talks about how the indios (Indians) of Barcelona are more Indian than those in Arizona. This is a reference to the indigenous people who are displaced in both places. The song concludes with a repetition of the same lyrics over and over, ending on a high note that shows the vibrancy of the culture in Barrio Chino.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome anywhere you come from
We welcome everyone regardless of where they come from
You'll lose your life or find a home here
You may struggle or find a place to belong here
'Cause some do it right some do it wrong
People have different ways of doing things
Some are talkin' wise some they're running their tongues
Some people talk smart while others just talk too much
Lot of soul in my block
There's a lot of passion and energy in our neighborhood
From ST Pau to the dock
Our community stretches from ST Pau to the dock
Are you ready to be hurt & shocked?
Are you ready for the realities of our community?
Barrio chino never fails to rock
Our neighborhood always has a lively and exciting atmosphere
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
The Cherokees they are movin' on
The Cherokees are leaving
Up to calle ST Pau, mescaleros powhow
Heading towards calle ST Pau, the Mescaleros celebrate
There's gonna be war in the streets
There may be conflict in the streets
Gringo better take a trip trip trip
Gringos might want to leave the area to avoid trouble
Barcelona, Arizona
Barcelona, Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Los indios de Barcelona
The indigenous people of Barcelona
Son mas indios que los de Arizona
Are more Indian than those in Arizona
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: JOSE MANUEL CHAO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Welcome anywhere you come from !
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I AM , , sorry my inglés, un poco alto
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