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.
King Kong five
Mano Negra Lyrics
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The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head like a bum dumb
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Twists and jerks (they) do the boogie
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burnin up with with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like,
King Kong Five
Beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
(What) What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
I'm playing like shaking under the coconut tree
The beat (Beat, beat), beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head, head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burning up with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Now we're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie (Bum dum)
What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
The song "King Kong Five" by Mano Negra is an upbeat, high-energy track that mixes together elements of rock, punk, ska, and world music to create a unique sound that is both catchy and danceable. The lyrics of the song are somewhat disjointed, but they seem to be about letting loose and having a good time despite the troubles of the world.
The repeated refrain of "Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song / Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum" is particularly noteworthy, as it emphasizes the power of music to transport us beyond our everyday concerns and into a state of pure joy and euphoria. The verses feature a mix of English and Spanish lyrics that touch on topics like dancing ("Twists and jerks they do the boogie like / King Kong Five"), rebellion ("I sing my song and I'm a rocker"), and even sexual desire ("Burning up with the puta's fever").
The overall feeling of the song is one of exuberance and freedom, and it's easy to imagine a packed dance floor of people letting loose and having the time of their lives. While the lyrics may not make much literal sense, the song is clearly meant to be enjoyed on a visceral level, with its insistent beat and shouted vocals urging listeners to let go of their cares and join in the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen to the beat
Focus your attention on the rhythm of the song
The beat of the song song
The specific musical arrangement of this song
Buzzing in my head head like a bum dumb
Rhythm is constantly playing in my mind
Twists and jerks (they) do the boogie
People clumsily dance to the music
Like one big flop
Their collective movements are awkward
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
They are not part of or knowledgeable about a group that appreciates soulful music and alcohol
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
I perform music in the rock genre
Burnin up with with the puta's fever
I am really excited and passionate about what I'm doing
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like, King Kong Five
People dance awkwardly, like giant apes, to the song King Kong Five
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
We are confidently and energetically performing this song
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We are dancing freely and joyfully to the rhythm of Gabonese music
What's the matter with me?
Why do I feel so strongly about this music?
I'm playing like shaking under the coconut tree
I am performing with great energy and passion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, BMG VM MUSIC FRANCE, Peermusic Publishing, UN DOUBLE NEUF CINQ
Written by: ANTOINE CHAO, DANIEL JAMET, JOSE MANUEL CHAO, OLIVIER DAHAN, PHILIPPE TEBOUL, PIERRE GAUTHE, SANTIAGO CASARIEGO, THOMAS DARNAL
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@monki.latinlover
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head like a bum dumb
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Twists and jerks (they) do the boogie
Like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burnin up with with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like,
King Kong Five
Beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
(What) What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
I'm playing like shaking under the coconut tree
The beat (Beat, beat), beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head, head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burning up with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Now we're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie (Bum dum)
What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
@monki.latinlover
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head like a bum dumb
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Twists and jerks (they) do the boogie
Like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burnin up with with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like,
King Kong Five
Beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
(What) What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
I'm playing like shaking under the coconut tree
The beat (Beat, beat), beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head, head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burning up with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Now we're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie (Bum dum)
What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
@danielmorgunovsky
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head like a bum dumb
Now listen to the beat
The beat of the song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Twists and jerks (they) do the boogie
Like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burnin up with with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head like a bum dumb
Listen to the beat beat beat
The beat of the song song
Buzzing in my head head head
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like,
King Kong Five
Beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
(What) What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
I'm playing like shaking under the coconut tree
The beat (Beat, beat), beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head, head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burning up with the puta's fever
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (Beat, beat), a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Now we're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie (Bum dum)
What's the matter with me?
What's the matter with me?
@randomosearch975
Now, listen to the beat, beat of the song, song
Go buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, beat of the song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks, they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
I'm burning up with the puta's fever
The beat, beat, beat of a song, song
Go buzzing in my head, head, head like a bum dum
(Oh) Listen to the beat (beat, beat) beat of the song, song
Go buzzing in my head... (Sat there)
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like...
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like...
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like
King- Kong- Five!
Beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head now, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, a beat of a song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
Doing the King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
What's the matter with me? What's the matter with me?
I'm playing like a-shaking under the coconut tree
Listen to the beat, beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (beat, beat) beat of a song, song
Keep buzzing in my head (head, head) head like a bum dum
Twits and jerks they do the boogie like one big flop
They don't know about the soul wine habit club
I sing my song and I'm a rocker
Burning up with the puta's fever
To the beat, beat of the song, song
Buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat, beat of the song, song
Keep buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
, oh beat of the song, song
You're buzzing in my head, my head like a bum dum
Listen to the beat (beat, beat) beat of the song, song
You're buzzing in my head, head like a bum dum
Standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie
We're standing alive, we're the King Kong Five
King Kong jive on the Gabony boogie (Bum dum, what beat)
What's the matter with me? What's the matter with me?
I'm a-playing like a-shaking under the coconut tree
Listen to the beat
@olivierhauree5496
Que de bons vieux souvenirs, c'était mes années lycées, le mot pénurie était inexistant mais l'inconscience était bien présente, ça fait du bien de réécouter. Merci la Mano Negra.
@victordelvigne726
La mano le meilleur concert que j'ai été voir ! Génial ! On était un milliers on aurait dit qu'on était 10000 ! À l'époque où on pouvait aller voir un concert sans se tapper sur la gueule ! Merci à vous la mano respect éternel 🥳💪❤
@dsaffray
La bonne epoque
@bug.id9340
Mon enfance !Et je viens tout juste de découvrir qui chantait derrière...y a pas de hasard !!!
Manu Chao Merci les gars
@nicolasarmando778
Manu é um gênio
@danigarcia3531
Nunca, pero nunca en la puta vida, otra banda igual a Mano Negra. Genios!!!
@maurozunini112
SUMO
Rompió esquemas!!!...
Igual mano negra son unos grosos
@machiwi_tetragrammaton4580
Mauro Zunini nah ni de cerca, ademas esos nunca salieron de Argentina
@lilithmygood5474
muuy sierto
@elrastrillo1
@ghostfacekillerburger en Chile suena bastante Luca 🙂