Mad man's dead
Mano Negra Lyrics

Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't Don't, don't, don't, don't upset me Don't, don't, don't, don't, don't Don't, don't, don't, don't upset me
The singer is being bothered or distressed by someone and asks them not to upset them.

Gotta tell it to you mom Gotta tell it to you pa Gotta tell it to the teacher Gotta tell it to the preacher
The singer needs to inform their family, educator, and religious leader about something important.

Say it to the cops Say it to the company Everything is red Buzzin' in my head Everything is red (Don't bother me)
The situation has become intense for the singer and is overwhelming, making them disengage from their surroundings.

I got on a black cat bone This B.C bone weighs 16 ton I got on a big black gun This big black gun, I'm gonna use it son
The artist has a powerful curse and a dangerous weapon they plan on using.

Here comes my 19th Nervous breakdown I'm goin' downtown
The artist is experiencing another mental and emotional breakdown and plans on escaping.

Mad man's dead Mad man's dead Mad man's dead Mad man's dead Mad man's dead Mad man's dead
The singer repeats the phrase 'mad man's dead' multiple times as a way to express that their former self or mental state is no more.

I'm warnin' all the neighbours I'm warnin' Mr landlord I'm warnin' all you suckers I'm hangin' loose and I'm bored Well, I'm bored
The singer takes the opportunity to warn those around them of their state and how they are feeling bored and disinterested.

Mad man's dead Mad man's dead Mad man's dead
The artist repeats the phrase 'mad man's dead' to reinforce their change and to assert that they are a new person.