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.
Magic dice
Mano Negra Lyrics
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The sticky sound (the magic dice)
But la patchanka (Thank you thank you)
Can't be no Rotten Sound! (Magic Dice!)
One day I found me a Magic Dice
Magic Dice that always talkin' twice
Roll Roll Roll the tumblin' dice
Nice Nice Nice the Tumblin' Dice
Never leave me to my own, my own Device
He never Ever Ever Ever told me lies
Nice Nice Nice The Tumblin' Dice
The Mano Negra's song, "Magic dice," has a catchy rhythm and enthusiastic lyrics. The opening line "La patchanka (cause we got it!)" is a reference to the band's unique sound, which is a fusion of different styles, including punk, ska, reggae, and rock. The following lines "The sticky sound (the magic dice)" and "But la patchanka (Thank you thank you)" suggest that the band is proud of their sound and recognize their creativity.
The chorus of the song is about a Magic Dice that the singer has found. The dice seems to have a mind of its own and can give good advice ("Everything you say is a good advice"). The repetition of the word "Nice" in the chorus implies that the dice is always helpful and never tells lies. The last line "Never leave me to my own, my own Device" expresses the singer's gratitude for having the Magic Dice in their life.
Overall, "Magic dice" is a song that celebrates the band's unique sound and the power of positive influence in one's life in the form of a Magic Dice.
Line by Line Meaning
La patchanka (cause we got it!)
We have la patchanka, the party, and we're ready to celebrate!
The sticky sound (the magic dice)
The sound of our music is what brings the magic dice out.
But la patchanka (Thank you thank you)
We are grateful for the party and say thank you.
Can't be no Rotten Sound! (Magic Dice!)
It's impossible to have a bad time with the magic dice and la patchanka.
One day I found me a Magic Dice
I came across the magic dice one day.
Magic Dice that always talkin' twice
The magic dice gives great advice every time it speaks.
Roll Roll Roll the tumblin' dice
We keep rolling the dice to keep the good times going.
Every thing you say is a good advice
The advice given by the magic dice is always helpful.
Nice Nice Nice the Tumblin' Dice
The dice keeps providing good times.
Never leave me to my own, my own Device
We need the magic dice to keep the party going.
He never Ever Ever Ever told me lies
The magic dice has never given bad advice or lied.
Nice Nice Nice The Tumblin' Dice
The dice keeps providing good times.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTOINE CHAO, DANIEL JAMET, JACQUES CLAYEUX, JOSE MANUEL CHAO, OLIVIER DAHAN, PHILIPPE TEBOUL, SANTIAGO CASARIEGO, THOMAS ARROYOS, THOMAS DARNAL
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@soydoblehache3543
La patchanka,
(Cause we got it!),
The sticky sound,
(The magic dice),
But la patchanka,
(Thank you, thank you),
Can't be no Rotten Sound,
(Magic Dice.)
One day I found me a magic dice,
Magic dice that always talkin' twice,
Roll, roll, roll the tumblin' dice,
Every thing you say is a good advice.
Nice, nice, nice the tumblin' dice,
Never leave me to my own, my own device,
He never ever, ever, ever told me lies,
Nice, nice, nice the tumblin' dice.
@PheazibbleKneads69
Best Spanish song ever
@fg46yt13
Weren't they french?
@erichtagli7835
Roll oooooooooon
@juanmartin5308
Mano negra moreno
@hesiodekaseus4208
la pachanka
@jaimeplaza7277
Prefiero la versión en vivo