Manos de Topo is an Indie Pop Spanish band formed by Miguel Ángel Blanca (g… Read Full Bio ↴Manos de Topo is an Indie Pop Spanish band formed by Miguel Ángel Blanca (guitar), Alejandro Marzoa (xylophone) , Pau Juliá (bass) and Rafa de los Arcos (drums). Their songs, characterized by their lead singer's unique voice, speak mainly about love, in a whimsical, ironic and melancholic manner.

Los japoneses no son tan chinos
Manos De Topo Lyrics

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Recuerdo tu champú,
puntas abiertas, cabello graso,
y ahora ya no me haces ni caso.

Triste carnaval,
este año no uso careta,
en la puerta tienes las maletas.

Y la gente inteligente
espera pacientemente
en la clínica mental.

Y me siento como un demente
cuando pienso en aquel tente
que no pude terminar.

Lo tuyo es engañar,
los japoneses no son tan chinos,
en Falcon Crest no sólo bebían vinos.

Eterna juventud,
debo olvidar el montar en bici,
prefiero olvidarte que no es tan difícil.

Y la gente inteligente
espera pacientemente
en la clínica mental.

Y cuando murió Chanquete

toda esa gente inteligente
no lo pudo soportar.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Manos De Topo's song "Los japoneses no son tan chinos" speaks of a past relationship that has gone sour. The opening lines mention the singer's memory of their partner's shampoo, greasy hair, and split ends. However, the partner has since moved on, and the singer feels ignored. The chorus suggests that the partner is deceitful and compares this to the misconception that all Asians are the same. The singer talks about how they tried to pursue something, but failed – perhaps in reference to their relationship. They also mention a sad carnival without a mask and packing bags at the door.

The following verse mentions the desire for eternal youth, wishing to forget cycling – perhaps a bittersweet memory of a time spent with their partner. The last line appears to be a reference to the television series "Verano Azul" ("Blue Summer" in English), where one of the characters, Chanquete, passed away, causing grief to many. The singer suggests that these intelligent people were not able to handle the loss.

Overall, the lyrics of the song are quite cryptic, and the meaning may vary from person to person. However, it appears to talk about the complexity of relationships and how people try to move on from it.

Line by Line Meaning

Recuerdo tu champú,
I remember your shampoo,

puntas abiertas, cabello graso,
split ends, greasy hair,

y ahora ya no me haces ni caso.
and now you don't even pay attention to me.

Triste carnaval,
Sad carnival,

este año no uso careta,
this year I won't wear a mask,

en la puerta tienes las maletas.
you have your suitcases at the door.

Y la gente inteligente
And intelligent people

espera pacientemente
wait patiently

en la clínica mental.
at the mental hospital.

Y me siento como un demente
And I feel like a madman

cuando pienso en aquel tente
when I think about that game